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Auction: 373 - World Banknotes at NYINC
Lot: 97

(x) Lottery ticket coupon, £5, 29 September 1710, serial number 1087, black and white, text reads 'To be paid at the Exchequer five pounds, Mr NEALE', manuscript signature of the Deputy Commissioner low right and a portrait of Thomas Neale at centre wearing an 'extravagant' wig, reverse manuscript endorsements
Thomas Neale started a lottery in 1694 to increase funds for the Exchequer. These coupons are extremely rare

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Sold for
$950

Starting price
$520