Archives International Auctions Auction 98 December 2, 2024

Archives International Auctions - Sale 98 33 December 2, 2024 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Iran- Persia 161 161 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 Iraq 162 162 Iraq. Central Bank of Iraq, ND (1959), Issued Banknote. Iraq, ND (1959). 1 Dinar, P-53a, Issued Banknote, Blue on orange and m/c underprint, Back is blue with Harp of Ur at center, S/N 728734 D/12, PMG graded Choice Extremely Fine 45. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $180-280 163 163 Iraq. Central Bank of Iraq, ND (1959), Issued Banknote. Iraq, ND (1959). 5 Dinars, P-54b, Issued Banknote, Light purple on m/c underprint with republic arms of 1958 at right, Back is purple with ancient carving of Hammurabi receiving the laws at center, S/N 054632 H/16, PMG graded Extremely Fine 40. ���������������������� Est. $180-280 164 164 Central Bank of Iraq, 2003, Complete Original Pack of 100 Sequential Notes. Iraq, 2003. Original Pack of 100 Notes, all are 50 Dinars, P-90, Complete Pack of Banknotes, Purple on m/c underprint with grain silo at Basrah at right, Uncirculated to Gem Uncirculated or better condition. (100) ���������������������� Est. $200-300 Ireland 165 165 Ireland. National Bank Ltd., 1895, Proof Banknote - Unlisted Date and Proof Only Issue. Ireland, Unlisted date, 1895. 10 Pounds, P-206p NA44, Proof Banknote, Black printing with arms at top, Uniface note, PMG graded About Uncirculated 53 with comments “Printer’s Annotations” and “Previously Mounted,”, cut into the design at bottom, partially to cancel the note, printed on soft india type of paper, PBC. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $400-600