Archives International Auctions - Auction 109 December 16, 2025

Archives International Auctions - Sale 109 34 December 16, 2025 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 177 177 India. Government of India, 1935, Issued Banknote. India - British Administration, 1935. 1 Rupe, P-14b Jhun3.2.1A, Issued Banknote, Dark blue on m/c underprint with coin depicting King George V at right, Back is brown with reverse of coin at date at left, S/N E/46 483228, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 with comment “With Booklet Selvage.” The note is very conservatively graded and appears to be in Gem Uncirculated condition or better, but the selvage possibly lowered the grade. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $500-800 178 178 India. Government of India, ND (1943), Issued Banknote Pair. India, ND (1943). Lot of 2 Issued Banknotes, Includes: 2 Rupees, P-17b Jhun&Rez 4.2.2, S/N H/25 949050, PMG graded Choice About Uncirculated 58 EPQ; 5 Rupees, P-18b Jhun&Rez 4.3.2, S/N N/32 985867, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. (2). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $300-500 179 179 India. Government of India, ND (1937), Issued Banknote. India - British Administration, ND (1937). 5 Rupees, P-18a Jhun&Rez 4.3.1, Issued Banknote, Brown and green on m/c underprint with oval portrait of King George VI at right, Back is brown on m/c, S/N J/30 595238, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ with comment “Staple Holes at Issue.” The note appears in Superb Gem Uncirculated condition with amazing centering and fresh crisp paper as well as large even margins. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $300-400 India - Princely States 180 180 India. Princely State of Hyderabad, ND (1938 to 1947), Issued Banknote. Hyderabad, India, ND (1938-47). 5 Rupees, P-S273c Jhun&Rez 7.6.3, Issued Banknote, Green and m/c printing with Arabic script at center, Back is green with 5 coin design at center, S/N PC360458, PMG graded Very Fine 30 with comments “Staple Holes at Issue, Minor Repaid, Stains,” SPN. ����������������������������������������������� Est. $400-600 India 181 181 India. Hundi Promissory Note, ca.1860-1910, Hundi Promissory Notes. India, ca.1860-1910. Lot of 70+ Hundi promissory notes, Black print with large purple stamp at left side, Urdu writing on front and back, Notes were a traditional Indian financial instrument, a type of promissory note or bill of exchange used for credit and remittances. These were used to borrow money or transfer funds and have been in use for centuries, predating modern banking systems. They rely on a system of honor and custom and were even adopted by the British East India Company. Notes are in VF to VF+ condition. (70+). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ��������������������������������������� Est. $250-500