Lot 06677

500 Drachmas (18.12.1944) in brown on light brown unpt. Βlack ovpt on back of 1000 Drachmas (Hellas# I.16a). New S/N: “04487”. After liberation, the boat carrying fresh notes to Corfu sank, and it was authorised to overprint banknotes from the Italian occupation, until new notes arrive. Printed in Italy and overprinted in Corfu. Inside holder by PMG “Choice Very Fine 35 / Previously Mounted”. (Hellas 274) & (Pick 155).