AIA Sale #47 March 13th, 2018 - U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily and Coins

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Tuesday, March 13th, 2018 in 2 Sessions
U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily and Coins
Lots 1 to 973
SESSION 1 – Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Coins & Scripophily
Tuesday, March 13th, 2018 (Lots 1 to 576) beginning at 10:30 AM Local Time

SESSION 2 – U.S. Banknotes, Scripophily, Coins, Security Printing Ephemera & Historic Ephemera
Tuesday, March 13th, 2018 (Lots 577 to 973) beginning no earlier than 4:00 PM Local Time

On behalf of the entire Archives International Auctions team, I would like to personally welcome you to our 47th auction we have held over the last ten years. We are excited to offer over 950 lots of rare and desirable U.S. & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily and Coins in our first auction of 2018.

Included in the sale are consignments from numerous estates and longtime collections with many items having never been offered previously at auction. Included in the sale is a desirable selection of U.S., Chinese and Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Coins, and Security Printing Ephemera.

We are offering over 130 lots of Chinese Banknotes and Scripophily. Some of the highlights of the Chinese section include a 1912, Bank of China “Peking” Branch issue rarity, possibly the finest known; 4 attractive examples of the Kiangse Government Bank, 1907 Dollar Issue; and an outstanding Peiyang Tientsin Bank, ND (ca.1910) 5 Tael Issue and dozens of other rare and desirable notes. Chile is highlighted by 2 Specimen examples of the extremely rare bank, Banco Agricola, ca.1870, 1 and 5 Pesos notes that are only known in Proof form with no issued examples known and is unpriced in the SCWPM; A very attractive offering of 30 different Colombia Proof banknotes, ca.1886 to 1951, are offered, most in Gem Uncirculated condition; a lovely 1905 Danish West Indies, 10 Francs face proof is offered and the French banknote offering includes an exceptional assortment of Siege Notes.

An exceptional offering of Iran, Bank Markazi specimens, ca.1971 to 1982 issues, of over 30 different varieties, many unlisted in Specimen format will highlight the sale. Hundreds of additional worldwide notes are sure to attract attention of the beginning to serious collector as well as dealers with many single notes to large group lots that are fresh to the marketplace and have never been offered in auction previously. Another major highlight of the auction is a presentation specimen booklet of the 1982 to 1989, U.A.E. Currency Board set of 6 different Specimen notes from BW&C, many in choice to Gem condition and rare in this format. Philippines includes an exceptional aBangko Sentral ng Philippines, 1998 Commemorative 100,000 Piso Banknote as well as numerous early issues. The first session ends with 45 lots of Ancient and World Coins with many desirable coins included.

The second session includes U.S. coins, Banknotes, Scripophily and Security Printing Ephemera. Highlights include many proof obsolete notes from the Silver City Collection we offered in 2010-2011 with many rare notes never seen before that sale. The Scripophily section is highlighted by an Alaska Gold and Silver Mining Company, 1878 Stock Certificate, issued only 12 years after Seward’s Folly of his purchasing Alaska from the Russians in 1867; an extremely early and rare 1904 Ford Motor Company of Canada is offered as well as over 110 lots of issued and specimen railroad stocks and bonds; the Scripophily section includes over 350 lots of rare and interesting bonds and shares with numerous topics that are represented.

We are now working on our Winter and Spring 2018 auctions and are seeking consignments for our upcoming sales. Please contact us to discuss how you may participate in our future auctions. I would like to thank everyone who has participated in our previous sales and has helped make this auction series a resounding success. We are looking forward to another exciting auction and hope you enjoy our current offerings.
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The auction will take place on March 13th, 2018 at AIA's office located at 1580 Lemoine Ave., Suite #7, Fort Lee, NJ 07024 beginning at 10:30 AM for both sessions.
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Roman Empire, 2nd-3rd Century AD, Trio of Coins.541 - Roman Empire, 2nd-3rd Century AD, Trio of Coins.
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Includes silver Denarius of Antoninus Pius, ca.197 AD-217 AD; and two silver Denarius coins of Severu Alexander 223 AD and 229 AD. All better examples
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Roman Empire, 2nd-4th Century BC, Pair of Coins.542 - Roman Empire, 2nd-4th Century BC, Pair of Coins.
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Includes silver Denarius of Gnaeus Baebius Tamphilus, 137 BC, 3.91g, obverse features head of Roma left, necklace of pendants; reverse features Apollo
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Estimate : 65.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Roman Empire, 3rd Century AD, Pair of Coins.543 - Roman Empire, 3rd Century AD, Pair of Coins.
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Includes silver Denarius of Geta Felicitas and silver Denarius of Julia Domna wife of Septimius Severus. Both XF.
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Roman Empire, 3rd-4th Century AD, Quintet of Coins.544 - Roman Empire, 3rd-4th Century AD, Quintet of Coins.
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Includes double Denarius, ca.253 AD-268 AD, issued under Gallienus (2); bronze coin issued under Valentinian II. Lot also includes Milan issued Quatra
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Start Price : 140.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Syria, Group of 12, ca. 2nd Century BC.545 - Syria, Group of 12, ca. 2nd Century BC.
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Greek Syria. Lot of 12 ancient copper coins, all described/identified, includes Antiochos III, Seleukos IV, Antoiochus IV, Demetrios I, etc; mostly VG
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Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
 
 
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Mixed Trio of Ancient Coins & Tokens with Greek Corinthian Silver Coin546 - Mixed Trio of Ancient Coins & Tokens with Greek Corinthian Silver Coin
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Greece. Lot includes 3 pieces, one identified as Greek Corinthian silver piece with Pegasus on one side and Mercury on the other; the second piece app
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Estimate : 110.00 - 180.00
Sold to floor for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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India, Ceylon, Pisidia, Group of 12, ca. 2nd Century BC to 17th Century AD.547 - India, Ceylon, Pisidia, Group of 12, ca. 2nd Century BC to 17th Century AD.
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India. Lot of 12 ancient and medeival copper coins, all described/identified, 8 from India, 1 from Ceylon, 2 from Pisidia, 1 from Baktria. India inclu
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Sinkiang, China. AH1315 (1898) 3 mace, Sinkiang L&M-706 Y18A.548 - Sinkiang, China. AH1315 (1898) 3 mace, Sinkiang L&M-706 Y18A.
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China. NGC graded VF details with note of mount removed.
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
 
 
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Ottoman Empire, Group of 17, 19th Century.549 - Ottoman Empire, Group of 17, 19th Century.
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Lot includes 2 copper and 15 silver coins, mostly 10 Para but aso other denominations, all stuck in Ottoman Egypt under Sultans Abdul Majid, Abdul Azi
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Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Great Britain Half Penny & Penny Assortment in Whitman Book.550 - Great Britain Half Penny & Penny Assortment in Whitman Book.
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Great Britain, Lot of 34 Half Pennies, Fine to Unc. Brown, 1937 to 1967 and a lot of 15 Pennies, all King George V and VI issues, mostly Fine to VF. N
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 35.00 - 70.00
 
 
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Great Britain: 1826-1936, Quartet of Silver Coins551 - Great Britain: 1826-1936, Quartet of Silver Coins
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Great Britain, From George IV issues a Half-crown, 1826, KM# 695, VF; from the Victorian period a Three pence, 1887, KM# 732, XF-AU; and from the Geor
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 55.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Assortment of Earlier India Coins.552 - Assortment of Earlier India Coins.
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Includes a quartet of Indo-Greek "Arab-Square" coins (3.22g, 3.74g, ,6.69g, 7.28g); a trio of thick Mughal India copper Falus coins (9.13g...
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Modena: 13th C.-20th C., Mixed Group of 8 Coins553 - Modena: 13th C.-20th C., Mixed Group of 8 Coins
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Italy, lot includes Grosso, 1226-1293, Var-615, with dots, Fine+; Grosso, 1242-1293, Var-615; and Grosso, Var-616; also included are modern tokens and
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Estimate : 140.00 - 230.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Modena: Ercole III d'Este, 1780-1796, Group of 12 Coins554 - Modena: Ercole III d'Este, 1780-1796, Group of 12 Coins
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Italy, lot includes 2 Bolognini, 1784, C-16, 2 pcs one UNC one VF; 2 Bolognini, 1783, C-16, Fine; 1 Bolognini, 1783, 5 pcs Fine to Very Fine; 1 Soldo,
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Start Price : 85.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 220.00
 
 
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Modena: Francesco III d'Este, 1737-1780, Group of 13 Coins555 - Modena: Francesco III d'Este, 1737-1780, Group of 13 Coins
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Italy, lot includes 1 Soldo, Var-852; Capellone, 1750, Var-847/1; Giorgino, 1741, Var-849; Bolognino, CNI-71; Soldo, Var-852; 2 Bolognini, 1740, Var-8
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Start Price : 140.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Modena: Francesco III d'Este, 1737-1780, Trio of Coins556 - Modena: Francesco III d'Este, 1737-1780, Trio of Coins
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Italy, lot includes billon Giorgino, 1740, Var-849, Choice Very Fine; Giorgino, 1741, Var-849, Fine; and Bolognino, ND, Var-851, About Very Fine.
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Venice: Revolutionary Issues, 1848-1849, Quintet of Coins557 - Venice: Revolutionary Issues, 1848-1849, Quintet of Coins
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Italy, lot includes 1 Centesimo, C-181; 3 Centesimi, C-182; two 5 Centesimi, C-183; and silver 15 Centesimi, C-181; all dated 1948-1949, all Fine-Very
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Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Italy, 1534-1559, Quintet of Early Coins issued under Ercole II, 4th Duke of Modena.558 - Italy, 1534-1559, Quintet of Early Coins issued under Ercole II, 4th Duke of Modena.
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Lot of coins issued under Ercole II, 4th Duke of Modena, including Sesino, 0.94g; Bianco, 4.2g; Grosseto; and two Quattrinos, 0.47g. 5 pieces in tota
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Estimate : 180.00 - 280.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Italy, 1597-1628, Group of Early Coins issued under Duke Cesare d'Este of Modena.559 - Italy, 1597-1628, Group of Early Coins issued under Duke Cesare d'Este of Modena.
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Lot of coins issued under Duke Cesare d'Este of Modena. Includes Giorgino; Lira (2); 6 Bolognini (3); Mezza Lire, 1610, Var. 691; Sesino, Var. 7...
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Start Price : 140.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Italy, 1598, Gold  Ongaro Coin issued under Duke Cesare d'Este of Modena.560 - Italy, 1598, Gold Ongaro Coin issued under Duke Cesare d'Este of Modena.
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Gold Ongaro issued under Duke Cesare d'Este of Modena, Var 671. Obverse legend: CAESAR DVX MVT REG, Reverse legend: NOBILTAS ESTENSIS. Nice XF.
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Estimate : 350.00 - 600.00
Sold to P********8 for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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