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

Auction Details

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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Ceylon, India, & Malaya.  1940-1960s. Group of 26 Issued Notes.61 - Ceylon, India, & Malaya. 1940-1960s. Group of 26 Issued Notes.
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Group of assorted issued, includes from India 1-2-5-10 Rupees (20), generally UNC examples of P-53; 59; 75; 76; 77 including signature varieties, also
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Banco Agricola, ND (ca.1870) Specimen Banknote.62 - Banco Agricola, ND (ca.1870) Specimen Banknote.
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Santiago, Chile, 1 Peso, P-S106s Specimen Banknote (Evidently this note was pulled from the production and has S/N 20506 and used as a specimen), blac
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Start Price : 950.00 | Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Banco Agricola, ND (ca.1870) Specimen Banknote.63 - Banco Agricola, ND (ca.1870) Specimen Banknote.
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Santiago, Chile, 5 Pesos, P-S108s Specimen Banknote (Evidently this note was pulled from the production and has S/N 20002 and used as a specimen), bla
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Start Price : 1,200.00 | Estimate : 1,600.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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China, Ch'ing Dynasty, Year 9 (1859) Issued 2000 Cash Banknote.64 - China, Ch'ing Dynasty, Year 9 (1859) Issued 2000 Cash Banknote.
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China, 2000 Cash, P-A4g, Issued banknote, S/N 4082PMG graded About New 53PPQ, The note appears Uncirculated with the usual spindle hole on top excess
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to p****e for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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General Bank of Communications, 1909 Canton Branch.65 - General Bank of Communications, 1909 Canton Branch.
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Canton, China. 1909. $5, P-A15r (S/M#C126), Issued and cancelled with perforated Chinese characters, Black frame, green and m/c with facing dragons
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Estimate : 1,350.00 - 1,750.00
Sold to a*****n for (1,250.00) = 1,250.00
 
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Imperial Bank of China, 1898 ÒPekingÓ Branch Issue.66 - Imperial Bank of China, 1898 ÒPekingÓ Branch Issue.
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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,
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to U*******H for (625.00) = 625.00
 
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Imperial Bank of China, 1898 ÒPekingÓ Branch Issue.67 - Imperial Bank of China, 1898 ÒPekingÓ Branch Issue.
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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,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to U*******H for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Imperial Bank of China, 1898 ÒPekingÓ Branch Issue.68 - Imperial Bank of China, 1898 ÒPekingÓ Branch Issue.
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Peking, China. 1 Tael, P-A40a (S/M#C293-2b), Issued banknote, Dark blue, brown and red on orange underprint, Dragons supporting shield at top center,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to m*****o for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Agricultural and Industrial Bank of China, 1927 "Dollar" Issue Pair.69 - Agricultural and Industrial Bank of China, 1927 "Dollar" Issue Pair.
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China, Lot of 2 notes, both are 20 cents denominations, Includes Peking, P-A94Aa, XF to AU; and Tientsin, P-A94Ab, Repaired poor to almost good with
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Estimate : 50.00 - 90.00
Sold to L*I for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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China & South Sea Bank, Limited, 1927 Shanghai Issue.70 - China & South Sea Bank, Limited, 1927 Shanghai Issue.
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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...
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Estimate : 110.00 - 180.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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National Industrial Bank of China, 1924 Specimen Banknote.71 - National Industrial Bank of China, 1924 Specimen Banknote.
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China, 10 Yuan, P-527s Specimen, Green on m/c, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 NET with note of minor rust which is not visible. ABNC.
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,300.00
 
 
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Ningpo Commercial Bank 1925 Issue Banknote.72 - Ningpo Commercial Bank 1925 Issue Banknote.
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Shanghai, China. $1, P-546 S/M# S107-30, brown on m/c, mountain in middle, back red and blue, S/N C0866080, PMG graded Extremely Fine 40, bright color
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Start Price : 3,700.00 | Estimate : 3,750.00 - 4,250.00
 
 
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Bank of China, 1912 "Peking" Branch Issue Rarity.73 - Bank of China, 1912 "Peking" Branch Issue Rarity.
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China, $1, P-25w, S/M#C294-30w, Issued banknote, Green on m/c, Emperor Huang-ti at left, Hillside village and railroad at right, back green with graff
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Bank of China, 1913 "Canton" Branch Issue.74 - Bank of China, 1913 "Canton" Branch Issue.
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Canton, China. $1, P-30a, S/M#C294-42a, Issued banknote, Black on olive and red. Emperor Huang-Ti at left, hillside village and railroad on right, S/N
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Bank of Communications 1914 to 1942 Banknote Assortment.75 - Bank of Communications 1914 to 1942 Banknote Assortment.
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ChinaÉ. Lot of 30 notes, Highlights include 1914, Chungking, 50 Yuan, Good-VG; 1941, 25 Yuan, ABNC issue, VF; 1942, 100 Yuan, DTB Printing (2),...
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Estimate : 230.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (230.00) = 230.00
 
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Bank of Communications 1914, 1931 and 1935 Banknote assortment.76 - Bank of Communications 1914, 1931 and 1935 Banknote assortment.
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China.. Lot of 28 notes, Includes 1914 Shanghai Branch ABNC Issues, 1 Yuan (1), Purple, AU; 5 Yuan, Brown and 10 Yuan, Red, All VF to AU, fresh appear
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Bank of Communications 1941 Banknote Quartet.77 - Bank of Communications 1941 Banknote Quartet.
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China.. Lot of 4 notes, all are 1941, 5 Yuan notes with steamship on face, printed by the Commercial Press, AU to Uncirculated. (4)
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Estimate : 75.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Bank of Communication, 1914 Lot of 3 notes.78 - Bank of Communication, 1914 Lot of 3 notes.
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Chungking, China. Lot of 3 notes, Includes 1914, 5 Yuan (2) VG/Fine; and 1914, 50 Yuan, VG. ABNC
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 110.00
 
 
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Central Bank of China, 1920 Provisional Banknote.79 - Central Bank of China, 1920 Provisional Banknote.
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China, $5, P-170, Issued. Printed on P-541, Fine to VF.
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Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Central Bank of China, 1946 Specimen Back reprinted ca.1960-70's by DeLaRue.80 - Central Bank of China, 1946 Specimen Back reprinted ca.1960-70's by DeLaRue.
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China. Uncut vertical pair of note, 20cts, 1946 Uniface specimen of back, green, AU condition.
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
 
 
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