Nice 1899 Russia 50 Rubles Banknote Pick Number 8d (1912-17) Czar Nicholas I VF+
Description: A beautiful very fine or better Banknote or State Credit Note from Russia. This is the 1912 fifty Rubles. This is a large banknote having black design on off-white background with the image of czar Nicholas I to the left of the front. The back is green on multicolored background with the denomination in bottom center and to the left. It also has the imperial Russian double headed eagle in the left top corner. It also has a legend and the number 50 inn lighter brown written all along the edges of the note on the back. The banknote displays the date (1899) and the denomination on the front and only the denomination on the back. It has two signatures with Shipov signature being one of them dating the note from between 1912-1917. This particular note has the serial number AC 598754 displayed twice in black on the front. The note has no watermark that we could find. Please carefully review the scans presented as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: 1912.
Printer: Russian Treasury.
Size: The banknote measures ~7 7/16" by ~4 5/8".
Pick Number: P 8d.
Condition: I would grade this banknote as a good very fine or better with all the details being well preserved. The note has several vertical folds as well as a horizontal fold. it is generally clean with light soiling but no stains. It has no graffiti, no pinholes, no tears, and no splits. The note shows signs of minimum roughness along the edges. The corners are intact but show rounding, creasing and some bumping. Be that as it may, this is a nice example of a rather scarce banknote that seldom comes by and would make a great addition to your collection. Please see photos for additional condition information.