10th Nov, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST

Coins and Banknotes

 
  Lot 238
 

238

Victorian Postal Order Type Three, first issued 1892, note sum block now black and this one dated ’97 for 1897 in Caterham Number A51 254064. Postal orders were first originally issued by Post Offices in the reign of Queen Victoria. The Victorian Postal Order type one, first day of issue was 1st January 1881. At this time, each Postal Order was handmade, the name of the issuing office printed in the top corner.

Sold for £130
Estimated at £80 - £120


 

VF Scarce

 


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Auction: Coins and Banknotes, 10th Nov, 2021

Sale Information

The Coins, Tokens and Banknotes Sale cover coins from Ancient Greek and Roman examples through to modern day currency, banknotes, tokens, medallions and numismatic books. 

Buyer's premium:

20% + VAT (24% in total) 

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