Archives International Auctions Auction 95 July 23, 2024

Archives International Auctions - Sale 95 35 July 23, 2024 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Iran- Persia 147 147 National Bank of Persia (aka Bank Melli-e Iran). ND (AH1311- AH1313 // 1932-1934). Lot of 4 Early Proof Design Element Vignettes. Iran (Persia was the name used until 1935). ND (Pre 1935). A set of four intaglio printed proof denomination counter vignettes, printed on india paper in black or green, as used on the 1932-1934 issues of the National Bank of Persia. Established in 1927 under German management, and with Kurt Lindenblatt as its governor, it was to be the vehicle for Germany’s economic expansion into Persia. By World War II, Reza Shah’s Iran and Hitler’s Germany had developed close commercial ties. But this was a relationship that came to an abrupt end with the Allied invasion of Iran in 1941. Thereafter, the Bank came to be known by its Persian name – the Bank Melli-e Iran – which became the country’s Central Bank until 1960 and continues as a commercial bank to this day. The first piece included is a “10” as used on the 10 Rials, AH1311, P-19, die # 69213; the second is a “50” as used on the 50 Rials, AH1311, P-21, die # 69386; third is a “500” as used on the 500 Rials, AH1311, P-23, die # 69366; and the fourth is a pair of different “1000”’’s as used on the 1000 Rials (different designs in the different corners), AH1313, P-30, die # 71431. Each of the numeral figures on the four pieces is enclosed in a unique and elaborate guilloche, with “National Bank of Persia” indicated. ABNC. Extremely rare in this form, with the original bank name. All are in AU to uncirculated condition except for the 10 Rials proof which is missing small pieces from the lower right and upper left corners. Extremely rare Iran banknote production items. (4) ������ Est. $600-1000 Israel 148 148 Bank of Israel, 1958/5718, Issued Banknote Israel, 1958/5718. 10 Lirot, P-32a, Issued Banknote, Lilac and purple on m/c underprint, Scientist with microscope and test tubes at left, S/N 561234 T/2, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ, TDLR. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $75-150 149 149 Bank of Israel, 1983, Uncut Sheet of 3 Banknotes with Commemorative Folder Israel, 1984. 1000 Sheqalim, P-49b, Uncut Sheet of Banknotes with Commemorative Folder, Green on m/c underprint with Rabbi Moses Maimonides at right, Back has view of Tiberias, S/Ns 3561939540-3561939542, AU to Unc condition and printed by JEZ. ������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-350 150 150 Bank of Israel, 1984, Uncut Sheet of 3 Banknotes with Commemorative Folder Israel, 1984. 5000 Sheqalim, P-50b, Uncut Sheet of Banknotes with Commemorative Folder, Blue on m/c underprint with city view at center and Levi Eshkol at right, Back shows water pope with modern design, S/Ns 6012255663-6012255665, AU to Unc condition and printed by JEZ. ���������������������� Est. $120-200 Italian East Africa - WWII 151 151 Italian East Africa - ItalianOccupationWWII, Banca d’Italia, 1939, Issued Banknote Italian East Africa, 1939. 100 Lire, P-2b, Issued Italian Occupation WWII Banknote, Blue-green on orange underprint, Reclining Roma with shield and spear holding Victory statue beside she-wolf with Romulus and Remus at bottom center, Back is blue-green and brown with eagle and wreath at center, S/N Q26 3907, PMG graded Very Fine 25. (ex. Allen Berk Collection) ������������������������������������������ Est. $200-400