1939 Lebanon One Lira or Une Livre Banknote Roman Columns Baalbek Pick #26b VF
Description: A nice very fine banknote from Lebanon. This is the 1 September 1939 One Lira or Une Livre provisional issue. The front of the note is green on lilac underprint and shows the image of the roman ruins in Baalbek in the Beqaa Valley in eastern Lebanon. The note is issued by Banque De Syrie Et Du Liban and at the time it was equivalent to 20 French Francs. The front also shows the denomination, the date, and two signatures. The back is red on olive green with a central cityscape surrounded by columns and horses. Both the front and back have a double slash overprint across the entire note in lilac color. This particular note has the serial number 057,388 and is series J/DE. The note has no watermark that we could find. This is Pick 26b and is listed in the banknote book as B210b. Please carefully review the scans presented as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: 1 September 1939.
Printer: Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. Ltd. London
Size: The banknotes measure ~6 1/2" by ~3 1/2".
Pick Number: P26b and is listed in the Banknote Book as B210b
Condition: I would grade the banknote as very fine. The note is soiled, has folds and creases throughout, roughness along the edges, but no objectionable stains. The corners are intact but show rounding and bumps as well as creases. The banknote has no tears and no splits. It is free of pinholes and has no graffiti. A scarce note in any grade worthy of a spot in your collection. Please see the photos for additional condition information.
