Archives International Auctions Auction 73 January 18, 2022 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Colonial Banknotes, Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 73 41 January 18, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 223 223 Banco de Michoacan, ProofVignette ofVasco deQuiroga Used on 100 Pesos, P-S342 Banknote Michoacan, Mexico. 1903. ABNC Proof Vignette of Vasco de Quiroga printed in black on india paper, 2.5 x 3.25 inches, Used on the 100 Pesos, P-S342 banknote. Choice Uncirculated condition, attractive and rare proof. ABNC. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $120-200 224 224 Banco Mejicano. 1878 High Grade Issued Banknote. Chihuahua, Mexico. 1878. 25 Centavos, P-S143a, M108a-b, issued banknote, S/N 739504, PMG Graded Choice Uncirculated 63, NBNC. Only 1 other example grades higher out of 9 graded. �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $350-500 225 225 Banco Mercantil Mexicano, ND (1882) “Top Pop” Proof Face and Back Banknote Pair. Mexico. 10 Pesos, Ser. A, P-S244p M284p, uniface obverse and reverse proofs printed on india paper mounted on thin card that is cut down to banknote size. The face is Black on light green, anchor at left, seated allegorical woman at right, back red-brown, The face is PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ and the back Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ, Rare note in any condition and form. ABNC. Both of these proofs are the highest graded in the PMG census. ABNC. �����������Est. $1200-2000 226 226 Tesoreria General del Estado Libre y Soberano de Sonora, 188x (1881) Proof Essay Banknote Mexico, proof pattern note, 100 Pesos, 188x (1881), P-UNL105BPP, PMG 64 Choice UNC (5 graded, none higher), ABNC. ���� Est. $325-500 MEXICO - PRIVATE BANCOS 227 227 Banco De San Luis Potosi. ND (ca.1897-1913). Front Proof Mexico, ND (ca.1897-1913). 1000 Pesos, P-S405p1 M490p, Front Proof Banknote. Highest denomination in the series. Face Proof printed on india paper on large card with black on light orange and yellow underprint, arms on left, portrait of Mariano Arista at center. Printer: ABNC. PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. ����������������������������������� Est. $900-1800 228 228 Banco Mercantil de Veracruz, ND (1898) Unique Approval Proof Banknote. Mexico. 10 Pesos. P-S438p, M529p, Uniface proof banknote, Marked “For Approval” at top and approval signature and date “1/3/(18)98” in red at bottom, Black on light orange and yellow, Locomotive at left end, sugar cane harvest scene with factory at center, tree at right. Face proof with underprint on india paper mounted on card, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ, ABNC. The note catalogs in proof for $2,250. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $900-1800