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

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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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California Fractional 25c 1876, Octagon Indian gold, BG-785, NGC graded MS64191 - California Fractional 25c 1876, Octagon Indian gold, BG-785, NGC graded MS64
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California Fractional 25c, 1876, Octagon Indian gold, NGC graded MS64, BG-785, Slab# 3044525-016, last offered in 2008.
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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California Fractional 50c 1870, Round liberty gold, BG-1010, NGC graded MS64192 - California Fractional 50c 1870, Round liberty gold, BG-1010, NGC graded MS64
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California Fractional 50c, 1870, Round liberty gold, NGC graded MS64, BG-1010; + for MS64, Slab# 1904280-001
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Estimate : 230.00 - 325.00
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California Gold Charm Token Round 1883,  Miner/Q Rev. gold, NGC graded MS66193 - California Gold Charm Token Round 1883, Miner/Q Rev. gold, NGC graded MS66
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California Gold Charm Token Round, 1883, Miner with pick, "Q" Rev. gold, NGC graded MS66, 0.15gm, Slab# 2530106-005
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Start Price : 230.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
 
 
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California Gold Token Octagon 1853,  CA Arms, gold, NGC graded MS66194 - California Gold Token Octagon 1853, CA Arms, gold, NGC graded MS66
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California Gold Token Octagon, 1853, CA Arms, gold, NGC graded MS66, 9.4mm, 0.16gm, Slab# 3098627-001
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 280.00 - 375.00
 
 
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California Gold Token Octagon 1858,  Indian Wreath gold, NGC graded MS66195 - California Gold Token Octagon 1858, Indian Wreath gold, NGC graded MS66
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California Gold Token Octagon, 1858, Indian Wreath gold, NGC graded MS66, 11.3mm, 0.42gm, Slab# 3098627-017
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Start Price : 180.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 375.00
 
 
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Montana 25c, 1914  gold Token, "Hart's Coins of the West", NGC graded MS65.196 - Montana 25c, 1914 gold Token, "Hart's Coins of the West", NGC graded MS65.
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Montana 25c, 1914, gold, NGC graded MS65, 9.3mm, 0.30g, TOKEN - Hart's Coins of the West, Slab# 2546209-002
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 280.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Louisiana Purchase Expo 25c, 1904 H-61-320, gold Token, NGC graded MS64197 - Louisiana Purchase Expo 25c, 1904 H-61-320, gold Token, NGC graded MS64
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Louisiana Purchase Expo 25c, 1904, gold, NGC graded MS64, 1/4g, TOKEN - H-61-320, Slab# 3228795-003, last offered in 2012.
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Estimate : 325.00 - 450.00
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U.S. Civil War Commemorative, $5 1995 W, gold, PCGS graded PR69DCAM198 - U.S. Civil War Commemorative, $5 1995 W, gold, PCGS graded PR69DCAM
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Civil War $5, 1995 W, gold, PCGS graded PR69DCAM, Slab# 9703.69
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Estimate : 240.00 - 350.00
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Indian $2.50, 1913,  Eagle Reverse, gold  AU199 - Indian $2.50, 1913, Eagle Reverse, gold AU
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Indian $2.50, 1913, Eagle Reverse, gold
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Start Price : 230.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Indian, $2.50, 1908,  Eagle Reverse, gold, AU/UNC200 - Indian, $2.50, 1908, Eagle Reverse, gold, AU/UNC
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Indian $2.50, 1908, Eagle Reverse gold UNC
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Start Price : 230.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
 
 
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