Dominican Republic. Currency vignette. Steel. 4 x 4.75 inches. Imprint of American Bank Note Company.
Engraving of the supposed "Tomb of Christopher Columbus" in Santo Domingo. The vignette was used on the face of the 50 Peso Gold notes of 1947-1950 (Pick-64). Light pewter gray with mild olive toning. Bright and attractive. Imprint of the Banco Central de la Republica Dominicana below. What is believed to be the actual tomb of Christopher Columbus is located in Seville, Spain.
Engraved Identification Number: SPECIAL V-88473.
Partial mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back. An additional mark reads F12394.
This interesting and worthwhile item, it is one of kind, item that may never be available again.
Metal:
Steel
Measurement:
5 x 4 inches
Type:
Currency vignette
Item from:
American Bank Note Co.
