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 23 December 7, 2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 138 138 Russo-Asiatic Bank, 1917 Issued Banknote Harbin, China. 1917. 100 Rubles, P-S478a S/M#O5-105, Issued banknote, Dark brown and green on multicolor underprint, S/N 20642, PMG graded Very Fine 30 with comment “Minor Rust”. Printer: ABNC. Scarce high denomination note for this series. ������������������������������������������� Est. $350-550 139 139 Sino-Scandinavian Bank, 1926 Issue Banknote China. 1926. 30 Copper Coins, P-S584 S/M#H192-21, Issued banknote, Purple on olive green underprint, S/N 0104817 - Chinwangtao, PMG graded Choice Very Fine 35. Printer: BEPP. Only 4 auction appearances recorded since 2013 and this is the first time this rare note has been offered by us. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $350-700 China - Provincial Banks 140 140 Anhwei Regional Bank, ND (ca. 1937) Issued Banknote China. ND (ca. 1937). 2 Chiao, P-S807 S/M#A5-3, Issued banknote, Blue on face, S/N 0743997, PMG graded Very Fine 30. Printer: DTBC. �������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-350 141 141 Anhwei Regional Bank, ND (1937) Issued Banknote China. ND (1937). 5 Chiao, P-S808 S/M#A5-4, Issued banknote, Purple on face, S/N 0697544, PMG graded Very Fine 20 with comment “Stained”. Printer: TTBC. ����������������������������������������� Est. $130-260 142 142 Anhwei Yu Huan Bank, ND (1909) Issue Banknote China. ND (1909). 1000 Cash, P-S823 S/M#A6-10, Issued banknote, Blue and yellow-orange, S/N 847, PMG graded Choice Fine 15 with comments “Corner Missing, Rust.” ��������������� Est. $750-1250 143 143 Yung Heng Provincial Bank of Kirin, 1923 “Top Pop” Specimen Banknote Harbin, China. 1923. 20 Cents - Harbin, P-S1046s S/M#C76-101, Specimen “Yang Pen” banknote, blue on gold underprint, steamship at left, back blue, Chinese Specimen overprints with S/N 0119468, 2 POC’s, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64. Printer: BEPP. The highest graded example out of 4 notes listed in the PMG census. This note has been offered once previously at auction according to the Track and Price census in 2017 and this is first time it has been offered by our firm. ���������������������������������� Est. $600-900 144 144 Yu Ming Bank of Kiangsi, 1934 “Top Pop” Issue Banknote China. 1934. 10 Cents, P-S1138 S/M#C103-39, Issued banknote, Brown on off-pink underprint, Temple on top, back brown, S/N I085740, Ovpt: Kanchow on face, PMG graded Choice Very Fine 35. Printer: TTBC. This is the highest graded out of only 2 graded in the PMG census and there has been only one previous appearance in auction and the first time we have offered this rare note. �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $350-700