Sale #46 - December 14th, 2017 - U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Coins & Security

Auction Details

On behalf of the entire Archives International Auctions team, I would like to personally welcome you to our 46th auction we have held over the last ten years. We are excited to offer over 500 lots of rare and desirable U.S. & Worldwide Banknotes, Coins, and Scripophily in our last auction of 2017.

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

The highlights include a Ming Dynasty Circulating Note, ca.1369-99, The Earliest Piece of
Paper Currency Known and available to collectors; a unique Jeffries Bank Note Company sample book, ca.1930-1960’s with hundreds of proof vignettes, design elements, traveler’s checks and assorted security printed material; a pair of Virginia Central Railroad slave documents from the 1860’s right before the end of the Civil War; another group of California and State Fractional Gold, some in very high grade; and a desirable Fractional Currency Shield in exceptional condition with minimal water staining and a majority of the notes in excellent condition as well as an uncut sheet of First Issue 50 cents fractional notes.

Chinese and Worldwide Scripophily is highlighted with the first offering from the Baltimore Collection of hundreds of rare B&O Railroad stocks, bonds and related documents acquired over 30 years ago before the sale of the B&O Archives including many rare issues from Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky; State and City bonds include a desirable selection of Louisiana and Ohio bonds as well as railroads and mining. An exceptional collection of 6 different varieties of Apple, Inc. Specimen and issued stock certificates are offered; and hundreds of other stocks, bonds, and related items to be auctioned.

The U.S. banknote section features a First National Bank of Stafford Springs, Connecticut 1902, $10 PB, Fr#626, Ch#3914 that is PMG graded Very Fine 30 and is sure to attract attention. Numerous additional lots consisting of U.S. Colonial, Confederate, Obsolete, Small, and Large type, fractional and depression scrip are also offered.

We are now working on our Winter and Spring 2018 auctions and are seeking consignments for our upcoming sales, so 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. We wish you a wonderful Holiday Season and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year

Best of luck, Bob Schwartz
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The auction will take place on December 14th, 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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Banco Central De La Republica Argentina, ND (1961-69) Specimen Banknote.1 - Banco Central De La Republica Argentina, ND (1961-69) Specimen Banknote.
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Argentina. 5000 Pesos, P-281s, Specimen #26 on lower left, General Jose De San Martin at right, Red Oval TDLR Specimen overprints on face and back. S
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (240.00) = 240.00
 
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Jujuy, Tucuman, and Salta Provincial Issues, 1986-1988, Lot of 300 Notes2 - Jujuy, Tucuman, and Salta Provincial Issues, 1986-1988, Lot of 300 Notes
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Argentina, lot of 3 UNC packs of 100 each, includes: Provincia de Jujuy, 0.10 Australes, P-S2401; Provincia de Tucuman, 1 Austral, P-S2711b; and Provi
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Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Commercial Banking Company of Sydney, 190x (1900-1909), £20 Specimen Circular Letter of Credit.3 - Commercial Banking Company of Sydney, 190x (1900-1909), £20 Specimen Circular Letter of Credit.
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Sydney, Australia. £20, specimen Letter of credit, Black with ornate lettering and counterfoil bent over on left, Red Specimen in middle, pin-...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Commonwealth of Australia, ND (1966) Sequential Pair of Banknotes Tied with the Finest Known.4 - Commonwealth of Australia, ND (1966) Sequential Pair of Banknotes Tied with the Finest Known.
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Australia, Lot of 2 sequential notes, $2, P-38a R81, MacArthur at right, sheep in middle, green and yellow underprint, back are the same colors with p
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Start Price : 375.00 | Estimate : 450.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Commonwealth of Australia, ND (1967) Sequential Pair of Banknotes.5 - Commonwealth of Australia, ND (1967) Sequential Pair of Banknotes.
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Australia, Lot of 2 sequential notes, $2, P-38b R82, MacArthur at right, sheep in middle, green and yellow underprint, back are the same colors with p
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 750.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Commonwealth of Australia, ND (1968) Issued Banknote.6 - Commonwealth of Australia, ND (1968) Issued Banknote.
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Australia, $20, P-41c R403, Issued, Kingsford Smith at right, black on orange and yellow underprint, back with portrait of Hargrave at left, S/N XEU 9
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Commonwealth of Australia, ND (1968) Sequential Pair of Banknotes Tied with the Finest Known.7 - Commonwealth of Australia, ND (1968) Sequential Pair of Banknotes Tied with the Finest Known.
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Australia, Lot of 2 sequential notes, $2, P-38c R83, MacArthur at right, sheep in middle, green and yellow underprint, back are the same colors with p
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 375.00 | Estimate : 450.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Banco de Portugal - Azores. 1909 Issue Finest Known.8 - Banco de Portugal - Azores. 1909 Issue Finest Known.
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Azores. 2-1/2 Mill Reis. P-8b. 30.6.1909. Bold black overprints on each side; ACORES in red at top right. Affonso De Albuquerque at right, Mercury por
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Start Price : 1,200.00 | Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Bahamas Government, L.1965, 2 Signature, Issued Banknote.9 - Bahamas Government, L.1965, 2 Signature, Issued Banknote.
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Bahamas, $10, P-22a, Issued, Dark blue on m/c, Queen Elizabeth II at left, S/N A378877, Choice VF to XF condition, Attractive and scarce note. TDLR.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 375.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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Central Bank of the Bahamas, L.1974, Donaldson Signature, Issued Banknote.10 - Central Bank of the Bahamas, L.1974, Donaldson Signature, Issued Banknote.
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Bahamas, $20, P-39a, Issued, Brown on m/c, Queen Elizabeth II at left, S/N H661487, VF to VF+ condition, Attractive and scarce note. TDLR.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 375.00
Sold to floor for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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