Archives International Auctions Auction 83 February 28, 2023

Archives International Auctions - Sale 83 15 February 28, 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 70 70 Central Bank of China, 1948 Never Issued or Released Uniface Obverse Proof China, 1948, 50,000 CGU, P-369A, Unlisted Uniface Obverse Proof banknote, Purple, SYS center, back blank, Printed on thin white paper, Choice XF to AU condition, due to a vertical fold near the left vertical margin, otherwise, ot is extremely difficult to view. SBNC. This note design and type was printed but never released for circulation. �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-400 71 71 Central Bank of China, 1945, Issued Banknote China, 1945. 100 Yuan, P-394, S/M#C302-8, Issued Banknote, Red on m/c underprint with portrait of Lin Sun at left and CKS at right, S/N E931088, PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ, Printer: ABNC. �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Est. $1200-2000 72 72 Central Bank of China, 1949, Essay “Front Proof” Banknote China. 1949. 500,000 Gold Yuan. No Series. P-Unlisted (the holder lists this note incorrectly as P-425p1). Uniface front specimen banknote in green without signatures, overprints or S/N’s. CKS in center. Back with “Approved for Production L-4 COLOR O.K. 5-2-49”. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63, Horizontal note. Rare essay banknote. SBNC. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $450-750 73 73 Farmers Bank of China, 1936, IssuedAuthentic andContemporary Counterfeit Banknote Pair China, 1936. Lot of 2 notes, Both are 50 Cents, P-460), S/M#C290-40, Issued Banknotes, Blue with agricultural occupations at left and right, The note with S/N BA101177 is authentic and in Choice VG to Fine condition; the note with S/N N323321 on lighter paper is a contemporary counterfeit, Printer: TDLR. (2). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ��������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $130-260 74 74 Farmers Bank of China, 1937 Issued Banknote China, 1937. 20 Cents, P-462 S/M#C290-51, Issued banknote, Green, S/N FT216110, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64. Printer: TYPC. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $80-160 75 75 Industrial Development Bank of China, 1921, 1 Yuan, Specimen Banknote China, 1921. 1 Yuan, P-491s, S/M#C245-1, Specimen Banknote, Red on m/c underprint with house at center, Specimen overprints and Poc’s, S/N 000000, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. Printer: ABNC. Only 2 notes grade higher out of 20 notes graded in the PMG census. None have been offered at auction since 2019. . .......... ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $600-1200