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United States of the Ionian Islands 2 Drachme 1885-Dec-21

2 Drachmai Ionian Bank Limited

Signatures: Panourias & Koskinas

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United States of the Ionian Islands 2 Drachme, 1885 obverse
United States of the Ionian Islands 2 Drachme, 1885 reverse
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Information:

Rarity B - Uncommon
Date Variety Iss. VG F VF XF AU UNC
1885-Dec-21 Signatures: Panourias & Koskinas + - - - - - -
Country United States of the Ionian Islands
Period First modern drachma (1832-1944)
Currency Drachme
Denomination 2 Drachme
Type Local banknotes
Year 1885
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 80x50 mm

Obverse:

United States of the Ionian Islands 2 Drachme, 1885

Obverse text

ΙΟΝΙΚΗ ΤΡΑΠΕΖΑ LIMITED 2 ΔΥΟ ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ ΔΥΟ Νόμος ΑΤΜΒ! άϖό 21 Δεκεμβρίου 1885. Ὁ Ἐλεγκτής τοῦ Συνεδρίου Ὁ Ταμίας τῆς Τραπέζης 2 Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. Ld London 2

Obverse symbol

Black on light blue and brown underprint. Bank name within ornate frame at top, face value and signatures at left, portrait of Hermes at right.

Reverse:

Image 1

Reverse text

2 ΙΣΧΥΣ ΜΟΥ Η ΑΓΑΠΗ ΤΟΥ ΛΑΟΥ 2 BRADBURY, WILKINSON & COMPANY LTD. LONDON.

Reverse symbol

Brown printing. Coat of arms of the Kingdom of Greece at centre, large numeral 2 within guilloches at left and right. Printer's name at bottom.

Varieties

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
1885-Dec-21 Signatures: Faros & Koskinas + - - - - - -
1885-Dec-21 Signatures: Panourias & Koskinas - - - - - -
1885-Dec-21 Signatures: Panourias & Mexis - - - - - -