Jeff Smith, President and CEO Treasuredstocks.com

Jeff Smith, President and CEO Treasuredstocks.com
Jeff Smith

Saturday, January 14, 2017

A Bohemian treasure!!

What is the link between a 1700 painted selfie and the Nazi occupation of Eastern Europe? Read on ...


Petr Jan Brandl was born October 24, 1668 in Prague, Kingdom of Bohemia. He died September 24, 1735 (at the age of 66). His nationality was Czech. 

Petr Jan Brandl was a noted painter and artist of incredible talent and style. He was part of the Baroque movement. His father was a goldsmith. 

In tribute, an entire hall at the National Gallery in Prague (what is now Czechoslovakia) is devoted to his works. Brandl is known for his 1725 painting titled “Bust of an Apostle.” 

This self-portrait was painted in 1700. This selfie Painting was engraved into the Bohemia and Moravia 500 Korun banknote (1942) during Nazi occupation. 

Here is a copy of this amazing SPECIMEN note.


Proudly, Treasuredstocks.com has excellent examples of WORLD Currency notes from past and current nations. Call us at 870-670-4255 or email jeff@treasuredstocks.com  for help and support, as you venture into World Paper Currency  set collection. 

For more information about this and other collect able coins and currency, please visit our web site at http://www.treasuredstocks.com/or email  jeff@treasuredstocks.com
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