Archives International Auctions Auction 95 July 23, 2024

Archives International Auctions - Sale 95 25 July 23, 2024 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 101 101 French Oceania - Chambre de Commerce, 1919, Issued Banknote French Oceania - French Administration, 1919. 50 Centimes, P-2, Issued Banknote, Green printing with women leaning on arches at left and right, Back is brown with text at center and Helmeted woman at left and right, S/N C 30718, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ, Halpin Lithograph Co., San Francisco. Only 3 notes grade 1 increment higher out of 14 notes graded in the PMG census and this is the highest graded note to ever be offered at auction. (ex. Allen Berk Collection) ��������������� Est. $750-1500 102 102 French Oceania - Bons de Caisse des Etablissements Français Libres de l’Océanie, 1942, Emergency WII Issued Banknote French Oceania - French Administration, 1942. 50 Centimes, P-7, Issued Emergency Money, Green with red/orange underprint, Upright hand holding torch of freedom behind shield of Lorraine at center, Text on back, S/N A3 777, PMG graded Very Fine 20. (ex. Allen Berk Collection) ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $300-600 103 103 French Oceania - Chambre de Commerce, 1942, Emergency WII Issued Banknote French Oceania - French Administration, 1942. 1 Franc, P-8 SB1307, Emergency WII Issued Banknote, Green and red printing with upright hand holding torch of freedom behind shield of Lorraine at center, Text on back, S/N B6 310, PMG graded Very Fine 25 with comments “Minor Rust, Discoloration.” (ex. Allen Berk Collection) ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $300-500 104 104 French Oceania - Chambre de Commerce, 1942, Emergency WII Issued Banknote French Oceania - French Administration, 1942. 2 Francs, P-9, Emergency WII Issued Banknote, Blue printing with upright hand holding torch of freedom behind shield of Lorraine at center, Text on back, S/N A2 759, PMG graded Very Fine 20. (ex. Allen Berk Collection) ���������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $350-600 French West Africa - Dakar 105 105 Banque de l’Afrique Occidentale - Dakar, 192, Specimen - Proof Banknote Rarity Dakar, French West Africa, 1920. 25 Francs, P-7Bap, Proof Banknote, Gray-brown and green printing with elephant head and tree at left and at right, Back is orange with text, Pin Punched Specimen, S/N O.00 000, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 with comment “Specimen Perforation Included.” This is the only example graded by PMG. (ex. Allen Berk Collection) ���������������������������������� Est. $800-1600