Archives International Auctions Auction 72 December 7, 2021 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Coins, Colonial Fiscal Documents, and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 72 1 December 7, 2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com FOREIGN BANKNOTES CHINA - EMPIRE 1 1 Imperial Bank of China, 1898 “Peking” Branch Issue Rarity. Peking, China. 5 Mace, P-A39a (S/M#C293-1b), Issued banknote, Dark blue, brown and red on orange underprint, Dragons supporting shield at top center, S/N 19149, The top margin has an additional serial number “B/P 01363, Unlisted with this number, possibly a tracking or re-issue number. PMG graded Extremely Fine 40. Rare note in any condition and this example appears with bright colors and large margins. BFL, printer. ���Est. $2500-4000 China - Republic 2 2 Agricultural & Industrial Bank of China, 1927 Issue Banknote China. 1927. 10 Cents - Peking, P-A92a S/M#C287-1a, Issued banknote, Purple on light purple underprint, S/N A5637402, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64. Printer: BEPP. Est. $300-500 3 3 Agricultural & Industrial Bank of China, 1927 Issue Banknote China. 1927. 10 Cents - Tientsin, P-A92b S/M#C287-1c, Issued banknote, Purple on light purple underprint, S/N 1523071, PMG graded Very Fine 20 with comment “Pinholes.” Printer: BEPP. Only 6 note graded in the PMG census. ���������������������������������������� Est. $200-250 4 4 Agricultural & Industrial Bank of China, 1927 Issue Banknote China. 1927. 1 Yuan - Peking, P-A95a S/M#C287-10, Issued banknote, Brown on multicolor underprint, S/N A/I 169681, PMG graded Choice Fine 15 with comment “Tear Repair.” Printer: BEPP. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $250-375 5 5 Agricultural & Industrial Bank of China, 1932 Issue Banknote China. 1932. 1 Yuan - Shanghai, P-A109b S/M#C287-40, Issued banknote, Red on multicolor underprint, Man plowing rice field with oxen in middle, back red. S/N 408877, PMG graded Fine 12. Printer: ABNC. Only 3 notes have been graded in the PMG census. No notes are listed to have been offered at auction over the last 10 years. This is the first time we have offered this variety. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $400-800 6 6 Agricultural & Industrial Bank of China, 1932 Issue Banknote China. 1932. 5 Yuan - Hankow, P-A110a S/M#C287-42a, Issued banknote, Deep green on multicolor underprint, Man plowing rice field with oxen in middle, S/N B275199, PMG graded Choice Very Fine 35. Printer: ABNC. Only 2 notes grade higher out of 12 in the PMG census. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $400-800 Tuesday, December 7, 2021: Session 1 - Lots 1 to 327 beginning at 11:00 AM EST: The Lucerne Collection of Chinese Banknotes; Chinese Scripophily; and Asian Banknotes from Hong Kong to Viet Nam Beginning at 11:00 am EST