Archives International Auctions Auction 99 February 5, 2025

Archives International Auctions - Sale 99 13 February 5, 2025 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Foreign Banknotes Colombia 58 58 Columbia Landing of Columbus Proof Vignette, ca.1860-1910 Colombia. ND (ca.1880-1900). Banco De Colombia proof vignette for 100 Pound-500 Pesos, P-S397 bond or banknote top printed on india paper mounted on large manila envelope. Printed in dark orange. Well known image of Columbus holding sword and flag with his crewmen and natives in background, 120mm by 60 mm. Top of envelope also has “Republica De Colombia” stock or bond title in black. Also Used on the Back of the U.S. 1st Issue $5 National Bank Note Series. Rare archival proof vignette of Christopher Columbus. ABNC. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $270-400 59 59 Colombia. Banco de la Republica, 1972, 2 Pesos, P-413, Issued Banknote and Matching Proof Vignette Bogota, Colombia, 1972. 2 Pesos Oro, P-413a, Issued Banknote, Purple on m/c underprint with portrait of Policarpa Salavarrieta at left, S/N 48050056. Lot also includes ABNC vignette of Policarpa Salavarrieta done in 1971. Policarpa Salavarrieta (c. 26 January 1795 – 14 November 1817), also known by her nickname of La Pola, was a Neogranadine seamstress who spied for the Revolutionary Forces during the Spanish Reconquista of the Viceroyalty of New Granada. She was captured by Spanish Royalists and ultimately executed for high treason. The Day of the Colombian Woman is commemorated on the anniversary of her death. She is now considered a heroine of the independence of Colombia. The issued banknote is in VF+ condition and the Large Die Proof Vignette dated “12-16- (19)71” is in CU condition. (2). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������� Est. $150-200 Costa Rica 60 60 Costa Rica. Banco Nacional deCosta Rica, 1943, Issued Banknote. Costa Rica, 1943. 1 Colon, P-190, Issued Banknote, Green and red printing with seated woman at center, S/N C 261737, Note is an overprint on Costa Rica #166, PMG graded Very Fine 30 with comment “Annotation,” ABNC. ������������������������������������������������ Est. $200-350 61 61 Costa Rica. Banco Central de Costa Rica, ND (1951-1977), Front Proof Banknote. Costa Rica, ND (1951-77). 500 Colones, P-225p1, Front Proof, Purple on green and m/c underprint with portrait of M. M. Gutierrez at right, POCs along bottom, Mounted on cardstock, Uncirculated to CU condition, ABNC. ���� Est. $400-600 Cuba 62 62 Cuba. National Bank of Cuba, 1970 to 1988, Issued and Specimen Banknote Collection. Cuba, 1970-88. Lot of 6 Issued and Specimen Banknotes, Includes: 1 Peso, P-102as, Specimen Note, 1970, Legacy Choice New 63; 1 Peso, P-102bs, Specimen Note, 1978, Legacy Gem New 66PPQ; 1 Peso, P-102b, 1981, Legacy Superb Gem New 67PPQ; 1 Peso, P-102d, 1988, Legacy Gem New 65PPQ; 1 Peso, P-102d, 1988, Legacy Gem New 65PPQ; 1 Peso, P-102s2, Specimen Note, 1982, Legacy Gem New 65PPQ; 1 Peso, P-102s3, Specimen Note, 1988, Legacy Very Choice New 64. All Specimen notes have Specimen overprints. (6). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. Est. $140-280