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100 rubles 1878, Pick-A47. Very Good. This is

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / World Coins - World Start Price:1.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
100 rubles 1878, Pick-A47. Very Good. This is
100 rubles 1878, Pick-A47. Very Good. This is the first of seven different 100 rubles State Credit Notes to fall under the gavel tonight. This is the so-called Rainbow or Technicolor note, due to the striking array of colors found on the back that is also adorned by a exquisite portrait of Catherine the Great. Though there are a few minute internal tears, some edge fraying, and the center fold has been strengthened with archival tape, the lovely colors still stand out on this uncancelled example that is listed only as "Rare" in the Krause reference. Also, infrequent offerings of this type are usually from the later years, so the appearance of a Rainbow from the reign of Czar Alexander II always causes a stir in Russian paper money circles, so don't be surprised if the estimate is surpassed. Important notice: Heritage usually auctions material at the rate of 200-250 lots per hour. On some occasions eBay Live bid software or the Internet may not be able to keep up with the pace of the auction. We recommend placing a realistic absentee bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Occasionally the auctioneer may eliminate or reject an eBay Live bid, and the auctioneer may also reopen a lot after the close of the eBay live bidding (usually because we missed an audience bid), and may reject your bid even if it shows you as the winning bidder. By bidding via eBay Live, you agree that Heritage may award the lot to another bidder at its sole discretion under the circumstances described above or any other reasonable circumstances. Also please note that all Heritage lots purchased through eBay Live carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions before you bid.