Russia - Imperial
275 Imperial Russia, 1843-65 State Credit Note Pair.
Russia, Lot of
2 notes, Includes 1861, 1 Ruble, P-A33a, Issued banknote, black on
brown and tan underprint, Imperial Arms top middle, S/N 6452111,
Appears fine but there is a 1.5 inch split in the top middle vertical
fold, still very attractive other than a few minor edge faults; 1864, 1
Ruble, P-A33b, Issued banknote, S/N 13468559, appears in VG con-
dition but a 1inch by 3/4 inch triangular piece is missing from the
right margin, still a scarce note. ................................
Est $400-800
276 State Credit Notes, 1866-80 Issue Banknote Pair.
Russia, Lot of
2 notes, Includes 1876, 1 Ruble, P-A41, issued banknote, Black on
light brown, S/N 833383, PMG graded Choice Fine 15 and 1886, 1
Ruble, P-A41, S/N 808001, PMG graded Very Good 10 Net with note
of small splits and margin damage, Crowned double headed eagle
above Arms of Czar Alexander II on left. Attractive Imperial Russia
banknote pair.............................................................
Est $500-1000
277 State Credit Notes, 1882-86 Issue Contemporary Counterfeit
Proof.
1894 (Imprinted in watermark). 100 Rubles, P-A53 Unlisted
Contemporary Uniface Specimen or Proof Counterfeit Banknote.
Face is black and brown on light yellow-tan underprint printed on
watermarked paper, back is blank. Large margins approximately 1
to 1.5 inches surround note. Crowned Imperial arms on left with
denomination on right with ornate borders and text. Note appears
Uncirculated except for minor folds or nicks on the outer excess bor-
der that could be removed to leave Uncirculated note. Watermark
seems a little primitive versus the relatively accurate engraving of
the face. Rare note in any condition or form and a valuable reference
item for specialized Russian collectors. No printer listed.
Est $600-1200
277
275
276
278 State Credit Note, 1899 Issue Banknote
Russia, uniface speci-
men note, perforated OBRAZETS (“SPECIMEN” in Russian) 25
Rubles, 1899, P-7s, PMG 53 AU (1 graded, none higher).
Est $800-1600
Russia - R.F.S.F.R.
279 State Bank Note, 1922 Issue Specimen.
Russia, 1922, 1
Chervonetz, P-139as, Uniface front Specimen Banknote, unlisted
variety without specimen overprints, only with pin-punch
“Obrazetz”, Signature Variety 1. Black with m/c on left, Ladder S/N
OL 002468 - 013579, 6 signatures, PMG graded About Uncirculated
55 NET with evidence of previous mounting on back right margin,
but the note appears uncirculated to CU condition. Only one graded
in the PMG census and this is it..................................
Est $800-1600
Russia
280 State Currency Notes, 1924 “Gold Ruble” Issue.
Russia, 1924,1
Gold Ruble, P-186 Issued banknote. Blue on light brown and m/c
with arms at top, black on light brown underprint. PMG graded
Choice Very Fine 35 with the appearance of XF, a superior example
for the grade..............................................................
Est $200-400
281 Government Bank Note, 1926 Issue Pair.
Russia, Lot of 2 notes,
1926.
P-198c.
Both
signature
3.
Good-Very
Good.
(Photo in Back) ..........................................................
Est $80-160
278
279
280
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Archives International Auctions, Part XV
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