Archives International Auctions - Auction 109 December 16, 2025

Archives International Auctions - Sale 109 13 December 16, 2025 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com China - Private & Local Banks 65 65 China – Fude Xiang Trading House, 2 Jiao Merchant Note, circa 1920s–1930s Privately issued 2 jiao note from Fude Xiang Trading House with scenic vignettes. Commercial seals symbolize prosperity, abundance, peace, and fortune. Red serial number, mottos of honest trade. Reverse shows riverbank scene with temple complex; printing style suggests circa 1920s–1930s merchant circulation. ��������������� Est. $50-100 66 66 China – Rixincheng, HuatouTownship, Andong (Dandong), 6 Jiao Local Note,Year of the Monkey Issued by Rixincheng Trading House, located in Huatou Township, North Peace District, Andong (modern Dandong, Liaoning Province). Denomination is 6 jiao, shown in central medallions. Dated to the Autumn of the Year of the Monkey (Republic of China cyclical year). Architectural scenes with a validation chop. Printed by the Xin Du Printing Bureau. ����������������������������������������� Est. $50-100 67 67 China – Yuanhui Company, Wucheng County (Zhejiang), 5 Jiao Merchant Note, circa 1944 Issued by Yuanhui Company in Wucheng County, Zhejiang Province. Denomination 5 jiao with central ‘National Temple’ vignette. Serial numbers and guarantee of redeemability for coin. Date panel refers to ‘Republic Year 62, Jia-shen Year,’ corresponding to approx. 1944. Reverse includes anti-counterfeit motto, Buddhist symbols, and inscription ‘Yuanhui Market Coin.’ ������������������������������������� Est. $50-100 68 68 China – Yuyi Yuan Trading Company, Huajia Village (North City), 2 Jiao Merchant Note, circa 1940s Issued by Yuyi Yuan Trading Company of Huajia Village, North City District. Denomination 2 jiao with architectural vignette. Validity and acceptance mottos typical of merchant scrip. Reverse features local market message, traditional auspicious seals, and indicates circulation limited to a ‘Lantern Market’ area. Undated but circa 1940s. ��������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $50-100 69 69 China, Baiyuan (Baeyuen) Township, ca. 1930s–40s, 1 Jiao Note Pingdu, China, ca. 1930–1940s; 1 jiao private merchant note issued by 隆盛號 (Long Sheng Hao), with printed locality 平度東南鄉 (Pingdu Southeast Township) and traditional courtyard vignette; reverse printed in brown with decorative “ONE” counters and pavilion vignette. Condition: Choice Fine to VF or better. ���������������� Est. $50-100 70 70 China, Changshengyong (Chang Sheng), ca. 1930s–40s, 1 Jiao Note China, ca. 1930–1940s; 1 unit local merchant note issued by Fu Sheng Chun, referencing Manjia Village and North Gate District. Multicolor front; blue reverse with generic local currency payable plate. Condition: VF. ����������������������������������������������� Est. $50-100