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

Archives International Auctions - Sale 51 38 March 19,2019 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Peru 264 264 Banco Central De Reserva Del Peru, 1974 Specimen Banknote. Peru, 1974, 50 Soles de Oro, P-101s, Unlisted as a Specimen banknote in SCWPM, Blue-gray on m/c, back dark blue, TDLR Specimen oval cancellations on top left and bottom right corners with Specimen overprint in middle (Unlisted with this variety of specimen). Red Specimen No. 021 lower left corner. S/N H156-000000. Gem to Superb Gem Uncirculated condition. TDLR. �������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $140-250 Philippines 265 265 Central Bank of the Philippines, 1949 Issue Color Trial Banknote Trio by SBNC. Philippines, 1949. Lot of 3 notes, all 5 centavos denominations, includes 5 Centavos face, P-125 Unlisted Color Trial, dark green border and text on light blue underprint, Uniface front essay specimen; also includes specimen back with black border on blue underprint, both specimens with Red specimen overprints, the face with “00000” serial numbers. Also included is a large die proof of the back design with large margins, plate number on bottom, 10053, all are in CU to Gem Uncirculated condition. Rare color trial trio. SBNC.������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $300-500 266 266 Central Bank of the Philippines, ND (1949) Specimen Banknote. Philippines. ND (1949), 2 Pesos, P-134s5 Unl Sig (The description is incorrect on the holder, this is an unlisted Specimen variety), Specimen Banknote, Specimen and Oval TDLR overprints on top left and lower right corners, Minor Mounting remnants on back right margin that is difficult to view. PCGS graded Very Choice New 64, POC, TDLR. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $250-375 267 267 Central Bank of the Philippines, ND (1949) Specimen Banknote. Philippines... ND (1961), 200 Pesos, P-140s, Specimen Banknote, Oval TDLR overprint on middle bottom, PCGS graded New 62, TDLR.������������������������������������������������ Est. $400-600 Portuguese-Guinea 268 268 Banco Nacional Ultramarino, 1909 Specimen Banknote. Portuguese- Guinea, 10 Mil Reis, P-4s. Specimen banknote, Black on m/c, “Bolama” on top under title, portrait of Vasco Da Gama at left next to steamship, early sailing ships at right, back brown and light green, woman with steamboat behind her in the middle, text on top of back “ pagavel Na Agencia De Bolama. Pin-punch cancelled, S/N 12001 - 00000 - 14500, Archival notation on top margin with date 25.1.16 and ID#, PCGS graded Choice About Uncirculated 55 PPQ. Rare and attractive banknote and first time offered by us. This example is the finest known and only 5th one offered in the last 7 years. ����������Est. $1500-2500 PUERTO RICO A lovely 1894 Puerto Rico specimen 269 269 Banco Espanol De Puerto Rico, ND (1894) Specimen Banknote Rarity. San Juan, Puerto Rico, ND (1894), 5 Pesos, P-26s, Series D, Specimen Banknote, Black on orange and yellow underprint, Portrait of Marina Christina at left, seated child painting at right, back red-brown with arms on left, S/N 00000, POC’s, Specimen overprint, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ, ABNC. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Est. $2,500-4,000