Archives International Auctions Sale 67 May 26, 2021 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Coins, Historic Financial Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 67 134 May 26, 2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 798 798 Imperial Russia, 1822 Roubles 960, Issued Bond Rarity Signed by Nathan Mayer Rothschild Imperial Russia, 1822. 960 Roubles = £148 Pounds Sterling Issued 5% Bond in Russian, English, and French. Black text with two-headed Russian Imperial eagle at top center. Both sides have an embossed seal reading “Russian Loan 1822 Contracted by N.M. Rothschild,” with Nathan Mayer Rothschild’s signature at right margin. Some splitting along fold lines, as well as staining, still in Fine condition considering its age. Nathan Mayer Rothschild (16 September 1777 – 28 July 1836) was a German Jewish banker, businessman and financier. Born in Germany, he was the third of five sons of Gutle and Mayer Amschel Rothschild, and was of the second generation of the Rothschild banking dynasty. In 1822, the date this document was signed, all five brothers were granted the title of Baron by the Emperor of Germany. Once the wealthiest man on earth, Nathan Mayer was the richest among the Rothschilds. By the time of his death, his personal net worth amounted to 0.62% of British national income. As the most accomplished of his brothers, Nathan Mayer Rothschild solidified the Rothschild banking family as a major power in European and thus world affairs. Historic and rare piece, as bonds signed by Rothschild are scarcely offered. ��������� Est. $300-450 799 799 Imperial Russia, 1822 Roubles 3360, Specimen Bond Rarity Imperial Russia, 1822. 3360 Roubles = £518 Pounds Sterling Specimen 5% Bond in Russian, English, and French. Black text with two-headed Russian Imperial eagle at top center, 00000 serial numbers, Red specimen “OBRASETZ” overprint in Russian at center, back with brown protector, VF condition, remarkable for its age. Rare and first one seen by cataloguer, may be unique. In 1822, the Emperor of Russia was Alexander I (1777- 1825), who reigned from 1801 to 1825. He ruled Russia during the chaotic period of the Napoleonic Wars. �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Est. $1250-2500 Israel 800 800 Otzar Hityashvuth Hayehudim B.M., 1960-1964 Share Certificate Group. Israel…. Lot of 20 I/C certificates with Punch Holes at top and are cut cancelled. (Also the signature areas may have cut outs.) Brown border with no vignette. Printed in English and Hebrew. VF/VF+ condition. 20 Pieces. ������������������������������� Est. $50-100 801 801 State of Israel, 1954 “Development Issue” Specimen Bond Israel. $2,500 Specimen 4% 15 year Development Issue Coupon Bond, Black print on purple border and under tint, Settlers at top with different landscapes of Israel in background, Specimen overprints and POC’s, VF-XF condition, ABNC. ����������������������������������� Est. $150-250 802 802 State of Israel. 1955 Issued Bonds Israel. 1955, 10 Lira. Many with hand stamps on back. 18 as pairs, and 2 singles. ������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $40-80