Archives International Auctions Sale 47 March 13, 2018

Archives International Auctions - Sale 47 50 March 13,2018 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Italy 372 372 Banca Della Piccola Industria e Commercio (Turin), 19th Century Local Promissory Note Italy, 1 Lira, local issue note, unlisted in the Standard Catalog. Emergency note issued by the Bank of Small Industry and Commerce. Used during the period of forced circulation of paper currency (corso forzoso), in particular from 1866 to 1874. War with Austria loomed large in the early months of 1866, eventually breaking out in June, creating the need for funds to be raised. In the meantime, major public works such as roads and railways were also needed. In these conditions, the inconvertible paper currency regime was announced with many regions in the nation still unfamiliar with paper and showing preference for coinage, which became the object of speculation and hoarding. The shortage of small denomination coinage prompted local bankers, entrepreneurs, cooperatives and the like to issue their own locally accepted currency, such as this note. Uniface , XF+ condition with small tear repair at bottom. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $60-110 373 373 S. Monte Della Pieta’ di Roma, 1785-1795, Issued Note Italy, 1500 Scudi, 1788, P-S376, XF-AU. Also included modern reprints of 1000 Scudi, P-S375; and Banco di S. Spirito di Roma, 3000 Scudi, P-S519.������������������������������������������������������ Est. $90-160 Italy - Private Banks 374 374 Banco Di Napoli, 1909, 50 Lire Issued Banknote. Italy, 1909, 50 Lire, P-S856, Issued banknote, Black on beige underprint, Fine with multiple small pin holes and small chip top center fold, scarce note, appears Fine with nice edges and only light graffiti. �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $120-200 Japan 375 375 Bank of Japan, 1931 Issued Banknote. Japan, 20 Yen, P-41a, Issued, Portrait #4 at right, appears VF but there are stains on the left and right margins, possibly from tape stains from being part of a short snorter, Rare note.������������������������������������������ Est. $45-80 376 376 KurayoshiYuzu Kaisha, 1891 50 Sen, IBNS-80a, IssuedScrip Note. Japan, 50 Sen, P-Unlisted, Black on light green underprint, embossed tax stamp (5 rin), 2 red seals, blank back. VF. Rare note and first time seen by us.��������������������������������� Est. $80-130 377 377 Uwajima Bank, 1897 Banknote Pair. Japan, Lot of 2 notes, Includes 30 Sen (IBNS-78) P-Unlisted and 40 Sen (IBNS-78A), P-Unlisted. Both with 5 Rin adhesive revenue stamps on back. Both are Choice Fine to VF. Rare notes and first time seen by describer. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $130-200 378 378 Great Imperial Japanese Government, 1942 Paper Money Issue. Japan, Lot of 25 notes, All are 540 Sen, (Block 198), P-59 issued notes, all in Unc to Cu condition. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $45-90 JAPAN - ALLIED MILITARY JAPAN - ALLIED MILITARY 379 379 Allied Military Currency, WW II, ND (1945) High Grade Banknote Issue. Japan - Allied Military Currency. $20, P-73, Issued note, “B” in Underprint, Serial number A05623799A, PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ, Attractive note and high grade for issue. The PMG census shows 16 notes graded with 2 Graded Superb Gem Unc. 67, none higher. It will be difficult if not impossible to find a more exceptional Note.������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $200-300