Previous Lot Next Lot

Auction: 20015 - British Banknotes - conducted behind closed doors
Lot: 2500

Royal Bank of Scotland, £12 Scots / 20 shillings, 9 February 1750, manuscript serial number 139/337, black and white, portrait of George II in oval frame top left, ornate scollwork at left, manuscript signature at centre, manuscript signatures of Charles More and James Simpson low right
(PMS RB8), PMS states that this type likely to be the earliest 'Royal note' available to collectors and that only about five examples are believed extant. In excellent condition for such a rare and early banknote, vertical split at centre, an exceptional rarity

Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Sold for
£3,800

Starting price
£1000

Sale 20015 Notices
Note with a vertical split at centre.