Archives International Auctions Sale 53 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, and Security Printing Ephemera June 20, 2019

Archives International Auctions - Sale 53 52 June 20,2019 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 384 384 Banco Mercantil Mexicano, ND (1882-83) Face & Back Proof Pair Mexico. 1 Peso, Series A. P-S242p1 and p2. Obverse and reverse proofs printed on India paper mounted on card stock. The face has been cut down to banknote size, Black on light red underprint, Mercury at right, Back dark green with 1881, 1 Peso coins on left and right, The face is PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ and the back is Uncirculated 62, Rare note in any format. ABNC.����������������������������������������������� Est. $500-1000 385 385 Banco Mercantil Mexicano, ND (1882) Face & Back Proof Pair Mexico. 5 Pesos, Series A. P-S243p1 and p2. Obverse and reverse proofs printed on India paper mounted on card stock and cut down to banknote size, Black on light red underprint, Young woman at right, sailing ship at left, cherub top middle, Back dark green, The face is PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ and the back is Uncirculated 62, Rare note in any format. ABNC.��������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $500-1000 386 386 Banco Mercantil Mexicano, ND (1882) Face & Back Proof Pair Mexico. 10 Pesos, Series A. P-S244p and p2. Obverse and reverse proofs printed on India paper mounted on card stock and cut down to banknote size, Black on light green underprint, Woman with sheaves and anvil at right, anchor and bales at left, Notation in top excess margin “Alteration”, Back red-brown, The face is PMG graded Choice About Uncirculated 58, the back Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ, Rare note in any format. ABNC. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $600-1200 387 387 Banco Mercantil Mexicano, ND (1882) 20 Pesos Face and Back Proof Pair. Mexico. 1882. 20 Pesos, Series A, P-S245p1 and p2. M285p, Obverse and reverse proofs printed on India paper mounted on large card stock. Black on light blue undertint, Young woman with sheep and lamb on left, reclining young woman at lower right, Back brown, The face is PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ, the back was Choice Uncirculated 64, Very rare note and possibly one of the finest if not the finest known for this spectacular note. ABNC.����������������������������������������������������� Est. $750-1500 388 388 Banco Mercantil Mexicano, ND (1882) 50 Pesos Face and Back Proof Pair. Mexico. 1882, 50 Pesos, Series A, P-S246p1 and p2, M286p, Face and Back Proofs printed on india paper on large card. Farm equipment, sheaves and tools on top left, steamship in middle and seated allegorical woman with child on right. The face and back are PMG graded Gem uncirculated 66 EPQ. POC. ABNC. Extremely rare and attractive Mexican Banknote. Unlisted and unpriced as issued, only as proof and specimens. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $750-1500