Lot 06735

5000 Drachmas (ND 1942) in dark blue on light blue unpt with Augustus Ceasar at center left. S/N: “0001 096178”. Blue cachet “ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΣ ΡΑΠΟΤΙΚΑΣ ΑΡΧΗΓΟΣ” at left and signature by Rapotikas. This note was used in purpose to create a separate state, the Principality of Pindos by Rapotikas. WMK: Cell shape pattern. Printed in Italy, cachet and signature in Greece. Inside holder by PMG “Choice Uncirculated 64”. Top pop in PMG. (Hellas I.17c) & (Pick M18b). Extremely rare!