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 60 December 7, 2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com France 373 373 Banque de France. 1927-29. Issue Banknote. France. 1927-29. 50 Francs, P-77a, Issued Banknote. Blue on m/c underprint with cherubs at top and center with artists name on note. S/N A.948 368 with watermark of a womans head. PMG graded Extremely Fine 40 with 3 very small pin holes. ������������������������������������������������������ Est. $325-650 374 374 Banque de France. 1925 and 1938 Issue Banknote Pair. France. 1925 and 1938. Lot of 2 notes, Includes 1000 Francs, P-78a, 1923-26. S/N R.11713 326 with watermark of Mercury and Ceres; and, 100 Francs, P-86b, 1937-39. S/N M.60825 672 with watermark of Mercury and Ceres. Both notes are PMG graded Choice Very Fine 35 one has comment “ink stamps” and the other has comment “stains.” (2) �������� Est. $100-200 375 375 Banque de France. 1928 Issue Banknote. France. 1926-32. 100 Francs, P-78b, Issued Banknote. M/c printing with woman and child at left and right. S/N D.20218 689 with watermark of Mercury and Ceres. PMG graded About Uncirculated 55 with comment “staple holes.” ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $180-280 376 376 Banque de France, 1959-65, Issued Pair of Banknotes. France. 1959- 65. 5 Noueveaux Francs (P-141a) and 10 Nouveaux Francs (P-142a), Pair of Issued Banknotes. 5 Noueveaux Francs has blue, orange, and m/c printing with Victor Hugo at right. S/N N.117 95067 with watermark of Victor Hugo. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 with comment “staple holes.” 10 Nouveaux Francs has m/c printings with Cardinal Richelieu at right. S/N Q.68 29958 with watermark of Richelieu. PMG graded Uncirculated 62 with comment “previously mounted.” �������������������������� Est. $600-1000 French Antilles 377 377 Institut d’Emission des Departements d’Outre-Mer. ND (1961). Issue Banknote. French Antilles. ND (1961). 1 Nouveau Franc on 100 Francs, P-1a, Issued Banknote. Red printing on m/c underprint with portrait of La Bourdonnais at left. S/N R.2 56745 with watermark of women’s head at bottom. PMG graded About Uncirculated 53. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $325-650 378 378 FrenchAntilles, Republique Francaise. ND (1964) Issue Banknote. French Antilles. ND (1964). 10 Francs, P-8b, Issued Banknote. Green on m/c underprint. S/N Y.7 59969 with watermark of woman’s head. PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $500-800