Haiti. Domingue, Michel (Uncertain-1877). Portrait vignette. Steel. 2.5 x 3 inches. Imprint of American Bank Note Company, New York.
A nicely engraved portrait of Michel Domingue, who was elected President of Haiti in 1874, but overthrown shortly thereafter in 1876. His portrait, as offered here is featured on Haitian currency issues of the National Bank of Haiti, of September 1875. While each note has a slightly different border around this portrait, the one seen here was used on the 1 Piastre note (Pick-70). His name is engraved in the steel below the vignette. The lot includes the original paper wrapper, as well as the original ABNCo. Proof Room index card giving the engraver as F. Girsch, and the approval date for the engraving as September 1, 1875. A Proof impression on card is also included.
Engraved Identification Number: V 46658 (457 crossed out).
This interesting and worthwhile item, it is one of kind, item that may never be available again.
