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 79 December 7, 2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 485 485 Honduras. 1934, 1 Lempira, Silver, KM# 75, XF to CU Condition. Honduras….. 1934, Lot of 5 coins, all are 1 Lempira, KM# 75, 0.900 Silver, 0.3594 oz., Obverse with national Arms, reverse with Indian Chief Facing left. Condition varies between XF to CU condition. (5) ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $300-500 486 486 Honduras. 1935, 1 Lempira, Silver, KM# 75, XF to CU Condition. Honduras….. 1935, Lot of 5 coins, all are 1 Lempira, KM# 75, 0.900 Silver, 0.3594 oz., Obverse with national Arms, reverse with Indian Chief Facing left. Condition varies between XF to CU condition. (5) ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $300-500 487 487 Honduras. 1937, 1 Lempira, Silver, KM# 75, XF to CU Condition. Honduras….. 1937, Lot of 5 coins, all are 1 Lempira, KM# 75, 0.900 Silver, 0.3594 oz., Obverse with national Arms, reverse with Indian Chief Facing left. Condition varies between XF to CU condition. (5) ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $300-500 Israel & France 488 488 Large Group of Israel Coin Sets, ca. 1963-1990 Israel.... ca. 1963-1990. Lot includes over 100 coins, majority are in uncirculated and in commemorative sets. Highlights include: Bank of Israel, 1990 Uncirculated Coin Set (5750); Israel Government Coins and Medals Corp., 1965 Coins of Israel Proof-Like Issues; 1970 Jerusalem Specimen Set (5730); Most coins are in Very Fine to Uncirculated condition. (100+) ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $110-200 Israel, United Kingdom & Northern Ireland 489 489 Large Group of Uncirculated Israel Coins and Great Britain & Northern Ireland Coin Set Israel....Large group of over 80 uncirculated coins. Many are Israel Government Coins and Medals Corp. Ltd. Official Mint Sets from years such as 1971, 1983, and a 1982 first set with the new 10 Sheqel Coin from a limited issue of 30,000 sets; Also included are Piedfort Mint sets of Coins of Israel. Lot also includes a set of Coinage of Great Britain &Northern Ireland, 1981 Proof Set from the Royal Mint. Very Large Group Lot. (80+) ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $110-200 COLONIAL CONNECTICUT & EARLY U.S. FISCAL DOCUMENTS Connecticut 490 490 Connecticut Comptroller’s Office, 1789 Issued Payment Quartet Hartford, Connecticut, 1789. Lot of 4 pieces, all are I/C payments of lawful money, out of any “Funds appropriated for the Payment of Interest on the liquidated Debt of the State of Connecticut.” All four are issued for 10 Shillings, with black text and black border, cut cancelled at center, and signed by Ralph Pomeroy at Comptroller. During the Revolutionary War, Pomeroy was a paymaster in the Continental Army. He remained involved in state politics, acting as State Controller after the war, and was also engaged in mercantile and manufacturing activities in Hartford. All are in Fine condition with some signs of wear and toning. Printed by Hudson and Goodwin. (4) ��������������������������� Est. $160-280 491 491 Connecticut Comptroller’s Office, 1790 Issued Payment Quartet Hartford, Connecticut, 1790. Lot of 4 pieces, all are I/C payments of lawful money, out of any “Funds appropriated for the Payment of interest on the liquidated Debt of the State of Connecticut.” All are issued for 10 Shillings, Black text with black border, cut cancelled at center, and signed by Ralph Pomeroy as Comptroller. During the Revolutionary War, Pomeroy was a paymaster in the Continental Army. He remained involved in state politics after the war, acting as State Controller, and was also engaged in mercantile and manufacturing activities in Hartford. All are in Fine-VF condition. Printed by Hudson and Goodwin. (4) ��������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $160-280 492 492 Connecticut Comptroller’s Office, 1790 Issued Payment to Christopher Leffingwell Hartford, Connecticut, 1790. I/C payment for 5 Pounds, 16 Shillings, and 7 Pence of lawful money, out of any “Funds appropriated for the Payment of interest on the liquidated Debt of the State of Connecticut,” to be paid to Christopher Leffingwell. Black text with black border, cancelled at center, and signed by Ralph Pomeroy as Comptroller. During the Revolutionary War, Pomeroy was a paymaster in the Continental Army. He remained involved in state politics after the war, acting as State Controller, and was also engaged in mercantile and manufacturing activities in Hartford. Christopher Leffingwell (1734–1810) was a Norwich businessman and manufacturer, who in 1766 established the first paper mill in Connecticut. In 1770 he established a fulling mill, a gristmill, and a chocolate mill in partnership with his brother Elisha Leffingwell. During the Revolution Leffingwell served as a colonel in the Norwich light infantry brigade, and in 1784 he was appointed naval officer for the port of Norwich. Leffingwell’s paper from his mill was used to create shell casings for bullets and chocolate from his mill was often rationed to soldiers. He was an outspoken patriot, an advisor to Governor Trumbull, and corresponded with George Washington. His family home, now on the National Register of Historic Places, was an important meeting point during the Revolutionary War. Fine-VF condition. Printed by Hudson and Goodwin. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $230-450

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