Archives International Auctions Sale 50 The Milestone Auction U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Autographs and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 50 51 December 3-4,2018 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 300 300 Banco De San Luis Potosi, ND (1897-1913) Proof Uniface Front and Back Banknote. San Luis Potosi, Mexico. 500 Pesos, P-S404p M489p, Miners at right, arms at left, Printed on india paper on large cards, the Front is PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ and the back is Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. ABNC. This is the only example graded in the PMG census as well as the highest graded note that will be difficult to improve upon. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $700-1000 301 301 Banco Mercantil De Veracruz, ND (1898) Proof Uniface Front Banknote. Veracruz, Mexico. 10 Pesos, P-S438p M529p, Black on orange and yellow, Sugar cane with oxen in middle, train at left and coffee tree at right, Printed on india paper on large card, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. ABNC. This is the finest of only 2 graded in the PMG census. �������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $550-850 302 302 Tesoreria General Del Estado libreY Soberano De Sonora, 1880’s “Front Proof Pattern” Banknote. Hermosillo, Mexico. 50 Pesos, P-Unl (104FPP), Proof banknote of unlisted design, Black on green underprint, Allegorical woman on left, portrait of distinguished man on right. ABNC. Extremely rare note and first time offered by our firm. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $700-1200 303 303 Banco Central Mexicano, 1899 Specimen Bono de Caja “Circulating Bond” Issue. Mexico. ca. 1890’s (hand stamped purple October 1899 on back), Ser. A. 100 Pesos, P-Unlisted, M203s, Black on green underprint, Specimen Bono De Caja banknote. Red specimen overprint, POC and “00000” serial numbers. Allegorical woman with staff, seated lion and steamship at left center. Back has denomination. PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. Rare and very attractive. ABNC. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $500-1000 304 304 Banco Central Mexicano, 1899, Specimen Bono de Caja “Circulating Bond” Issue. Mexico, ND (OCT 1899 stamped in purple on top left margin), 500 Pesos Fuertes, Series B, P-Unlisted, Specimen, Black border, vignette and title with light brown underprint, locomotive passing signal towers on left, Back is brown with cycloid engraving and denomination. 4 coupons on right, Very Fine condition, 3/4” tear on the upper left top margin and splits have been archivally reinforced, bright colors and extremely artistic and tasteful design. Red specimen overprint, POC’s and “00000” serial numbers. Rare circulating bond issued by the bank. ABNC. ���������������������� Est. $400-800 305 305 Banco Central Mexicano, ca.1903, 1000 Pesos, Bono de Caja “Circulating Bond” Issue. Mexico, Jul. 1903, Ser. C., 1000 Pesos, P-Unlisted, M205s, Specimen Bono De Caja banknote. Black on light red underprint, Red specimen overprint, POC and “00000” serial numbers. Allegorical woman holding small ship, Mexican Arms on shields, with ships in background. Back has denomination. Archival hand stamped date of “July 1903” on top left of back. PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. Another rare Bono de Caja. ABNC.��������������������������������������������������������� Est. $600-900