A banknote we have not seen in such a condition in any collection! Neither private nor museum.
No deflections in the field. Only slight sagging within the margins and two light traces of dry under-sticking in the upper margin, on the reverse side.
All-natural, sensational in presentation. Impressively preserved dry seal. Tall, deeply embossed and with a shiny background.
Fine white (light cream) paper, with fine texture visible under magnification on the obverse.
Embossing visible not only from the stamp (including impressively from the reverse side), but also from the die imprinting all elements of the print. Revelation!
The prettiest art known to us!
An issue unprecedented in such states. This is due to both the banknote's own characteristics (printing on bright, uncolored paper) and the length of time it remained in circulation. Introduced in December 1835, it circulated until the end of 1851, and could be exchanged at the coffers of the Bank of Poland for six more years.
A top-notch numismat from the Polish paper money section. From its classic, early period. From the most difficult, representing the highest collector's challenge of the 19th century issues of the Bank of Poland.
