Archives International Auctions Auction 83 February 28, 2023

Archives International Auctions - Sale 83 9 February 28, 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 42 42 Commercial Bank of China, 1920, $1, Specimen Banknote Shanghai, China, 1920. $1, P-1s, S/M#C293-40, Specimen Banknote, Black on m/c underprint with Worthy standing at center, Back green with medallion supported by 2 lions, S/N 000000, The top selvage has engraved “F-7687 - $1 FACE COMMERCIAL BANK OF CHINA”, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ with comment “selvage include”. Printer: ABNC. Only 1 note grades higher out of 25 graded in the PMG census. This is the highest graded example to be offered in auction. ������ Est. $1250-2500 43 43 Commercial Bank of China, 1920, $5, Specimen Banknote Shanghai, China, 1920. $5, P-4As, S/M#C293, Specimen Banknote, Brown on blue and m/c underprint with Worthy standing at center, Back blue with medallion supported by 2 lions, S/N 000000, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ with comment “selvage included”. Printer: ABNC. ��������������� Est. $1200-2400 44 44 Commercial Bank of China, 1920, $10, “Top Pop” Specimen Banknote Shanghai, China, 1920. $10, P-5s, S/M#C293-44, Specimen Banknote, Orange-yellow on purple and m/c underprint with Worthy standing at center, Back orange-yellow with medallion supported by 2 lions, S/N 000000, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ with comments “selvage included & printer’s stamp”. Printer: ABNC. Tied with one other note as highest graded out of 11 graded in the PMG census. None have ever been offered at auction previously at this high of grade designation. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $2500-5000