Keleum Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 I'm looking at this 1947 romania note on eBay (seller's pic included). I was thinking how cool it would be to have a specimen note of such a large denomination. I had to question why the english word "Specimen" is on a Romanian bill. I have a hard time believing these were really that popular in english speaking countries at the time. Is this legit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirdgreenham Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 It looks real to me, and the all-zero's serial # is a good sign of a specimen note. According to the Krause catalogue, this note is Pick # 60 s and it lists for $55. Hope this helps. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott B Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 It could have been a sample note produced to show the government how their money would look by someone like the American Banknote Company. If anyone is interested, the 3rd auction of American Banknote Company archives are being sold by HR Harmer Auction Company in early June. You can find the online catalog on the HR Harmer website. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 here are some that i am sending in for grading this month. hope you dont mind me showing them here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirdgreenham Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 I certainly don't mind. I would put your notes back in their holders before placing them on that little stand of yours. Doing this often is just asking for little marks/abrasions on the bottom of your note. Just my Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 thanks. i took one pic of each and they are in there homes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keleum Posted May 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 I hadn't thought of the american banknote company, that's probably right. Thanks, as usual... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 the main 2 i keep an eye out for are american bank note company ( international bank note company i think now) and de la rue giori (thomas de la rue & company) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
