Archives International Auctions Auction 82 January 24th, 2023

Archives International Auctions - Sale 82 30 January 24, 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Cyprus 153 153 Central Bank of Cyprus, 1975-97 PMG Graded and Issued Banknote Group of 4 Cyprus, 1975-97. Lot includes 4 pieces, including: 250 Mils, P-41c, Blue on multicolor underprint, S/N R/78 124114, Watermark: Eagle’s Head, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ, Printer: BWC; and 1 Pound, P-57, Brown on multicolor underprint, Very low S/N A000054, Watermark: Bust of Aphrodite, PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ, Printer: F-CO; and 50 Cents, P-49a, Pair of Issued Banknote, Brown on m/c underprint with woman seated at right, S/Ns D338528 & D338567 Printer: BWC, Both are PMG graded, first is Gem Unc 66 EPQ and the other is Superb Gem Unc 67 EPQ. (4) ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $300-600 154 154 Central Bank of Cyprus, 1983-84 Issued Banknote Cyprus, 1983-84. 50 Cents, P-49a, Issued banknote, Brown and multicolor, S/N D338531, Watermark: Ram’s Head, PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ. Printer: BWC. ��������������� Est. $100-200 155 155 Central Bank of Cyprus, 2005, Pair of Sequential Issued Banknotes Cyprus, 2005. 10 Pounds, P-62e, Pair of Sequential Issued Banknotes, Green on m/c underprint with marble head of Artemis at left and arms at center, S/Ns BJ091674 & BJ091675, Both notes are PMG graded, first is Gem Unc 66 EPQ and the other is Gem Unc 65 EPQ. (2). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������������������������ Est. $100-200 Czechoslovakia 156 156 Czechoslovakia, Narodni Banky Ceskoslovenská, 1926 I/U Gold Dollar Stock Certificate Rarity Czechoslovakia, April, 1, 1926, 100 Gold U.S. Dollars, Series A, I/U Stock Certificate, Dark blue on light beige-gray underprint, Warrior woman at left on white horse slaying dragon with a smaller woman in the background, S/N 14286, 4 talons or dividend coupons are included but not attached. The artwork appears similar to a Mucha style but it is not signed. The National Bank of Czechoslovakia (Czech: Národní Banka Československá) was established in 1926 and was the central bank of Czechoslovakia between 1926 and 1939. In the following 3 years, the country experienced a period of economic prosperity, including in terms of manufacturing activity, currency strength, and general economic growth. In the aftermath of the Wall Street Crash of 1929, the Czechoslovakian economy entered depression. The National Bank originally followed a deflationary monetary policy, which exacerbated the problems. The National bank also eliminated the ability to convert currency into gold and competitive devaluation. In March 1939, Adolf Hitler fostered the secession of Slovakia and took over the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia, and the National Bank was consequently divided into two separate entities respectively in Bratislava and Prague. More than 45 metric tons of the National Bank’s gold reserves was seized by Deutsche Reichsbank. Historic and founding stock certificate from this important bank. This is the first time we have offered this lovely certificate. ������� Est. $300-600 Czechoslovakia 157 157 Narodni Banka Ceskoslovenska, ND (1934) Progressive Back Proof Banknote Czechoslovakia. ND (1934). 1000 Korun, P-26, Back Progressive Proof Banknote, Black and gray with F. Palacky depicted at right, Back is blank, Watermark: Repeated Pattern. Uncirculated condition. Printer: TB, Prague. ������ Est. $150-300