Archives International Auctions Auction 93 April 18, 2024

Archives International Auctions - Sale 93 8 April 18, 2024 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com China - Republic 36 36 Bank of Communications, 1914 and 1927, Assortment of Issued Banknotes with Rare Branch Issues China, 1927. Lot of 9 Issued Banknotes, Includes: 5 Yuan, 1914, P-117o (2) S/M#C126-93, Shanghai Branch, ABNC, VF; 1927, 5 Yuan, P-146Ca, Shantung, English Signature; 5 Yuan, P-146Cb, Chefoo/Shantung, English and Chinese Signatures; 5 Yuan, P-146Cc, Lungkow/Shantung, English and Chinese Signatures; 5 Yuan, P-146Cd, Tsinan/Shantung, English and Chinese Signatures; 5 Yuan, P-146Ce, Tsingtau/Shantung, English and Chinese Signatures; 5 Yuan, P-146Cf, Weihaiwei/Shantung, English and Chinese Signatures; and, 1941, 5 Yuan, P-157a, S/M#C126-251, CMPA. Notes range from Fine to VF+ condition. All of the Branch Issues are rare. Only 3 notes have been graded for the Chefoo/Shantung branch; 13 notes for the Lungkow/Shantung branch; 7 notes for the Tsinan/Shantung branch; 17 notes graded for the Tsingtau/Shantung Branch; and 3 notes graded for the Weihaiwei/Shantung Branch. All are rare in any condition with very few appearance at auction. This is an opportunity to acquire all of these rarities at one time. (9). ���� Est. $600-750 37 37 Central Bank of China, 1945, 1000 Yuan Color Trial Specimen Banknote China, 1945. 1000 Yuan, P-289s S/M#C300-265, Specimen banknote, Maroon/brown printing with SYS at center, Back is brick red with denomination at center, S/N 1-A 000000 with code “DS4-LS2-9-16-45” printed at top right corner, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. Printer: SBNC. ����������������������������������������������� Est. $400-600 38 38 Central Bank of China, 1949, Lot of over 40 Issued Banknotes. Group 1. China, 1949. Lot of 40+ 10,000 Yuan, P-417, Group of Issued Banknotes, Blue on m/c underprint with CKS at right, Back is blue with bank building at left, VF to XF or better condition. (40+). �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $250-400 39 39 Central Bank of China, 1949, Lot of over 40 Issued Banknotes. Group 2. China, 1949. Lot of 40+ 10,000 Yuan, P-417, Group of Issued Banknotes, Blue on m/c underprint with CKS at right, Back is blue with bank building at left, VF to XF or better condition. (40+). �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $250-400 40 40 Central Bank of China, 1949, Lot of over 40 Issued Banknotes. Group 3. China, 1949. Lot of 40+ 10,000 Yuan, P-417, Group of Issued Banknotes, Blue on m/c underprint with CKS at right, Back is blue with bank building at left, VF to XF or better condition. (40+). �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $250-400