Archives International Auctions Auction 83 February 28, 2023

Archives International Auctions - Sale 83 28 February 28, 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Costa Rica 137 137 Banco Nacional De Costa Rica, 1942 Issued Banknote. Costa Rica, 1942, 50 Colones, Ser. E. P-193, (Overprint on Banco Internacional de Costa Rica, P-183), Issued banknote, Blue on m/c, Woman at left, back blue with monument at center, S/N 138184, PMG graded Choice Fine 15 NET with note of rust on right and 4 small spots on lower left. W&S. Rare note in any condition. Only 4 examples have been graded in the PMG census with only 1 note grading higher. ������������������������������� Est. $700-1400 138 138 Banco Nacional De Costa Rica, 1940 Issued Banknote. Costa Rica, 1940, 100 Colones, Ser. D. P-194a, (Overprint on Banco Internacional de Costa Rica, P-182), Issued banknote, Blue on m/c, Woman holding basket of fruits and vegetables at left, back is Red-brown with Large building, S/N 100434, PMG graded Choice Fine 15. W&S. Rare note in any condition. Only 4 examples have been graded in the PMG census with only 1 note grading higher. ����������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $375-750 139 139 Banco Central de Costa Rica. ND (1952-64) “Top Pop” and Only Graded Specimen Banknote Costa Rica, ND (1952-54). 50 Colones, Series B, P-223s, Specimen Banknote. Olive green on m/c underprint with portrait of Guardia at center. Specimen overprints and POC’s. S/N B0000000 19. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63 with comment “previously mounted.”. Printer: W&S. This is the only graded example in the PMG census. Rare. ������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $300-600 140 140 Costa Rica Proof Banknote Assortment, 1971-86. Costa Rica, 1971-86. Group of Progress proof notes, same stapled together in little books, and others loose. Includes 2 full Undertint Progress Proof books for 1000 Colones, 1986, P-256 note by ABNC. Also includes photo proofs of 1971 Issue, 10; 20 and 50 Colones essay design banknotes by either ABNC or USBNC, and other Progress Proofs used in banknotes. Pieces are XF to CU condition. (11). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ��������������� Est. $750-1250 141 141 Internacional de Costa Rica, 1900-1920s Proof Vignette Used on P-158 and P-159 Costa Rica, ca. 1900-20s. Black and white intaglio Proof Vignette by American Bank Note Co., printed on india paper and mounted 11 x 13 cms brown cardstock. “43436” at top in black text, “Special V-43436” underneath Profile of Woman with Helmet, used on Banco Internacional de Costa Rica banknotes, P-158 and P-159. AU condition with light foxing. ABNC. ����������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $120-240