Archives International Auctions - Auction 111 February 17, 2026

Archives International Auctions - Sale 111 15 February 17, 2026 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com india 73 73 India. Reserve Bank of India, ND (1958), Issued Banknote. India, ND (1958). 10 Rupees, P-39c Jhun&Rez 6.4.3.2A, Issued Banknote, Purple on m/c underprint with Hindi Corrected, Asoka column at right, Large letters in underprint beneath serial number, S/N Q/77 548456, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ with comment “Staple Holes at Issue.” ...................................................................... Est. $60-90 iran 74 74 Iran. Bank Markazi Iran, ND (1981), Issued Banknote Trio. Iran...., ND (1891). Lot of 3 Issued Banknotes, Includes: 500 Rials, P-128, Dark brown on orange green and m/c with Imama Reza mosque at right; 100 Rials, P-132, Maroon and light brown on m/c with Imam Reza mosque at right; 10,000 Rials, P-134c, Dark blue and green on yellow and m/c with marchers carrying posters of Ayatollah Khomeini at center. Notes are UNC to Gem UNC condition and printed by TDLR. (3). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ................................................................................................ Est. $100-200 75 75 Iran. Bank Markazi Iran, ND (1982 to 2002), Issued Banknote Quartet. Iran....., ND (1982-2002). 500 Rials, P-137e (2) and P-137h (2), Issued Banknote Quartet, Gray and olive print with Feyzieh Madressa Seminary at lower left and large prayer gathering at center, Back shows Tehran University, Notes are UNC to Gem UNC condition. TDLR. (4). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ..................... Est. $100-200 76 76 Iran. Bank Markazi Iran, ND (1982), Issued BanknoteTrio. Iran..., ND (1982). Lot of 3 Issued Banknotes, Includes: 100 Rials, P-135 (2), Maroon on light brown and m/c underprint with Ima Reza at right, TDLR; 200 Rials, P-136a, Aqua blue-black on m/c underprint with Mosque at center, TDLR. Notes are in UNC to Gem UNC condition. (3). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ...................................................... Est. $60-120 iran & United kingdom 77 77 Iran, Anglo Iranian Oil Co. Ltd., (Renamed British Petroleum in 1954) ND (ca.1935-54) Issued Scrip Note. Iran and United Kingdom. Anglo Iranian Oil Co. Ltd., ND (ca.1935-54) Issued Scrip Note, 25 Dinars, P-Unlisted, Black printing on light turquoise paper, blank back, PMG graded Choice About Unc. 58. The Anglo-Iranian Oil Company (formerly the Anglo-Persian Oil Company and currently BP) had been drilling for oil in Iran since 1913. In 1908, a British venture capitalist discovered oil in southern Iran. Throughout the early 20th century, the ruling Pahlavi government made various concessions with the British that gave the UK control over certain elements in the Iranian economy. In 1951, Iran began the nationalization of their oil industry. On 26 May 1951, the UK took Iran to the ICJ, demanding that the 1933 agreement be upheld and that Iran pay damages and compensation for disrupting the UK-incorporated company’s profits. Iran ignored the ruling. Despite the outcome of the case, the British government was determined to both reclaim control of Iran’s oil fields and signal to other countries that nationalization efforts would lead to retaliation. Along with the United States government, it began an oil boycott against Iran as a means of cutting off petroleum profits and weakening the Iranian government. The value of the rial fell by 45%. Following this, the UK’s intelligence service, MI6 requested assistance from the United States’ newly-formed Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to overthrow Mosaddeq. What followed was a series of disruptions and eventually Mosaddeq was overthrown in a coup in August 1953 with Mohammad Reza Shah returning to Iran. Rare and historic oil industry fiscal document. ...................................................... Est. $400-800 ireland 78 78 Ireland. Republic of Ireland, 1866, Issued Banknote. Ireland, 1866. 10 Dollars, P-S102a, Issued Banknote, Black on green underprint with red seal at left, Portrait of men at lower left and right with eagle perched on flag at center, Back is green, S/N 4911 3911, Fine to Choice Fine condition with archival repair of horizontal split at left margin. CONB. ................................................................................................. Est. $200-400