Archives International Auctions Auction 85 May 23, 2023

Archives International Auctions - Sale 85 12 April 4, 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 57 57 Central Bank of China, 1923, “English Signature” Issued Banknote China, 1923. $1, P-172a, S/M#C305-3, Issued Banknote, Yellow-orange on m/c underprint with SYS at center, “English Signature”, Great S/N B885288, PMG graded Very Fine 25, ABNC. Only 9 notes graded in the PMG census with only 2 notes grading 1 increment higher. This is the first time we have offered an issued example of this rarity. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $230-450 58 58 Central Bank of China, 1923, “Chinese Signature” Issued Banknote China, 1923. $1, P-172b, S/M#C305-3, Issued Banknote, Yellow-orange on m/c underprint with SYS at center, “Chinese Signature”, S/N F744350, PMG graded Very Fine 20 with comment “Paper Pull,” ABNC. Only 5 graded notes are listed in the PMG census with only 2 notes grading higher. This is the first time we have offered an issued example of this rarity. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $230-450 59 59 Central Bank of China, 1931-1936 Issued Banknote Pair China, ND (1931)-1936. Lot of 2 Issued banknotes: 10 Cents = 1 Chiao, P-202 S/M#C300-15, Dark green, S/N L998340X, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ; and 1 Yuan, P-211a S/M#C300-92, Orange on yellow and multicolor underprint, S/N A744653J, Sign. #10, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. Both are printed by CHB. (2) ���������������� Est. $180-350 60 60 Central Bank of China, 1928 and ND (1931), Trio of Issued Banknotes China, 1928 and ND (1931). Lot of 3 Issued Banknotes, Includes: $10 - Shanghai, P-197e, S/M#C300-42c, Blue on m/c underprint, S/N SX134290R, PMG graded Choice Unc 64, ABNC; 20 Cents = 2 Chiao, P-203 (2), S/M#C300-20, Blue printing, S/N C391018W & K928077B, Both notes are PMG graded, Gem Unc 65 EPQ & Choice About Unc 58 EPQ, CHB. (2). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ���������� Est. $160-300 61 61 Central Bank of China, 1935, Issued Banknote China, 1936. 1 Yuan, P-211a, S/M#C300-92, Issued Banknote, Orange on m/c underprint with SYS at right, S/N B825387Q, Printer: CHB, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. ���������������� Est. $75-150 62 62 Central Bank of China, 1936-45, Trio of Issued Banknotes China, 1936-45. Lot of 3 Central Bank of China, Issued Banknotes, Includes: 1 Yuan, P-211a, 1936, S/M#C300-92, S/N A717835J, PMG graded Gem Unc 66 EPQ, CHB; 5 Yuan, P-213a, 1936, S/M#C300-96a, S/N V637729 Y/W, PMG graded Choice Unc 64, TDLR; and, 2000 Yuan, P-301a, S/M#C300-271, S/N BF421323, PMG graded About Unc 53 with comments “Minor Stains,” CPF. (3). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �������� Est. $250-500