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 77 May 4, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Russia/Government Bank 414 414 Russia/Government Bank, 1918 “Top Pop” and Only Example Graded in the PMGCensus. Russia-Government Bank. 1918 (190x crossed out). 20 Rubeli, P-S1225D, Black printing, Issued banknote, Blue border, S/N 402565 251140, PMG graded Very Fine 25. This is the only example graded in the PMG census and also highest graded example. Only 1 other lower grade example has been offered previously at auction. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $350-700 Russia/East Siberia 415 415 Far East ProvisionalGovernment, 1918 (ND1920) IssuedBanknote Pair Russia/East Siberia. 1918 (ND 1920). Lot of 2 Issued banknotes from the Priamur Region: 5 Kopeks, P-S1241, Black on yellow, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ; and 10 Kopeks, PS1242, Brown on orange, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ. (2) ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $180-280 Saint Helena/British Administration 416 416 Government of St. Helena, 2012 High Grade Issued Sequential Banknote Pair Including “Top Pop” 10 Pounds Banknote. Saint Helena/British Administration. 2004. Lot of 2 Issued banknotes, both are: 10 Pounds, P-12a, Red on multicolor underprint, Sequential S/Ns are P/1 345207 graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ and P/1 345208 graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 68 EPQ which is the highest graded and tied with 26 others out of 140 graded in the PMG census. (2) ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $180-280 417 417 Government of St. Helena, 2012 High Grade Issued Sequential Banknote Pair Including “Top Pop” 20 Pounds Banknote. Saint Helena/British Administration. 2012. Lot of 2 Issued banknotes, both are: 20 Pounds, P-13b, Brown on multicolor underprint, Sequential S/N’s A/1 216263 graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ; and, A/1 216264 graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 68 EPQ and also the highest graded example out of 52 graded in the PMG census. (2) ���� Est. $260-375