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25 Drachmai Privileged Bank of Epirus and Thessaly
| Issuer | Privileged Bank of Epirus and Thessaly |
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| Year | 1887 |
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| Size | 190 × 105 mm |
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| Obverse description | At left, the Greek royal arms within an ornate cartouche are flanked by two cherubs supporting a shield bearing the numeral 25, with the bank monogram below; at right, a vignette of Athena in classical drapery reclines in repose. The central panel carries the Greek legend ΠΡΟΝΟΜΙΟΥΧΟΣ ΤΡΑΠΕΖΑ ΗΠΕΙΡΟΘΕΣΣΑΛΙΑΣ above the denomination ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ ΕΙΚΟΣΙΠΕΝΤΕ in a framed panel, with the date En Volo tin 1 Martiou 1887 beneath, followed by three manuscript signature lines for the Governor, Royal Commissioner, and Cashier. |
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| Reverse description | A central allegorical vignette presents a standing female figure in classical robes with arms outstretched, flanked by two seated youths at her feet, set against a guilloche underprint with the numeral 25 repeated across the field. Two circular medallions at left and right bear the legend BANQUE PRIVILEGIEE D'EPIRO-THESSALIE with the denomination 25 FRANCS, and a decorative foliate border frames the entire composition. A panel at the base carries the inscription VINGT CINQ FRANCS. |
| Reverse lettering | BANQUE PRIVILEGIEE D'EPIRO-THESSALIE 25 FRANCS VINGT CINQ FRANCS |
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