AIA Sale 42 - U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Coins, Scripophily and Security Printing Ephemera

Auction Details

On behalf of the entire Archives International Auctions team, I would like to personally welcome you to our 42nd auction we have held over the last ten years. We are excited to offer close to 1100 lots of rare and desirable banknotes, coins and scripophily including additional selections from the Alexander I. Pogrebetsky Family Archives of rare Chinese banknotes as well as an impressive variety of U.S. & Worldwide Banknotes, Coins, and Scripophily.

Included in the sale are consignments from numerous estates and longtime collections with many items having never been offered at auction previously. The sale is broken into two sessions, the first includes Chinese and Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, and Coins and the second session consists of U.S. Banknotes, Scripophily, Coins, Security Printing Ephemera, and historic Documents and fiscal items.

Some of the many foreign highlights of the auction include over 170 lots of Chinese and Asian banknotes, coins, and scripophily; a $10 issued Deutsch-Asiatische Bank, 1907 "Shanghai" Branch Rarity; a 1910, $500, Russo-Asiatic Bank issued rarity and numerous banknotes from the Alexander I Pogrebetsky Family Archives will also be included. There are an additional 428 lots of worldwide banknotes including a U.A.E., 1973 Specimen set from 1 Dirham to 1000 Dirhams; a discovery specimen set of 3 notes from Colombia, Senores Fernando Restrepo & Hijos, ND (1893) approval specimens; there will be over 75 lots of Russian banknotes, and hundreds of other rare and attractive banknotes from all over the world. We are also privileged to offer a discovery collection of 54 different Russian specimen bonds that have never been offered previously dating from 1866 to 1927 that are sure to create significant excitement in the collecting community.

U.S. banknote section will feature over 200 lots consisting of U.S. Colonial, Confederate, Obsolete, Small and Large type, fractional and depression scrip. Highlights include the Hollidaysburg collection of 37 lots of rare 1840 to 1860’s obsolete scrip notes, many having been off the market for over 25 years and very rare; Large type notes are highlighted by a 1923 $10 Fr.#123 “Poker Chip” note; a 1902 $5, Ely, Nevada Territorial National rarity is offered with only 14 large sized notes known for the state; and numerous other notes.

Coins are represented by a nice early 1500’s to 1600’s English coin assortment and desirable U.S. coins from ½ cents to Silver dollars. The sale offers Security Printing Ephemera including early ca.1820-40’s copper printing plates from early Security Printers, two different and rare Advertising broadsides from Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Co., ca. 1820-30’s and by International Bank Note Company, ca.1883-1890’s, as well as numerous rare items that seldom come up for auction. The auction ends with a exciting assortment of U.S. & World scripophily.

We are now working on our Spring and Summer 2017 auctions and are seeking consignments for our upcoming April to June 2017 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.


Best of luck, Bob Schwartz
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The auction will take place on Thursday, June 15th, 2017 at AIA's office located at 1580 Lemoine Ave., Suite #7, Fort Lee, NJ 07024 beginning at 10:30 AM
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Ch'ing Dynasty, 1858 Issue Banknote.1Ch'ing Dynasty, 1858 Issue Banknote.
Archives International Auctions
China, (Year 8), 1858, 2000 Cash, P-A4f (S/M#T6-51), Issued, The usual Spindle holes on top margin, S/N 1991, Choice AU with a light water stain on th
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to U*******H for 500.00
Ch'ing Dynasty, 1858 Issue Banknote.2Ch'ing Dynasty, 1858 Issue Banknote.
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China, (Year 8), 1858, 2000 Cash, P-A4f (S/M#T6-51), Issued, The usual Spindle holes on top margin, S/N 6199, the second of 2 sequential notes, Choice
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to U*******H for 525.00
Chun Yih Sing Bank, ND (1875-1908) "Peking" Branch Issue Rarity.3Chun Yih Sing Bank, ND (1875-1908) "Peking" Branch Issue Rarity.
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Peking, China. $1, P-UNL., S/M#UNL, Issued banknote, Black on brown border on light tan paper, S/N 34933, PCGS graded 45 Choice EF - Details with note
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
The Agricultural and Industrial Bank of China, 1927, Pair of Issued  Notes4The Agricultural and Industrial Bank of China, 1927, Pair of Issued Notes
Archives International Auctions
China. Lot includes 10 Cents, P-A93, VF; and 20 Cents, P-A94, Fine. BEPP.
Estimate : 75.00 - 110.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
China & South Sea Bank, Limited, 1921 “Shanghai Branch” Issue.5China & South Sea Bank, Limited, 1921 “Shanghai Branch” Issue.
Archives International Auctions
Shanghai, China, 1 Yuan, P-A121a (S/M#C295-1a), Issued banknote, “Chairman” on lower left corner, S/N AN756710, PMG graded Very Good 8, one of 3 grade
Start Price : 180.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
China & South Sea Bank, 1927 "Shanghai" Issue Banknote.6China & South Sea Bank, 1927 "Shanghai" Issue Banknote.
Archives International Auctions
Shanghai, China, 5 Yuan, P-A127b S/M#C295-21a, Issued banknote, red on m/c, monument at left, back blue, multiple handstamps and chop marks on back. F
Start Price : 130.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
Bank of China, 1 Dollar, 1918 “Shanghai/Peking” Branch Issue.7Bank of China, 1 Dollar, 1918 “Shanghai/Peking” Branch Issue.
Archives International Auctions
China. 1918. $1. P-51l (S/M #C294-100k). Issued banknote, Blue-black on m/c with “Temple of Heaven” in middle, back is Blue-black. S/N 007873. Fine to
Start Price : 85.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
Bank of China, 1918, Issued “Tientsin over Kalgan” Branch Issue Note8Bank of China, 1918, Issued “Tientsin over Kalgan” Branch Issue Note
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Tientsin/Kalgan, China. 1 Yuan, P-51r (S/M#C294-100s), Issued banknote, green on m/c, pagoda in middle, back green, S/N 730809, Fine condition, rare n
Estimate : 130.00 - 180.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
Bank of China, 1924-40 Issues.9Bank of China, 1924-40 Issues.
Archives International Auctions
China. 1, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 Yuan. P-67, 68 (paper loss and separation), 62, 66a, 86, 87d, 88b. First two are Fair to Good, next two very Good, last t
Estimate : 130.00 - 180.00
Sold to floor for 140.00
Bank of Communications, 1914 "Shanghai" Branch Issue Pack of 100.10Bank of Communications, 1914 "Shanghai" Branch Issue Pack of 100.
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Shanghai, China, P-118q, Issued banknotes, Shanghai in blue-black, red signatures , Serial numbers on face and back, AU to Gem Uncirculated with a con
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to b*********r for 1,250.00
Bank of Communications, 1927 First Issue Discovery Issue "Tsingtau" Branch Rarity.11Bank of Communications, 1927 First Issue Discovery Issue "Tsingtau" Branch Rarity.
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Tsingtau, China. 1927, 20 cents, P-143Aa, S/M#C126-181b, Blue face with steamship on left and locomotive on right, back orange-yellow with black Engli
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for 375.00
Central Bank of China over Ningpo Commercial & Savings Bank Ltd., 1920 (1928), Issued Note12Central Bank of China over Ningpo Commercial & Savings Bank Ltd., 1920 (1928), Issued Note
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Shanghai, China. Provisional 5 Dollars, P-170, "Central Bank of China" overprint on P-541, Fine. ABNC.
Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
Central Bank of China, 1923 Specimen Banknote.13Central Bank of China, 1923 Specimen Banknote.
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China. $10, P-177s, S/M#C305-14, Specimen, Green on m/c, back blue, Specimen overprints, POC's, "000000" serial numbers. PMG graded Un...
Start Price : 325.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Central Bank of China, 1945 Issue "Specimen Proof" Banknote, Possibly the Finest Known.14Central Bank of China, 1945 Issue "Specimen Proof" Banknote, Possibly the Finest Known.
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China, 1945, 500 Yuan, Series 1-A, P-283sp, S/M#300-244, Specimen Proof, SYS in middle, black on light blue and gray with red seals and signatures, ba
Start Price : 325.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Central Bank of China, 1948 Proof Banknote.15Central Bank of China, 1948 Proof Banknote.
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China, 1948, 5000 Yuan, P-360 Unlisted Uniface Front and Back Proofs, The back is printed on planchetted banknote paper and the face on white paper. B
Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
Sold to U*******H for 110.00
Central Bank of China, 1948 Uncut Pair Proof Banknotes.16Central Bank of China, 1948 Uncut Pair Proof Banknotes.
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China, 1948, 5000 Yuan, P-360 Unlisted Uniface Front and Back Proof pairs, The back is printed on planchetted banknote paper and the face on white pap
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to U*******H for 425.00
Central Bank of China, 1948 "CGU" Issue Color Trial Specimen.17Central Bank of China, 1948 "CGU" Issue Color Trial Specimen.
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China, 1948. 10,000 Yuan, P-363sf and P-363sb Unlisted Color Trials (Not listed on PMG holders). Uniface Front and Back "Specimens", Face ...
Start Price : 450.00 | Estimate : 550.00 - 750.00
Central Bank of China, 1948 Customs Gold Units Issue Specimen.18Central Bank of China, 1948 Customs Gold Units Issue Specimen.
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China, 1948. 10,000 Yuan, P-363sp uniface face and back "Specimens", Face Blue with portrait of SYS in middle, back blue with bank buildi...
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Central Bank of China, 1948 Issue Uniface Proof Banknote.19Central Bank of China, 1948 Issue Uniface Proof Banknote.
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China, 1948, 50,000 CGU, P-369A, Proof banknote, Purple, SYS center, back blank, Printed on white paper, AU condition. attractive example of this scar
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
Central Bank of China, 1948 Essay Specimen Banknote.20Central Bank of China, 1948 Essay Specimen Banknote.
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China, 1948. 250,000 C.G.U. Series 00-A. P-Unlisted (PMG designated P-374pd). This note has the vertical Chinese characters on face below portrait wi
Start Price : 850.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Central Bank of China, 1948 Essay Specimen Banknote.21Central Bank of China, 1948 Essay Specimen Banknote.
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China, 1948. 250,000 C.G.U. Series 00-A. P-Unlisted (PMG designated P-374sp). This note has the vertical Chinese characters on face below portrait wi
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
Central Bank of China, 1949 Essay Specimen Pair.22Central Bank of China, 1949 Essay Specimen Pair.
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China, P-Unlisted. 1949. 5000 Gold Yuan. Series 1-A.Uniface front and back specimen banknotes in green. Red specimen overprint, "00000" se...
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Central Bank of China, Unlisted Essay Banknote, 1949 Gold Chin Yuan Issue.23Central Bank of China, Unlisted Essay Banknote, 1949 Gold Chin Yuan Issue.
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China. 1949. 5,000 Gold Yuan. Series 1A. P-Unlisted S?M#C302-. Uniface front and back specimen banknotes in green. CKS in center. Face with Red Chines
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Bank of Territorial Development, 1914, Issued Note24Bank of Territorial Development, 1914, Issued Note
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Kiangsu, China. Issued 5 Dollars, P-567r, S/M#C165, PMG graded About Uncirculated 55 EPQ. BEPP.
Estimate : 325.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 170.00
Bank of Territorial Development, 1914, Sequential Pair25Bank of Territorial Development, 1914, Sequential Pair
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Kiangsu, China. Pair of issued 10 Dollars, P-568e, S/M#C165-7c, sequential S/N 0012973-0012974, PMG graded About Uncirculated 53 EPQ and About Uncircu
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
Bank of Territorial Development, 1914, Sequential Pair26Bank of Territorial Development, 1914, Sequential Pair
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Kiangsu, China. Pair of issued 10 Dollars, P-568e, S/M#C165-7c, sequential S/N 0012975-0012976, both PMG graded About Uncirculated 53 EPQ. BEPP. Only
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to m********6 for 375.00
Fixed Term, Interest Bearing Treasury Notes, 1919-1920 Banknote Issue Trio.27Fixed Term, Interest Bearing Treasury Notes, 1919-1920 Banknote Issue Trio.
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China, Lot of 3 notes, Includes 1/2 Yuan, P-626, S/M#T185-1-, Blue, AU with a pin hole on the lower right; 1 Yuan, P-627, S/M#T185-01-, Orange, Fine w
Estimate : 90.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 55.00
Central Bank of China, Farmers Bank (and others), 1920s-1940s, Group of 7 Notes28Central Bank of China, Farmers Bank (and others), 1920s-1940s, Group of 7 Notes
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Assortment of China and other Asia notes, lot includes Central Bank of China 10 Yuan, 1928, VF; 100 Yuan, 1936, Fine; 100 Yuan, 1941, About Very Fine;
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*********r for 65.00
Anhwei Yu Huan Bank, 1907, Issued Note29Anhwei Yu Huan Bank, 1907, Issued Note
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China, issued 1 Dollar, P-S819, S/M#A6-1, PMG graded Fine 12. CMPA.
Start Price : 280.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Peoples Republic, 1953, Issued Note30Peoples Republic, 1953, Issued Note
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China, issued 5 Fen, P-862a, S/M#C283-3, with roman numerals & S/N, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 95.00
Peoples Bank of China, 1999 Issue.31Peoples Bank of China, 1999 Issue.
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China, Peoples Republic. 1 Yuan, 1999. Mao Tse-tung at right. SCWPM 895a. Uncirculated pack of 100 notes.
Estimate : 75.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
Waterlow & Sons, ca.1900-1920 Proof Banknote and Fiscal Document Material and Coupons.32Waterlow & Sons, ca.1900-1920 Proof Banknote and Fiscal Document Material and Coupons.
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China and Japan. Lot of 6 different proof items from Waterlow archives. Includes proof counterfoil of the Continental Bank in English and Chinese; a c
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Federal Reserve Bank of China, 1938, Trio of Second Issue Notes33Federal Reserve Bank of China, 1938, Trio of Second Issue Notes
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China. Lot includes 10 Cents = 1 Chiao, P-J51; 20 Cents = 2 Chiao, P-J52; and 50 Cents = 5 Chiao, P-J53. All Fine condition. BEPP.
Estimate : 90.00 - 120.00
Sold to U*******H for 180.00
Federal Reserve Bank of China, 1938, Contemporary Counterfeit34Federal Reserve Bank of China, 1938, Contemporary Counterfeit
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China. Counterfeit 1 Dollar, P-J55, S/M#C286-11, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ.
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
Federal Reserve Bank of China, 1938, Contemporary Counterfeit35Federal Reserve Bank of China, 1938, Contemporary Counterfeit
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China. Counterfeit 1 Dollar, P-J55, S/M#C286-11, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ.
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to U*******H for 240.00
Federal Reserve Bank of China, 1938, Contemporary Counterfeit36Federal Reserve Bank of China, 1938, Contemporary Counterfeit
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China. Counterfeit 1 Dollar, P-J55, S/M#C286-11, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to U*******H for 240.00
Federal Reserve Bank of China, 1938, Issued Note37Federal Reserve Bank of China, 1938, Issued Note
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China. Issued 100 Yuan, P-J59, S/M#C286-22, PMG graded About Uncirculated 53 with comment "Closed Pinhole". Rarely seen this nice.
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to u*********i for 150.00
Japanese Military, ND (1938), Large Group of 65+ Notes38Japanese Military, ND (1938), Large Group of 65+ Notes
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Japanese Military in China, large lot, includes 1 Yen, P-M22 (47 pcs); and 1 Yen, P-M23 (22 pcs). Generally average circulated, Fine to Very Fine. Ple
Estimate : 85.00 - 140.00
Sold to b*********r for 70.00
Japanese Military, ND (1938), Large Group of 70+ Notes39Japanese Military, ND (1938), Large Group of 70+ Notes
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Japanese Military in China, large lot, includes 10 Yen, P-M26 (12 pcs); and 10 Yen, P-M27a (59 pcs). Very Good to Very Fine. Please inspect, sold as i
Estimate : 85.00 - 140.00
Sold to b*********r for 80.00
Japanese Military, ND (1938-1940), Large Group of 95+ Notes40Japanese Military, ND (1938-1940), Large Group of 95+ Notes
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Japanese Military in China, large lot, includes 50 Sen, P-M14 (30 pcs); 5 Yen, P-M17a and P-M18a (~50 pcs); and 10 Yen, P-M19a and P-M20a (19 pcs). Ge
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
Japanese Military, ND (1945), Group of 10 Issued Notes41Japanese Military, ND (1945), Group of 10 Issued Notes
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Japanese Military in China, 100 Yen, P-M30 (10 pcs), all uncirculated.
Estimate : 40.00 - 65.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
Deutsch-Asiatische Bank, 1907 "Shanghai" Branch Issued Rarity.42Deutsch-Asiatische Bank, 1907 "Shanghai" Branch Issued Rarity.
Archives International Auctions
Shanghai, China. $10, P-S285a S/M#T101-3c, Issued Banknote, Brown on light blue underprint, Germania at right, Eagle arms upper left and coiled dragon
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for 12,500.00
Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corp. (HSBC) with US Navy "U.S.S. Black Hawk" Handstamp, 1923, Issued B43Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corp. (HSBC) with US Navy "U.S.S. Black Hawk" Handstamp, 1923, Issued B
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China, 5 Dollars, P-S353, S/M#Y13-40, handstamp on reverse reads "HOT DOG STAND / U.S.S. Black Hawk". USS Black Hawk (AD-9) was a destroye...
Start Price : 375.00 | Estimate : 450.00 - 600.00
Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corp. (HSBC), 1914-20, Issued Banknote44Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corp. (HSBC), 1914-20, Issued Banknote
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China, 10 Dollars, P-S357A, S/M#Y13-32, PMG graded Choice Fine 15 with a comment of "Ink", BWC.
Start Price : 425.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation 1923 Issue Banknote.45Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation 1923 Issue Banknote.
Archives International Auctions
Shanghai, China. 1st September 1923, $10, P-S358, (S/M #Y13-41). Issued banknote. Green on m/c, back is maroon. Serial # 440082. PMG graded Choice Fi
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 375.00
International Banking Corporation, 1905, Specimen Banknote46International Banking Corporation, 1905, Specimen Banknote
Archives International Auctions
China, specimen note, $5, 1905, P-S419s, S/M#M10-2, graded by PMG About Uncirculated 55, One printed signature. ABNC.
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,250.00
Sold to floor for 725.00
International Banking Corporation, 1905 "Shanghai" Issue Specimen.47International Banking Corporation, 1905 "Shanghai" Issue Specimen.
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Shanghai Branch, China, 1905, $10, P-S420s (S/M#M10-3), Specimen banknote, Brown on m/c face and orange back, Red specimen overprints, “00000” serial
Start Price : 850.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
International Banking Corporation, 1919 Issue Specimen Banknote.48International Banking Corporation, 1919 Issue Specimen Banknote.
Archives International Auctions
Shanghai, China, 1919. $1, P-S423s, S/M #M10-50a. Specimen banknote. Orange on m/c on face and green back. 2 printed signatures. Red specimen overpr
Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 900.00 - 1,250.00
Russo-Asiatic Bank, 1910, “Harbin Branch” Provisional Issue.49Russo-Asiatic Bank, 1910, “Harbin Branch” Provisional Issue.
Archives International Auctions
Harbin, China. ND (1910), 500 Dollars, P-S467 (S/M#05-), The issue was printed on the 1907 Issue, P-S554. Fully issued, truly a dream note! PMG graded
Estimate : 18,000.00 - 22,000.00
Sold to R*******5 for 17,000.00
Sino Scandinavian Bank, 1925, Issued Note50Sino Scandinavian Bank, 1925, Issued Note
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Tientsin, China. Issued 10 Cents, P-S595, S/M#H192-10, PMG graded About Uncirculated 53. BEPP.
Estimate : 75.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 45.00