South Africa: Boer War Mafeking Siege 2 Shillings Prefix B. P S652b PMG 55
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:9907272 |
From South Africa during the Boer War, a Mafeking Siege 2 Shillings Note. Less scarce Prefix B. P# S652b. Dated February, 1900. Serial number B9994. PMG 55. Holder number 8063829-002. Images shown were scanned before the notes were sent for grading. This note is No. 235 in South African Banknotes and Paper Money by Brian Hern. He record that 3, 700 notes were issued. Many of these notes were retained as souvenirs and not redee...med. Of the total issue of £5, 228 Mafeking Siege Notes only 12% was exchanged for British coin after the end of hostilities. The text in the images is the relevant extract from Paper Currency of the Anglo-Boer War by John Ineson. The staple holes on this note should not have detracted from the PMG grade. Note: I am listing a complete set of graded Mafeking siege Notes: 1s, 2s, 3s 10s and £1._________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This item can be sent from the United States by either First Class Mail or First Class Mail International.Packages with a value of $200 or more must be sent by Priority Mail or Priority Mail International The cost of insurance is included with the shipping charges. Where possible, multiple purchases may be combined. Bidders are welcome to ask questions. Overseas buyers are responsible for any customs duty, tariffs, VAT or import fees. Message me if you have special requirements.
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