Archives International Auctions Auction 85 May 23, 2023

Archives International Auctions - Sale 85 51 April 4, 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Philippines 265 265 Philippines Treasury Certificate. 1936 Issue Banknote Philippines, 1936. 1 Peso, P-81, Issued Banknote. Black on orange underprint with portrait of Mabini at left. S/N D17350495D pp E Printer: USBEP. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63 with comment “previously mounted.” ������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $150-300 266 266 Central Bank of the Philippines, ND (1949) High Grade Essay Uniface Obverse Color Trial Specimen Banknote Philippines, ND (1949). 5 Centavos, P-125cts1, Essay Obverse Color Trial Specimen, Black on light blue underprint, S/N A/A 000000, PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 68 EPQ. Printer: SBNC. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $250-500 267 267 Central Bank of the Philippines, ND (1949)-1951, High Grade Uniface Essay Specimen Pair. Philippines, ND (1949)-1951. Lot of 2 essay Specimen/Color Trial Notes, Includes: 1 Centavo, Black on blue underprint, PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ; and, 5 Centavos, Black on blue underprint, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. (2). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. SBNC Essay designs that were never used. ������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $300-600 WORLD BANKNOTE PHOTO PROOFS Poland 268 268 Bank Polski, 1928, TDLR Essay Obverse Photo Proof Poland, 1928. 20 Zlotych, P-Unlisted (could be P-68), Essay Obverse Photo Proof, Black and white photo, obverse with young woman in profile at right and Arms of Poland at left, Printed on glossy photo paper, Uncirculated condition. This photo proof of the original unused mockup design was used during the production process to determine if the designs and text were correct or acceptable to the client and also used for approvals by TDLR. Original photo-proof from the Thomas De La Rue production and design department. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $150-300 FOREIGN BANKNOTES Portugal 269 269 Banco de Portugal, ND (1904-1917) “Top Pop” Unmarked Specimen or Remainder Banknote. Portugal, ND (1904-1917), 500 Reis, P-105r (This is really an unmarked Specimen or Specimen/Proof ). Black on light green underprint, Arms at top middle, back is black on peach underprint, Mercury at right, POC, Large excess margin at left, no other overprints, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. Only 3 notes have been graded as a Remainder, none as a specimen in the PMG census, with this being the highest graded example. BWC. ��������������������������������� Est. $500-1000