Greece 1.000 Drachme 1923-Jan-05

72p: Colour trial proof

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Greece 1,000 Drachme, 1923 P-72 obverse
Greece 1,000 Drachme, 1923 P-72 reverse

Information:

Rarity B - Uncommon
Date Variety Iss. VG F VF XF AU UNC
1923-Jan-05 72p: Colour trial proof + - - - - - -
Reference P#72
Country Greece
Period First modern drachma (1832-1944)
Ruler George II (1922-1924, 1935-1947)
Issuing bank National Bank of Greece
Currency Drachme
Denomination 1.000 Drachme
Type Circulation banknotes
Year 1923
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 190x90 mm

Obverse:

Greece 1,000 Drachme, 1923 P-72

Obverse symbol

Georgios Stavros (founder of the National Bank of Greece) at centre, denomination and columns at sides.

Reverse:

Image 1

Reverse symbol

View of the Parthenon atop the Acropolis in Athens at centre, denomination at sides.

Varieties

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
1923-Jan-05 72a: Issued note (uncut, extremely rare) 500k - - - - - -
1923-Jan-05 72p: Colour trial proof + - - - - - -
1923-Jan-05 72s: Specimen + - - - - - -