Archives International Auctions Auction 83 February 28, 2023

Archives International Auctions - Sale 83 43 February 28, 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 214 214 Bank Markazi, ND (1971), Pair of Issued Banknotes Iran, ND (1971). 50 Rials, P-90 (2), Lot of 2 Issued Banknotes, Dark green on orange and blue underprint, Type VII portrait of Shah Pahlavi at right, S/Ns 200/209522 & 206/02854, Both are PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. (2). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ��� Est. $120-240 215 215 Bank Markazi, 1971/SH1350, Issued Banknote Iran, 1971/SH1350. 50 Rials, P-97b, Issued Banknote, Green on blue, brown and m/c underprint with floral design at center and type VIII portrait of Shah Pahlavi at right, Note was issued to commemorate 2,500 years of the Persian Empire, S/N 8/660285 Printer: TDLR, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $75-150 216 216 Bank Markazi, 1971/SH1350, Issued Banknote Iran, 1971/SH1350. 100 Rials, P-98, Issued Banknote, Maroon on orange and m/c underprint with floral and geometric design at center with type VIII portrait of Shah Pahlavi at right, Note was issued to commemorate 2,500 years of the Persian Empire, S/N 11/553914 Printer: TDLR, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. ����������������������������������������������������� Est. $55-110 217 217 Iran, Anglo Iranian Oil Co. Ltd., (Renamed British Petroleum in 1954) ND (ca.1935-54) Issued Scrip Note. Iran, Anglo Iranian Oil Co. Ltd., ND (ca.1935-54) Issued Scrip Note, 25 Dinars, P-Unlisted, Black printing on light turquoise paper, blank back, PMG graded Choice About Unc. 58. The Anglo-Iranian Oil Company (formerly the Anglo-Persian Oil Company and currently BP) had been drilling for oil in Iran since 1913. In 1908, a British venture capitalist discovered oil in southern Iran. Throughout the early 20th century, the ruling Pahlavi government made various concessions with the British that gave the UK control over certain elements in the Iranian economy. In 1951, Iran began the nationalization of their oil industry. On 26 May 1951, the UK took Iran to the ICJ, demanding that the 1933 agreement be upheld and that Iran pay damages and compensation for disrupting the UK-incorporated company’s profits. Iran ignored the ruling. Despite the outcome of the case, the British government was determined to both reclaim control of Iran’s oil fields and signal to other countries that nationalization efforts would lead to retaliation. Along with the United States government, it began an oil boycott against Iran as a means of cutting off petroleum profits and weakening the Iranian government. The value of the rial fell by 45%. Following this, the UK’s intelligence service, MI6 requested assistance from the United States’ newly-formed Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to overthrow Mosaddeq. What followed was a series of disruptions and eventually Mosaddeq was overthrown in a coup in August 1953 with Mohammad Reza Shah returning to Iran. Rare and historic oil industry fiscal document. ���������������������������������������������������� Est. $500-1000