Lot 06801

500 Drachmas (ND 1942) in lilac on light blue unpt. Augustus Ceasar at center-left on face. S/N: “0003 232572”. Blue cachet “ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΣ ΡΑΠΟΤΙΚΑΣ ΑΡΧΗΓΟΣ” at left on face. This note was used in purpose to create a separate state, the Principality of Pindos by Rapotikas. WMK: Cell shape pattern. Printed in Italy. The banknote was printed in Italy, the cachet was applied in Greece. Inside holder by PCGS “Choice About New 55 / Repaired Edge Tear at Top Right of Center”. (Hellas I.15b) & (Pick M16b). Extremely Rare!