Archives International Auctions Auction 77 June 15, 2022 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Colonial Banknotes, Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 77 52 June 15, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 263 263 Bank of Israel, 1960 / 5720 “Top Pop” Issue Banknote Israel. 1960 / 5720. 50 Lirot, P-33d, Issued banknote, Brown and multicolor, S/N 823307 D/2, Green S/N, Watermark: Boy & Girl, PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ. Printer: JEZ. This note is tied for highest graded out of 289 notes listed in the PMG census. Est. $500-1000 264 264 Bank of Israel, 1984 / 5744 Issue Banknote Israel. 1984 / 5744. 10,000 Sheqalim, P-51a, Issued banknote, Orange and multicolor, S/N 8207754426, Watermark: G. Meir, PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ. Printer: JEZ. Only 6 notes grade higher out of 185 notes graded in the PMG census. ����������������������������������� Est. $200-375 265 265 Bank of Israel. 1968/5728. 5 Lirot “Top Pop” Issue Banknote Israel, 1968/5728. 5 Lirot, P-34a, Issued Banknote. Gray-green and blue on m/c underprint with Albert Einstein at right. S/N 85129475 A/0 with watermark of Einstein. Printer: JEZ. PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 68 EPQ. Tied with 16 other notes out of 253 graded in the PMG census as highest graded. �������������������������������������������������� Est. $450-750 Italian States 266 266 Banco Di Napoli, Fedi Di Credito, 1871 Uncut Sheet of 3 Notes, Possibly Specimens Italian States, Uncut sheet of 3 notes, Perforated horizontally, imperforate margins, 50 Centesimi, P-S815a, Uncut Sheet with unlisted 1871 date, Black printing on face without underprint, back has reverse printing with bluish patterned underprint, POC’s, S/N’s 19/T 01663 - 01665, Rare in this format and unlisted as a specimen though it appears it might be one. PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. No printer but appears to be possibly a BWC printing. ����������������������������������������� Est. $600-900 267 267 Banco Di Sicilia, 1918 Issue Banknote Rarity Italian States…., 1918, 25 Lire, P-S895, Issued banknote, black and olive on lilac, Neptune at left, red seal at bottom middle, back red-brown, S/N 00.180, Choice Fine to VF condition with sharp corners and crisp paper, but numerous folds keeping it from Choice VF. Printer Staderini. ��� Est. $200-400 Italy 268 268 Banca D’Italia, 21 August, 1959, Issue Banknote. Italy...., 21 August, 1959. 10,000 Lire, P-89c, Issued banknote, Brown, orange and m/c, seated allegorical women in middle, Medusa head top middle, back with cameo of court jester, brown and brick red, S/N O 1642-1720, XF to Choice XF condition. Attractive large format note rarely seen this nice. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $550-850