Archives International Auctions Auction 85 May 23, 2023

Archives International Auctions - Sale 85 42 April 4, 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com WORLD BANKNOTE PHOTO PROOFS 215 215 Government of India, ND (1917-30), TDLR Pair of Reverse Production Department Photo and Intaglio Proofs India, ND (1917-30). Lot of 2 Reverse Proofs, Includes: Reverse of 10 Rupee Photo Progress Proof, Similar to the 10 Rupees, P-16 or P-19 reverse with Men riding elephants with the Bank name at top and denomination at bottom, but missing text on the left. Printed on glossy photo paper, Uncirculated condition, this photo-proof of the original specimen was used during the production process by TDLR to determine if the design and text were fine and correct and also used for their own design for comparison or reference. Original photo-proof from the Thomas De La Rue production and design department; and, a Reverse Progress Intaglio Proof of a 1 Rupee Note Border with only undertint in middle with no vignette or text in reverse mirror Image, “1R” in all 4 corners with ornate engraving design in border edges. Intaglio printed in black on thin glossy Paper. Choice VF to XF condition. This is probably an essay design which may not have been used, either for India or other countries that use Rupees for denomination on currency. Both are from the TDLR archives. TDLR. (2). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������ Est. $300-600 FOREIGN BANKNOTES Indonesia 216 216 Republik Indonesia, 1947, Issued Banknote Indonesia, 1947. 100 Rupiah, P-29, Issued Banknote, Brown on brown-orange/pink underprint Block SDA1, PMG graded Choice uncirculated 63. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $180-350 217 217 Republik Indonesia, 1953UnifaceObverse Progress Proof Indonesia, 1953. 1 Rupiah, P-38, Uniface Progress Proof printed on beige paper, Blue printing with peach and palms at left and terraced field at right. Note has large margin at left side, Back is blank. Rare production proof from SBN archives. XF condition. ���������������������� Est. $140-280 218 218 Indonesia Banknote, 1956 to 1984 Group of 5 Issued PMG graded Replacement Notes Indonesia, 1956-84. 5 Issued banknotes: 10 Rupiah, P-56* R14, S/N XAL024118, PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ; 1 Rupiah, P-74* RF4, Sequential S/Ns are XLR065196 and XLR065197, both PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 (2); 100 Rupiah, P-122a* RL10, Sequential S/Ns are XOT254078 and XOT254079, both are PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ (2). 5 banknotes total. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $120-240 Iran 219 219 Bank Melli Iran, ND (1938)/AH1317 Issued Banknote Iran, ND (1938)/AH1317. 500 Rials, P-37a, Issued banknote, Blue on multicolor underprint, S/N C996475, Watermark: Shah Reza, Western S/N, PMG graded Very Fine 20 with comments “Minor Repairs, Annotation.” �������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $280-550