Archives International Auctions Auction 80 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2022: Lots 1 to 826 in 2 SESSIONS

Archives International Auctions - Sale 80 27 October 25, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Congo Democratic Republic 152 152 BanqueNationale duCongo, 1961-62, “Top Pop” Issued Banknote Congo Democratic Republic, 1961-62. 20 Francs, P-4a, Issued Banknote, Green, blue, and brown printing with girl seated at right, S/N HA403995, Printer: JEZ, PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 68 EPQ This lovely note is tied with 2 others as highest graded in the PMG census out of 56 graded. �������������������������������������������������������� Est. $375-750 Costa Rica 153 153 Banco Anglo Costarricense, 1917 Specimen Banknote Costa Rica, 1917. 1 Colon, P-S121s3, Specimen banknote, Black on multicolor underprint, S/N A 014220, Red Ovpt., Type C, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63 with comment “Staple Holes.” Printer: ABNC. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $120-240 154 154 Banco Central de Costa Rica, 1987 Production Specimen/Proof Note Costa Rica. 100 Colones, P-254 Unlisted Production Specimen/Proof Note, Dated 10-20-87 at bottom right, other dates throughout, Large margin, printed on both sides in issued colors. Proof color separations of undertint lithography used on the undertints of this note. Rare production items of Costa Rican currency. ABN. Unc. Est. $250-500 155 155 Banco Nacional De Costa Rica, 1942 to 1958 Proof Portrait Vignettes Used on Banknotes by ABNC. Costa Rica, 1942 to 1958, lot of 4 Portrait vignettes and 2 title vignettes used on Banco Nacional De Costa Rica Banknotes printed by ABNC. Includes portraits used on 1945-48, 20 Colones, P-206, Gregorio J. Ramirez; 1943-49, 5 Colones, P-209, Braulio Carrillo; 1942-49, 10 Colones, P-210, Manuel J. Carazo; and, 1944-48. 50 Colones, P-211, Manuel Garcia Escalante. Also includes the title “Banco Nacional De Costa Rica - Departmento Emisor” used on the face same series of notes and an additional title used on the back of the 10 Colones, P-210. Mostly VF to Uncirculated with the Carazo portrait torn at the bottom away from portrait, All are intaglio printed on india paper in black that is mounted on thin manila card with plate numbers on the proof as well as on the card it is mounted on. All are rare. Outstanding group of production proofs from the ABN Archives. ABNC. (6) ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $350-700 Croatia 156 156 Independent State, 1944, “Top Pop” Issued Banknote Croatia, 1944. 20 Kuna, P-9b, Issued Banknote, Brown on tan underprint, S/N AX381439, Printer: G&D, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. Tied as highest graded out of 17 graded in the PMG census. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $250-500 157 157 State Bank of Croatia, 1943, Issued Banknote Croatia, 1943. 100 Kuna, P-11, Issued Banknote, Blue on m/c underprint, S/N U1118340, Printer: G&D, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $85-170