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

Archives International Auctions - Sale 51 56 March 19,2019 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 397 397 Jordan Currency Board. L.1949 (1952). Specimen Banknote. Jordan. Specimen 1 Dinar, L.1949 (1952), first issue featuring young King Hussein bin Talal, P-6s, TDLR oval overprints, Specimen No. 1, Uncirculated with traces of previous mounting. Very rare.��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Est. $1600-2200 398 398 Jordan Currency Board. L.1949 (1952). Specimen Banknote. Jordan. Specimen 5 Dinars, L.1949 (1952), first issue featuring young King Hussein bin Talal, P-7s, TDLR oval overprints, Specimen No. 1, Uncirculated with traces of previous mounting. Very rare.��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Est. $2200-2800 399 399 Jordan Currency Board. L.1949 (1952). Specimen Banknote. Jordan. Specimen 10 Dinars, L.1949 (1952), first issue featuring young King Hussein bin Talal, P-8s, TDLR oval overprints, Specimen No. 4, Uncirculated with traces of previous mounting. Very rare.��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Est. $2600-3200 400 400 Central Bank of Jordan. L.1959 (1965). Pair of Issued Banknotes. Jordan. Lot includes 5 Dinars, ND (1965), P-15b, PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ; and 1 Dinar, ND (1965), P-14b, PMG Superb Gem Unc 66 EPQ. TDLR.������������������������ Est. $120-240 401 401 Central Bank of Jordan. L.1959 (1965). Issued Banknote. Jordan. Issued 10 Dinars, L.1959 (1965), P-12a, PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.������������� Est. $350-600 402 402 Central Bank of Jordan. 1975. Pair of Crossover Prefix Specimen Notes with Controversial Story. Jordan. Pair of two specimen 1 Dinar notes, P-18s, both with crossover prefix م ب but one with signature 15 and the other with signature 16. The note with signature 16 bears an inscription on the arch of the Dome of the Rock on the back, while the note with signature 15 has the inscription removed. This was because upon discovery in circulation of the notes with the “inscription” in the 1970s, rumors circulated that it is a Hebrew inscription. The Jordanian government was quick to act and they requested that the printer amend the design to remove this “inscription” (which really is not an inscription despite the resemblance to Hebrew script). Both notes bear TDLR oval overprints, which is quite rare for 1970s notes onwards, as the specimens generally available in the market do not have these overprints. Gem Uncirculated. Also included are copies of 3 articles published in the IBNS journal and unveiling more of the story behind these unusual notes.�������������������������������� Est. $500-800 Archives Int r atio l Middle East Auctions Sale 1