Archives International Auctions Sale 55 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, and Security Printing Ephemera October 10, 2019

Archives International Auctions - Sale 55 34 October 10,2019 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Indonesia 251 251 Republik Indonesia, 1948 Essay 5 Rupiah Uniface Front & Back Banknote Specimens. Indonesia. 5 Rupiah, P-Unlisted5a, Front and back uniface Essay specimen banknotes of a Security BNC proposed and never issued 1948 Indonesia banknote Series. Note is dated September 1, 1948; Block 1-A. Red specimen overprints, POC’s and “00000” serial numbers. Small red printing on upper right margin of face reads “ 11-9-48 FH” and back “11-9-48 BK. Front is black, back is olive green with farmer plowing with oxen. Each note has printed “Approved for Production”, Both appear Choice to Gem Uncirculated but there are internal light bends on the back specimen as made when the POC’s were punched, Rare essay note. SBNC.����������������������������� Est. $450-750 252 252 Republik Indonesia, 1948 Essay 50 Rupiah Uniface Front & Back Banknote Specimens. Indonesia, ND, (ca.1948-49), Lot of 2 notes, 50 Rupiah, P-Unlisted, One uniface obverse with blank back and reverse with blank back of the 50 Rupiah, Block 1-A. P-Unlisted, Essay specimen banknote. This example is from a Security BNC proposed and never issued 1948 Indonesia banknote Series. Red specimen overprints, POC’s and “00000” serial numbers. Small red printing on upper right margins of face reads “ 1-9-48 FL and back “11-9-48 BM. Front is purple with Sukarno in middle, back is gray with farmer plowing with oxen. The face is Choice AU (Appears Uncirculated due to an inner bend from the production of the banknote) and the back appears Choice Uncirculated, Evidently Indonesia did not accept this issue. Rare essay note. SBNC.����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $600-1200 253 253 Republik Indonesia, 1951 & 1953 Uncut Specimen Pair Duo. Indonesia. Lot of 4 notes in 2 uncut sheets of 2 notes each, Includes 1951, 2 1/2 Rupiah, P-39 Unlisted Uncut pair of Specimen banknote, XF-AU; and, 1953, 1 Rupiah, P-40 Unlisted Uncut pair of specimen banknotes, AU-Uncirculated, SBNC (2). ����������� Est. $250-500 254 254 Bank Indonesia, 1964 Issue Banknote. Indonesia, 10,000 Rupiah, P-101a, Olive green and m/c, S/N MWY07494, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ, scarce in high grade. PNPK ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $130-260 Iran 255 255 Bank Melli, ND (1938) / AH1317, Issued Note Iran, issued 20 Rials, P-34Aa, Orange, Western S/N B/B 056330, PMG graded About Uncirculated 55. Attractive note for grade. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $75-150 256 256 Bank Melli Iran. AH1316-AH1317 (1938). Issued Banknote Pair. Iran. Lot of two issued notes, includes 100 Rials, AH1316 (AH1317), P-36b, Choice Very Good; and 100 Rials, AH1317 (1938), P-36Aa, Almost Fine. ������������������������������������ Est. $85-170 257 257 Bank Melli Iran. AH1320 (1931). Issued Banknote. Iran. Issued 100 Rials, AH1317 (1938), P-36Ab with Farsi numbers, Choice Very Fine.������������������������������ Est. $85-170