Archives International Auctions Auction 79 September 6, 2022 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Colonial Banknotes, Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 79 36 September 6, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Greece 183 183 National Bank of Greece. ND (1926). Emergency Issue Issued Banknote Greece, ND (1926). 500 Drachmai, P-82, Issued Banknote. Black and yellow print with Arms of King George I at right with red “neon” overprint. S/N SG 056 144480 Printer ABNC. PMG graded Very Fine 20. Older National Bank 50-1000 Drachmai notes were cut w/the left-hand portion 3/4 of the width leaving the right- hand portion 1/4 in width. Later on, the large left-hand pieces were exchanged at 3/4 of original face value and at 1/4 of the 3/4 face value for debentures of compulsory loan. The smaller 1/4 righthand pieces were also exchanged for debentures. ���������������� Est. $130-260 184 184 Bank of Greece, 1935, Superb Issued Banknote Greece, 1935. 50 Drachmai, P-104a, Issued Banknote, m/c printing with woman holding sheaf of wheat at left, S/N AP041 919325, PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated67 EPQ*. Only 1 note grades higher out of 427 graded in the PMG census. �������������������������������������������� Est. $325-650 185 185 Bank of Greece, 1935, Issued Banknote Greece, 1935. 1000 Drachmai, P-106a, Issued Banknote, M/c printing with woman in National Costume at center, S/N AH=039 073884, PCGS graded Gem New 66 PPQ. Only 4 notes grade higher out of 209 graded in the PMG census. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $600-1000 186 186 Bank of Greece, 1941 (ND 1945) “Top Pop” Issue Banknote. Greece. 1941 (ND 1945). 50 Drachmai, P-168, issued banknote, red, Hesiod at left, frieze on back, PMG Graded Superb Gem Unc 67 EPQ, TDLR. This note is tied with 4 other notes as highest graded out of 113 graded in the PMG census. ������������������������������������������ Est. $300-500 187 187 Bank of Greece, 1947 Issued Banknote Pair Greece, 1947. Lot of 2 Issued banknotes: 10,000 Drachmai, P-182a, Orange on light green underprint, S/N 348284 Block GZ, Without Imprint, PMG graded Very Fine 20; and 10,000 Drachmai, P-182c, Orange on light green underprint, S/N XX-802286, With Imprint & S/N Prefix Letters, PMG graded Very Fine 25 with comment “Annotation.” Both are Printed by BWC. Est. $200-400