Archives International Auctions Auction 76 May 4, 2022 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Colonial Banknotes, Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 76 60 May 4, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 320 320 Banco de Jalisco, ND (ca. 1909-14) “Top Pop” Front & Back Progress Proof Banknote Pair Guadalajara, Mexico. ND (ca. 1909-14). Lot of 2 pieces, both 1000 Pesos: Front Proof, P-S327p1 M393p, with seated allegorical woman at left, arms at right; and, Back Proof with view of Guadalajara in middle, both are printed on india paper on thin white card cut down to banknote shape, the Obverse proof has plate number C-10326 on top excess margin and the reverse has C-800 on the top excess margin. Both are PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. (2) These are the highest graded proofs in the PMG census. ������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $750-1250 MEXICO - PRIVATE BANCOS 321 321 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. $750-1500 Mexico - Revolutionary 322 322 Gobierno Constitucionalista, Republica Mexicana. 1915. Specimen Banknote Mexico - Revolutionary, 1915. 5 Pesos, P-S685s, Specimen Banknote. Black, green, and m/c underprint with monument to Cuauhtemoc at left. S/N C 000000 Printer: ABNC. Choice Uncirculated 63 with comment “selvage included & as made wrinkles.” ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $110-180 323 323 Gobierno Constitucionalista. 1915. Specimen “Top Pop” Banknote. Mexico - Revolutionary. 1915. 20 Pesos, P-S687s, M1258s, specimen banknote, S/N 00000, overprinted “SPECIMEN”, POCs, PMG Graded Superb GemUnc 67 EPQ, ABNC. Tied with one other note as highest graded in the PMG census out of 11 notes graded. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $300-500 Mexico 324 324 Banco de Mexico - Direccion De Emision Fabrica De Billetes, 1989 DuraNote Polymer Paper Proof Advertising Note Mexico, 1989. Banco De Mexico, DuraNote Polymer Paper (Described as Printing Remnants) of the 20th Anniversary of the Fabrica de Billetes. Printed on DuraNote polymer paper. Includes one complete note and portions of 3 others. Printed in burgundy red with portrait of Don Rodrigo Gomez at right and Banco de Mexico building in middle. “Muestra Sin Valor” printed on right border. Color stripes on back as a security feature. Appears choice to Gem Uncirculated. This DuraNote Proof was part of an experimental test for using an alternative to paper by using petroleum based polymer substrate paper. This was a project by Mobil Oil Company that was abandoned when the company was acquired in the late 1990. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $350-500