Archives International Auctions Auction 92 March 6, 2024

Archives International Auctions - Sale 92 18 March 6, 2024 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 84 84 Central Bank of China, 1942, Issued Banknote China, 1942. 10 Yuan, P-245c S/M#C300-171, Issued Banknote, Blue on purple underprint with SYS at left, Back Is blue with soldier standing in front of the Great Wall at center, S/N OS017979, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ, TDLR. ��������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-350 85 85 Central Bank of China, 1945 to 1948, Assortment of Issued Banknotes China, 1945 to 1948. Lot of 4 Issued Banknotes, Includes: 50 Yuan, P-273 S/M#C300-224, S/N AQ420395, PMG graded About Unc 55, CPFS; 2000 Yuan, P-301a S/M#C300-271, S/N BF421323, PMG About Unc 53 with comment “Minor Stain,” CPF; 500 Customs Gold Units, P-336 S/M#C301-22, S/N 223100 Block 51-D, PMG About Unc 53 with comment “Toning,” SBNC; 10,000 Customs Gold Units, P-363 S/M#C301-71, S/N 472196 Block 68-B, PMG Choice Unc 64 with comment “Minor Ink,” SBNC. (4). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������������������������ Est. $250-450 86 86 Central Bank of China, 1945, 50Yuan, Issued Banknote China, 1945. 50 Yuan, P-273 S/M#C300-224, Issued Banknote, Red on pale red underprint with Portrait of SYS at left, Back is red, S/N AV305461, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ, CPFS. �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $120-240 87 87 Central Bank of China, 1945, Color Trial Specimen Banknote China, 1945. 1000 Yuan, P-289s (It is a Color Trial but incorrectly attributed) S/M#C300-265, Specimen banknote, Reddish Brown face with SYS at center, Back is Reddish Brown too, S/N 1-A 000000, Top right margin has printed in small red letters “ DB4-LS2-9-16-45” which refers to the order number and shade selection as well as date printed. PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ, SBNC. ������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $400-600 88 88 Central Bank of China, 1945, High Grade Color Trial Specimen Banknote China, 1945. 1000 Yuan, P-289s (It is a Color Trial but incorrectly attributed) S/M#C300-265, Specimen banknote, Reddish Brown face with SYS at center, Back is Light brown, S/N 1-A 000000, Top right margin has printed in small red letters “ DB4-LS1-9-16-45” which refers to the order number and shade selection as well as date printed. PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ. SBNC. ���������������������� Est. $600-1000 89 89 Central Bank of China, 1945, High grade Issued Banknote China, 1945. 1000 Yuan, P-290 S/M#C300-264, Issued Banknote, Purple with portrait of SYS at center, Back is purple with denomination at center and left and right, S/N 53-F 383372, PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ, SBNC. Only 14 notes grade 1 increment higher and one grades 2 increments higher out of 3,412 notes graded in the PMG census. This note will be difficult to improve upon. ������������������������������������� Est. $180-350