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Auction: 22177 - World Banknotes - e-Auction
Lot: 251

South Sea Company, £100 Exchequer bill with interest at 1 penny a day, 7 June 1720, serial number 1515, black and white, text reading ' ...and for lending the same to the SOUTH SEA COMPANY & C. This bill entitles the bearer to one hundred pounds with interest at one penny a day', manuscript signature of Halifax low left, scroll work at left and right, embossed portcullis seal in low right field, reverse multiple endorsements
ink cross cancelled, pinholes, minor damage at right margin, about fine, very rare

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Sold for
£480

Starting price
£210