Auction Details
U.S., Chinese, Middle Eastern & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Coins, and Security Printing Ephemera
TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION:
In 2 Sessions
In Fort Lee, New Jersey
SESSION 1 (Lots 1 to 623):
Chinese, Middle Eastern & Worldwide Banknotes, Coins & Chinese Scripophily
Tuesday, August 29th, 2017 beginning at 10:30 AM Local Time
SESSION 2 (Lots 624 to 974):
U.S. & Worldwide Scripophily, Banknotes, Coins,
Security Printing Ephemera & Historic Ephemera
Tuesday, August 29th, 2017 beginning no earlier than 4:00 PM Local Time
after the completion of Session 1
By
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The auction will take place on Tuesday, August 29th, 2017 at AIA's office located at 1580 Lemoine Ave., Suite #7, Fort Lee, NJ 07024 beginning at 10:30 AM for Session 1 and no earlier than 4:00PM for Session 2..
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1General Bank of Communications, 1909, Cancelled NoteArchives International Auctions
China. Canton issued 1 Dollar, 1909, P-A14c, S/M#C126-1a, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63 with comment "spindle hole". Hand cancelled an...
Estimate : 2,200.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,650.00) = 1,650.00
2General Bank of Communications, 1909 Canton Branch.Archives International Auctions
Canton China. 1909. $5, P-A15b (S/M#C126), Issued and cancelled with perforated Chinese characters, Black frame, green and m/c with facing dragons
Start Price : 950.00 | Estimate : 1,250.00 - 1,750.00
3Imperial Bank of China, 1898 ñPekingî Branch Issue.Archives International Auctions
Peking, China. 5 Mace, P-A39a (S/M#C293-1b), Issued banknote, Dark blue, brown and red on orange underprint, Dragons supporting shield at top center,
Estimate : 550.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
4Imperial Bank of China, 1898 ñPekingî Branch Issue.Archives International Auctions
Peking, China. 5 Mace, P-A39a (S/M#C293-1b), Issued banknote, Dark blue, brown and red on orange underprint, Dragons supporting shield at top center,
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (575.00) = 575.00
5Kuang Hsu, Yi Tung Tai Chi, ca.1883 Private Banknote.Archives International Auctions
Kuang Hsu, China. 1883. 1000 Cash. Issued banknote. Numerous notations written on note that is 108 by 253 mm's. Blue and red on light tan paper....
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to i******4 for (70.00) = 70.00
8Agricultural and Industrial Bank of China, 1927 "Dollar" Issue.Archives International Auctions
Peking, China, 10 cents, P-A93a, S/M#C287-2, Issued banknote, Purple, bridge over water, back purple, Almost Uncirculated condition, BEP-Peking. Rare
Estimate : 90.00 - 140.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
9Agricultural and Industrial Bank of China, 1927 "Dollar" Issue.Archives International Auctions
Tientsin, China, 10 cents, P-A93b, S/M#C287-1b, Issued banknote, Purple, bridge over water, back purple, Choice XF to AU condition, BEP-Peking. Rare
Estimate : 90.00 - 140.00
Sold to k******u for (65.00) = 65.00
11Agricultural and Industrial Bank of China, 1932 "Hankow" Issue.Archives International Auctions
Hankow, China, , 5 Yuan, P-A110a, S/M# C287-41a, Issued banknote, green on m/c, back green, Choice VG to Fine condition with small edge faults, ABNC.
Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
12China Silk and Tea Industrial Bank, 1925 "Tientsin" Branch Issue.Archives International Auctions
Tientsin, China, 5 Yuan, P-A120Bb, S/M#C292-2b, Issued banknote, orange on m/c underprint, back orange, VF condition with light stains on back, still
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
14China & South Sea Bank, Limited, 1927 Shanghai Issue.Archives International Auctions
Shanghai, China, 1927, 5 Yuan. P-A127b, S/M#C295-21a, Choice VG to Fine with wear on top and bottom middle, letter "B" on face and back, S...
Start Price : 180.00 | Estimate : 280.00 - 400.00
15Commercial Bank of China, 1926 Issued Banknote.Archives International Auctions
Shanghai, China, $5, P-9, S/M#C293-50, Issued banknote, Green on m/c, back Green, Choice Fine to almost VF condition with normal wear for issue and 2
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
16Commercial Bank of China, 1929 "Shanghai" Branch Issue.Archives International Auctions
Shanghai, China, 1929, $1, P-11a (S/M#C292-60a), Issued banknote, Black on green underprint with medallion and lion supports at top center. S/N I10615
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (140.00) = 140.00
17Commercial Bank of China, 1929, Issued NoteArchives International Auctions
China. Shanghai issued 1 Dollar, 1929, P-13, S/M#C293-62, PMG graded Very Fine 30 with comment "Minor Repairs".
Start Price : 550.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
18Commercial Bank of China, 1932 "Shanghai" Issue.Archives International Auctions
Shanghai, China, $5, P-14a (S/M#293-70a), Issued banknote, Purple on m/c with Confucius at right, back purple, S/N CB/AC 007653, The numeral "1...
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
19Bank of China, 1914, Manchuria Issue.Archives International Auctions
Manchuria, China, 20 cents, P-36c, S/M#C294-60, Fine to Choice Fine. BEPP.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
20Bank of China, 1917 "Kalgan" Issued Banknote.Archives International Auctions
Kalgan, China, 10 Cents = 1 Chiao, P-43m S/M#C294-72a, Issued banknote, Green with red overprints, bridge in center, back purple, Russian text "...
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,250.00
Sold to c*********n for (750.00) = 750.00
21Bank of China, 1918 "Amoy/Fukien" Branch Issue and 1940 Specimen.Archives International Auctions
China, Lot of 2 notes, Includes 1918, $5, P-52a, S/M#C294-101d, Fine with stains and small edge faults; and 1940, $5, P-84s Uniface specimen of face,
Estimate : 65.00 - 100.00
Sold to o***g for (65.00) = 65.00
22Bank of China, 1937 "TDLR" Issue Specimen Banknote.Archives International Auctions
China, 10 Yuan, P-81s, S/M#C294-222, Specimen banknote, SYS at left, back with bank building, Oval TDLR Specimen overprints on lower right, S/N G00000
Estimate : 475.00 - 700.00
Sold to a********s for (400.00) = 400.00
23Bank of China, 1937 "TDLR" Issue Specimen Banknote.Archives International Auctions
China, 5 Yuan, P-80s, S/M#C294-221, Specimen banknote, SYS at left, back with bank building, Pin-punch Specimen overprints, S/N L000000 - 6, PMG grade
Estimate : 425.00 - 600.00
Sold to a********s for (500.00) = 500.00
28Bank of Communications. 1914 Issue.Archives International Auctions
China. 5 Yuan. Foochow / Amoy. P-117f. Good with rough edges and extra graffiti.
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
29Bank of Communications. 1914 Issues.Archives International Auctions
China. 10 Yuan. Tientsin and Shanghai Branches. P-118q; t1; t2 (3). Shanghai note is Choice Uncirculated; Tientsin are Fine or better. 5 pieces.
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
30Central Bank of China, 1930 Specimen Banknote.Archives International Auctions
China, $5, P-200s1, specimen banknote, SYS at center, green on m/c, back green, Specimen overprints, POC's and "00000" Serial numbers,...
Estimate : 325.00 - 450.00
Sold to o***g for (280.00) = 280.00
32Central Bank of China, 1945 Issue "Specimen Proof" Color Trial Banknote.Archives International Auctions
China, 1945, 500 Yuan, Series 1-A, P-283sp, S/M#300-244, Specimen, SYS in middle, black on light blue and gray with red seals and signatures, back oli
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to y*********g for (210.00) = 210.00
41Bank of Territorial Development, 1914 Branch Issue with Unlisted Overprint.Archives International Auctions
China. Dec. 1st, 1914, Kirin, $10, P-568f, S/M#C165-7d, Black on yellow and red border, back red, road building in middle, S/N K 0003720, unlisted ove
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
42Bank of Territorial Development, 1915-16 Branch Issue Pair.Archives International Auctions
China. Lot of 2 notes, Includes 1915, Manchuria, 20 cent, P-571 Issued, Green, Fine; and 1916, Changchun, 10 cents, P-578a, Issued, VG. Both scarce.
Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
43Bank of Territorial Development, 1916 Issue.Archives International Auctions
China. 1916, Changchun, 40 cents, P-580, Issued, black on light red, Choice Fine to VF, S/N 127695, Scarce note rarely seen at auction.
Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
44Farmers Bank of China, 1935 Second Issue Banknote.Archives International Auctions
China, 1935, 5 Yuan, P-458b, green and m/c with Agricultural scenes at left and right, back is green with temple and ox at right,"15" prin...
Estimate : 20.00 - 30.00
Sold to r**********d for (20.00) = 20.00
46Sun Yat Sen Proof Portrait Vignette Pair by ABNC.Archives International Auctions
China, Lot of 2 proof vignettes, one printed in black, the second in brown, one on thin white card, XF to AU condition; the second portrait with frame
Start Price : 130.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
47Industrial Development Bank of China, 1921 & 1928 Banknote Pair.Archives International Auctions
China, Lot of 2 notes, Includes 1921, Peking, 5 Yuan, P-493a, (S/M #C245-3a), blue on m/c, red "Peking" overprint, back blue, Fine conditi...
Estimate : 110.00 - 180.00
Sold to w*********o for (130.00) = 130.00
48Ministry of Communications, Peking-Hankow Railway, 1922 Banknote Trio.Archives International Auctions
China, Lot of 3 notes, Includes 24 Month series, $5, P-586; 32 Month series, $5, P-589; and 32 Month series, $10, P-590, all are Uncirculated to CU co
Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to U*******H for (150.00) = 150.00
49Ministry of Finance, Fixed Term, Interest-Bearing Treasury Notes, 1920-23 Issue Banknote Quartet.Archives International Auctions
China, Lot of 4 notes, Includes 1923, 1 Yuan, P-623; 1920 Issues, 1/2 Yuan, P-626b; 1 Yuan, P-627c; and 5 Yuan, P-628b, all issued and in Uncirculated
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to U*******H for (170.00) = 170.00
50Ministry of Finance, Interest-Bearing Circulating Notes, 1923 Issue Banknote Trio.Archives International Auctions
China, Lot of 3 notes, Include 1 Yuan, P-641a, Unc.; 5 Yuan, P-642, Unc.; and 10 Yuan, P-643, AU with a tear on top middle, attractive trio of notes.
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to U*******H for (130.00) = 130.00
51Ministry of Finance, Market Stabilization Currency Bureau, 1923 Banknote Pair.Archives International Auctions
China, Lot of 2 notes, Includes 10 cents, P-616b, remainder without place name, blue, back maroon; and Peking, 20 cents, P-617a, Issued, purple, back
Estimate : 150.00 - 230.00
Sold to U*******H for (170.00) = 170.00
53National Commercial Bank, Ltd. 1923 "Hupeh" Branch Issue.Archives International Auctions
Hupeh, China. 1 Yuan. P-517c. S/M C22-1c, Mandarin at right, Rooster on back. Good condition with splits at vertical and horizontal folds, still a ve
Estimate : 110.00 - 180.00
Sold to r**********d for (120.00) = 120.00
56Ningpo Commercial Bank 1934 Issue Banknote.Archives International Auctions
Shanghai, China, 1934, $10, P-550 S/M#S107-50, Red with mountain scene, back red, PMG graded Fine 12 NET with notation of stained and minor repair, ...
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
58Peoples Bank of China, 1948 Issue.Archives International Auctions
China, 1948, 10 Yuan, P-803a, (S/M#C282-4), Block 423, S/N 3805035, Blue and black on light green, farm laborers at left, coal mine at right, back lig
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
59Peoples Bank of China, 1949 Issue.Archives International Auctions
China, 50 Yuan, P-830b (S/M#C282-36), Issued banknote, Red-brown, farmer and laborer at center, Block 179, S/N 75531981, PMG graded Very Fine 20 NET w
Estimate : 180.00 - 280.00
Sold to c********u for (130.00) = 130.00
60Peoples Bank of China, 1949 Issue Banknote.Archives International Auctions
China, 1949, 100 Yuan, P-831, (S/M#C282-43), Block 462, S/N 687272, Issued banknote, Red, Ship at dockside, 2 signature seals, WBG graded Extremely Fi
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8*******6 for (300.00) = 300.00
61Peoples Bank of China, 1949 Issue.Archives International Auctions
China, 100 Yuan, P-831a (S/M#C282-43), Issued banknote, Red on orange underprint, ship dockside at right, back with red on orange underprint, Block 91
Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
Sold to y*********g for (260.00) = 260.00
62Peoples Bank of China, 1949 Issue.Archives International Auctions
China, 100 Yuan, P-832a (S/M#C282-44), Issued banknote, Dark brown and black on blue underprint, Block 872, S/N 134807, PMG graded Very Fine 20 NET wi
Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
63Peoples Bank of China, 1949 Issue.Archives International Auctions
China, 100 Yuan, P-834a, S/M#C282-42, Issued banknote, Red on purple underprint, Factories on left and right, back light brown, Roman Numeral Block 3
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to y*********g for (230.00) = 230.00
64Peoples Bank of China, 1949 Issue.Archives International Auctions
China. 500 Yuan, P-846a, S/M#C282-54, Issued banknote, Green on light green, tractor plowing at left, back green on tan underprint, Roman Numeral Bloc
Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to j****7 for (90.00) = 90.00
65Peoples Bank of China, 1949 Issue.Archives International Auctions
China, 1949, 5000 Yuan, P-852a, (S/M#C282-64), Issued banknote, Black, Tractors at left, factory at right, back black on tan underprint, Triangle wate
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
66Peoples Bank of China, 1949 Issue.Archives International Auctions
China, 1949, 10,000 Yuan, P-853c, (S/M#C282-67), Issued banknote, Brown, Farmers plowing with horses, back dark blue and brown, boy farmer seated with
Estimate : 375.00 - 500.00
Sold to y*********g for (290.00) = 290.00
67Peoples Bank of China, 1949 Issue.Archives International Auctions
China. 10,000 Yuan, P-854c, S/M#C282-66, Issued banknote, Dark green on light green and light yellow, Roman Numeral Block 312, S/N 56523407, PMG grad
Start Price : 240.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
68Peoples Bank of China, 1953 Second Issue Banknote Assortment.Archives International Auctions
China, Lot of 10 notes, Includes 1 Fen, P-860, a, b, c, all Uncirculated to CU; 2 Fen, -861a, b, both Uncirculated to CU; 5 Fen, P-862a, b, both CU; 1
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
69Peoples Bank of China, 1956 Issue Banknote.Archives International Auctions
China, 5 Yuan, P-872 S/M#C283-43, Issued, PMG graded Choice About Uncirculated 58, attractive note that appears CU at first glance. Block 324, S/N 707
Start Price : 240.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
70Peoples Bank of China, 1960 Issue Banknote.Archives International Auctions
China, 1 Jiao, P-873, S/M#C284-1, Issued, Red-brown, workers at center, back arms at right, Watermark: Stars, S/N (9-2-6) 0810028, PMG graded Choice U
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
71Peoples Bank of China, 1960 Issue Banknote Trio.Archives International Auctions
China, Lot of 3 notes, Includes 1 Yuan, P-874 b, Choice VF to XF and P-874c, Uncirculated to CU; also includes 5 Yuan, P-876a, Choice VF
Estimate : 70.00 - 110.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
72Peoples Bank of China, 1960 Issue Banknote.Archives International Auctions
China, 2 Yuan, P-875a, S/M#C284-, Issued, black and green on m/c, S/N (10-6-1) 5279656, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated64 EPQ condition. Scarce note.
Estimate : 180.00 - 350.00
Sold to j****7 for (140.00) = 140.00
73Peoples Bank of China, 1962-65 Issue Banknote Assortment.Archives International Auctions
China, Lot of 5 notes, Includes 1 Jiao, P-877c (2) and p-877d; 2 Jiao, P-877c; and 5 Yuan, P-879a,, Choice VF to XF and P-874c, Uncirculated to CU; al
Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
74Peoples Bank of China, 1962-65 Issue Banknote.Archives International Auctions
China, 1 Jiao, P-877h, Issued, brown on m/c, Block (1-1-3) S/N 5395394, PMG graded Choice VF 35 EPQ condition. Scarce note.
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
75Peoples Republic, 1962, Issued NoteArchives International Auctions
China. Issued 1 Jiao, 1962, P-877a, S/M#C284-30, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64.
Estimate : 550.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
76Peoples Bank of China, 1980-90 Issue Banknote Assortment.Archives International Auctions
China, Lot of 10 Notes, Includes 1972, 5 Jiao; 1980 issues 1, 2 and 5 Jiao and 1. 2. 5. 10 Yuan; and 1990, 20 Yuan, and 1996 1 Yuan notes, VF to CU co
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
77Peoples Bank of China, 1980-90 Issue Banknote Trio.Archives International Auctions
China, Lot of 3 Notes, Includes 1980 issues, 50 Yuan, P-888a, Choice XF to AU; 1990, 50 Yuan, P-888b, Choice VF; and 1980, 100 Yuan, P-889a, Uncircula
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to s*****n for (260.00) = 260.00
78Japanese Imperial Government Military Issue Specimen Banknote, ND (1940).Archives International Auctions
China, 1 Yen, Title A, P-M15s, S/M#T30-10, Specimen, black on pink and yellow underprint, red Mi-Hon overprint, "000000" serial numbers, ...
Start Price : 280.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
80Japanese Imperial Government Military Issue Specimen Banknote, ND (1940).Archives International Auctions
China, 100 Yen, Title A, P-M21s, S/M#T30-14, Specimen, black on yellow-green underprint, red Mi-Hon overprint, No serial numbers, Block "1"...
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 450.00 - 700.00
81Japanese Imperial Government Military Issue Specimen Banknote, ND (1940).Archives International Auctions
China, 5 Yen, Title A, P-M17s, S/M#T30-11, Specimen, black on blue and yellow underprint, red Mi-Hon overprint, "000049" serial numbers, B...
Start Price : 280.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
83Bank of Taiwan, 1950 "Kinmen (Quemoy)" Issue Banknote.Archives International Auctions
Taiwan, China. 1950, 10 Yuan, P-R105, S/M#T74-21, Issued banknote, Blue on yellow and m/c underprint, SYS at top, back blue with bank building, S/N D7
Start Price : 280.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
96Chinese Italian Banking Corp. 1921 Banknote Trio.Archives International Auctions
China, Lot of 3 notes, Includes 1 Yuan, XF, stains and toning and top middle edge fault; 5 Yuan, Choice to Gem Uncirculated; and 10 Yuan, Choice to Ge
Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****s for (150.00) = 150.00
97Chinese Italian Banking Corp., 1921, Sequential PairArchives International Auctions
China, lot includes two sequential 10 Yuan, 1921, P-S255, remainder notes without signatures, Choice XF to About Uncirculated with small margin nicks,
Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
99Kuld'sha, Chuguchak & Kashgar Branch of Russo-Asiatic Bank, 1913-1917, Issued NoteArchives International Auctions
China. Issued 1 Gold Fen, P-S479, S/M#O5-50. Blue on brown and green underprint. Dragon at left, center, and right. S/N Choice Fine to VF with splits
Start Price : 6,500.00 | Estimate : 7,500.00 - 10,000.00
100Russo-Asiatic Bank, 1917 "Harbin" Issue Quartet.Archives International Auctions
Harbin, China, Lot of 4 notes, all 1917 issues, Includes 50 Kopeks, P-S473a S/M#O5-100, VF; 1 Ruble, P-S474a S/M#O5-101, Fine with stains on corner;
Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
Sold to o******o for (160.00) = 160.00