Archives International Auctions Sale 51 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Autographs and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 51 35 March 19,2019 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com MALI 241 241 Banque De La Republique Du Mali, 1960 Issue Set of 5 Notes. Mali. Lot of 5 notes, All are 1960 Issues, Includes 50 Franc, P-1, Choice VF; 100 Francs, P-2, Choice VF; 500 Francs, P-3, Choice VF; 1000 Francs, P-4, VF; 5000 Franc, P-5, VF/ Choice VF condition. Attractive and scarce set of notes. �������������������������������������� Est. $400-800 Mexico 242 242 Banco De Mexico, Unlisted 1948 DatedTransition Issue 100 Pesos Banknote Proof Mexico. 22nd December, 1948. 100 Pesos, P-Unlisted (Similar to P-50 but later date and different signature title at bottom middle. The title that is printed is “Interventor De La Com. Nac. Bancaria” which is from the 1948 issues but there are no listed notes of this denomination for that date or title change. Evidently a transition essay banknote that was never issued. Gem Uncirculated face and back. ABNC. Est. $250-375 243 243 Banco de Mexico. 1925 Issue Proof Banknote. Mexico... 20 Pesos. P-23p. No series or Date. Unlisted as a proof. Train at dock with steamship being loaded in background at center. Face proof printed on india paper mounted on card cut down to banknote size. Appears uncirculated but the ink is scuffed in 5 or 6 very small spots on the face, still attractive and rare as a proof. ABNC������������������������������������������������� Est. $110-160 244 244 Banco de Mexico. 1925 Issue Proof Banknote. Mexico... 50 Pesos. P-24p, No series or Date. Unlisted as a proof. Seated allegorical woman at left holding sailing ship. Face proof printed on india paper mounted card cut down to banknote size. Appears uncirculated but the ink is scuffed in a few small spots on the face and the lower left corner area is missing a small area of the printing, still attractive and rare as a proof. ABNC ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $120-180 245 245 Banco de Mexico. 1925 Issue Proof Banknote. Mexico... 100 Pesos. P-25p, No series or Date. Unlisted as a proof. Man holding steam ship model showing to youth at center. Face proof printed on india paper mounted to larger card. Pencil notation on back. As made Gem Uncirculated or Better. ABNC����������������������������������������������� Est. $300-450 246 246 Banco Mercantil Mexicano. 1882 Issue Proof Banknote & Pick Plate Note. Mexico... 5 Pesos. P-S243 Face proof with underprint on india paper mounted to card. Trimmed to note size. Inked serial #152 identifies this as the Pick plate note. Black on light orange underprint, Cherub in middle flanked by sailing ships on left and young woman with spindle of yarn at right, POCs. ABNC. As made, Choice to Gem Uncirculated, old mounting spots on back of card. Rare note in any condition and rarely seen at auction. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $500-750 247 247 Banco Mercantil Mexicano, ND (1882) Proof Face and Back Banknote Pair. Mexico... ca.1882, 10 Pesos, Ser. A, P-S244p M284p, uniface obverse and reverse proofs printed on india paper mounted on thin card that is cut down to banknote size. The face is Black on light green, anchor at left, seated allegorical woman at right, back red-brown with the india paper separating from the thin card, The face and back grade Uncirculated to Choice Uncirculated or better. Rare note in any condition. ABNC. Classic and historic note rarely seen at auction. ���������������������������������������� Est. $600-900