United Kingdom 1 Pound 1838-May-01

Leith Banking Company

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United Kingdom 1 Pound, 1838 obverse
United Kingdom 1 Pound, 1838 reverse

Information:

Rarity C - Scarce
Date Variety Iss. VG F VF XF AU UNC
1838-May-01 + - - - - - -
Country United Kingdom
Period Scotland • Pound sterling (1707-1970)
Issuing bank Leith Banking Company
Currency Pound
Denomination 1 Pound
Type Circulation banknotes
Year 1838
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes

Obverse:

United Kingdom 1 Pound, 1838
Latin

Obverse text

Leith Banking Company ONE POUND The Leith Banking Company Promise to pay Henry Johnston or Bearer TWENTY SHILLINGS Sterling on demand at their Office in Leith By order of the Directors

Obverse symbol

Black ink. Townscape in centre. Royal arms at bottom.

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse symbol

Red and black ink. St. George slaying the dragon in centre.

Varieties

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
1838-May-01 1838-May-01 + - - - - - -