Archives International Auctions Auction 74 February 23, 2022 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Colonial Banknotes, Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 74 69 February 23, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Russia - Ukraine & Crimea 389 389 Zhytomyr City Municipal Issue, 1918 Issued Banknote Trio Russia - Ukraine. 1918. 3 Issued banknotes: 1; 3; and 5 Karbovantsiv, P-S341; P-S342; and P-S343a, all with City Arms at center. VG condition except for the 3 Karbovantsi note, which is in Good condition with some paper loss at the folds. (3) ��������������������������������������������� Est. $70-120 Russia - South Russia 390 390 Government Bank, ND (1918) “Top Pop” Issue Banknote Russia, South Russia. ND (1918). 50 Kopeks, P-S407, Issued banknote, Dark blue on orange underprint, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. This lovely note is tied with one other example as the highest graded out of 35 graded in the PMG census. ���������� Est. $160-280 391 391 Currency Tokens. 1918. Issue Banknote Russia/South Russia, 1918. 1 Rubles, P-S408b, Issued Banknote. Blue on m/c underprint on yellow thick paper. Block AV-39. PMG graded Uncirculated 62 with comment “toning.” Only 4 notes have been graded in the PMG census. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $130-260 Russia - Miscellaneous 392 392 Russian Government Bank. 1918. Group of Issued Banknotes Russia, 1918. Lot of 18 issued banknotes, Includes: Government Bank, Group of Issued Banknotes. 3 Rubles, P-S409a (2); 5 Rubles, P-S410a and P-S410b (2); 10 Rubles, P-S411a and PS411b; 25 Rubles, P-S412a 92) and P-S412b (3); 100 Rubles, P-S413. Notes are in Fine condition. Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. (13). �������������������������������������������� Est. $70-120 Russia - South Russia 393 393 Government Bank. 1919. Issue Banknote Russia, South Russia, 1919. 100 Rubles, P-S417b, Issued Banknote. Black on brown and m/c underprint. Block AI-53. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63. Only 10 examples have been graded in the PMG census. Rarely seen uncirculated. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $120-200 394 394 Government Bank. 1919 “Top Pop” Issue Banknote Russia, South Russia, 1919. 100 Rubles, P-S417b, Issued Banknote. Black on brown and m/c underprint. Block AI-53. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ. Tied with 2 other notes as highest graded out of 10 examples graded in the PMG census. This will be difficult if not impossible to improve upon. ���������������������������������������������������������� Est. $140-280