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1867 (17 March) The Irish Republic 'Fenian' Bond for Twenty Dollars.
Starting Bid: €380
Estimate:
€500 - €700
Ended
Timed Auction
The History Sale
Size
4.50 by 8in. (11.4 by 20.3cm)
Description
Description: Scarce issued note, with vignettes of Barry and Montgomery. With signatures of Sullivan and Scanlan in the plate.'The Irish Republic is indebted unto John McNamara in the sum of Twenty Dollars redeemable six months after the acknowledgement of the Independence of the Irish Nation with interest from the date hereof inclusive at Six percent per annum payable on presentation of this bond at the Treasury of the Irish Republic.' Numbered 2521 3521.
Note: Printed by Continental Bank Note Printing Company of New York. These bonds were issued in America to fund the Fenian Rising of 1867. They were redeemed almost eighty years later by the Irish Government. Any outstanding bonds were thereafter valued as collectibles.
Note: Printed by Continental Bank Note Printing Company of New York. These bonds were issued in America to fund the Fenian Rising of 1867. They were redeemed almost eighty years later by the Irish Government. Any outstanding bonds were thereafter valued as collectibles.
Condition
Vertical fold at centre, one inch split, otherwise very good.
