Archives International Auctions - Auction 117 September 30, 2026

Archives International Auctions - Sale 117 9 September 30, 2026 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com China - Private & Local Banks 42 42 China, Fude Xiang Trading House, 2 Jiao Merchant Note, circa 1920s–1930s China. ca.1920-30s, Privately issued 2 jiao note from Fude Xiang Trading House with scenic vignettes. Commercial seals symbolize prosperity, abundance, peace, and fortune. Red serial number “1767”, mottos of honest trade. Reverse shows riverbank scene with temple complex; printing style suggests circa 1920s–1930s merchant circulation. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $60-120 43 43 China, Huiyuanhao (HuiYuan), ca. 1930s–40s, $10 note. China, 1943; 10 yuan cooperative issue with rural farming vignette, ornate borders, and yellow reverse landscape. S/N 190724, Condition: Fine to Choice Fine. ���������������������������� Est. $60-120 China - Lottery Loans & Fiscal Documents 44 44 China. Nationalist Government Lottery Loans, 1927, I/U Assortment. China, 1927. 5 Yuan (24), I/U Nationalist Government Lottery Loans, Green print with tan underprint, Chinese text at left and right with portrait of SYS at top center, Back is orange and yellow with English text, Condition ranges from XF to AU condition. (24). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �������������������������������������������������� Est. $120-200 China - Private & Local Banks 45 45 China, Yuanhui Company, Wucheng County (Zhejiang), 5 Jiao Merchant Note, circa 1944 China. Issued by Yuanhui Company in Wucheng County, Zhejiang Province. Denomination 5 jiao with central ‘National Temple’ vignette. Serial numbers, “005281”, 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. $60-120 46 46 China, Yuyi Yuan Trading Company, Huajia Village (North City), 2 Jiao Merchant Note, circa 1940s China. ca.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. S/N 00589, Reverse features local market message, traditional auspicious seals, and indicates circulation limited to a ‘Lantern Market’ area. Undated but circa 1940s. ���������������������������������� Est. $60-120 China - Empire 47 47 China. Ta Ching Government Bank, 1907-1908 (1970-2000s), Dragon Note Reproduction Set. China, 1907-1908 (1970-2000s). Ta Ching Government Bank Lot of 8 modern Dragon Note Reproduction souvenir notes of the famous Imperial Chinese banknotes depicting the Guangxu Emperor and imperial dragon. Includes denominations of 1 (2), 5 (2), 10 (2), and 100 (2) Units in various color styles. Notes range from VF to XF condition. (8). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted.. ...... ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $90-140