California Ink Company Color Sample. ND (ca.1910-20). Chinese sample banknote used as color sample. "Copperplate Orange - 122". California state "Bear" on left in oval on top of the face of a Chinese banknote with home or temple on river or lake. Back is blank. AU to Uncirculated condition. Rare color sample note using Chinese banknote facsimile. The note is intaglio printed. The printer is not listed.
Estimate HK$ 1,100 - 2,200...
Auction #15 - Archives International Sale of Banknotes and Coins
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Michael Rogers Online Auction #15 - Archives International Sale of Banknotes and Coins
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Lot #2051 - scripophily security printing ephemera
Lot #2052 - scripophily security printing ephemera
DuraNote Polymer Banknote Predecessor Advertising Note Specimens. ND, ca.1980-90's, Lot of 3 polymer sample notes with different security elements added. All are 100 Denomination notes with oil platform on front and back with oil wagon being pulled by horses, Includes security elements colorful globes in clear window, clear window and gold ornate design, all on the counterfoil excess margins, these notes were part of a project from...
Lot #2053 - scripophily security printing ephemera
DuraNote Polymer Banknote Predecessor Advertising Notes. ND, ca.1980-90's, Lot of 4 polymer sample notes with different security elements added. All are 100 Denomination notes with oil platform on front and back with oil wagon being pulled by horses, Includes security elements Maple Leaf, Vertical black stripes with clear window, Triangle with 100 denomination and diagonal lines, all on the counterfoil excess margins, this was a...
Lot #2054 - asian banknotes brunei
Government of Brunei, ND (1972-88) Color Trial Specimen Banknote. Brunei, 1 Ringgit, P-6cts, Specimen Color trial, Brown on purple underprint with portrait of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah I at right, back is same colors, the issued note was printed in blue on m/c, Specimen overprint, PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ, tied with one other note as finest known out of 5 graded in the PMG census.
Estimate HK$ 7,500 - 15,000.
Lot #2055 - asian banknotes cambodia and laos
Cambodia and Lao Paper Money Assortment. 1979. State Bank of Democratic Kampuchea, Cambodia 1979 Issue, 0.1 Riel P-25(18), 0.2 Riel P-26(10), 0.5 Riel P-27(13), 1 Riel P-28(15), all Uncirculated; Bank of the Lao PDR, Lao, ND(1979) Issue, 1 Kip P-25(16), 5 Kip P-26(17), 10 Kip P-27(25), 20 Kip P-28(24), 50 Kip P-29(22), 100 Kip P-30(168), all Uncirculated. [Total 328 pcs.].
Estimate HK$ 800 - 1,600.
Lot #2056 - chinese banknotes empire
Ming Dynasty Circulating Note. China. 1368-99. 1 Kuan, P-AA10, Issued banknote. 10 Strings of Cash Coins at top center on front and back center at bottom. 2 large red seals on face and one on back. Printed on dark gray mulberry paper. The note is in excellent condition for this issue and is ICG graded Very Fine 30, There is evidence of only one light horizontal fold in the middle and 4 internal areas where the paper is very thin and...
Lot #2057 - chinese banknotes empire
Ch'ing Dynasty, 1857 (Yr.7) Issue Banknote. China, 2000 Cash, P-A4e (S/M#T6-42), Issued banknote, The note appears AU to Choice AU condition with one very light horizontal fold in the middle keeping this attractive note from Uncirculated. S/N 3526, very attractive for issue.
Estimate HK$ 4,500 - 9,000.
Lot #2058 - chinese banknotes empire
Ch'ing Dynasty, 1854 Issue. China (Year 4), 1854, 500 Cash, P-A1b (S/M#T6-40), Issued banknote, The usual Spindle hole on top margin, S/N 24227, AU to Uncirculated condition. Nice high grade example.
Estimate HK$ 5,500 - 10,000.
Lot #2059 - chinese banknotes empire
Ch'ing Dynasty, 1857 Issue. China (Year 7), 1857, 1000 Cash, P-A2e (S/M#T6-41), Issued, The usual Spindle hole on top margin, S/N 1586, Choice AU with an extremely light horizontal fold keeping this note from Uncirculated.
Estimate HK$ 5,500 - 10,000.
Lot #2060 - chinese banknotes empire
Ch'ing Dynasty, 1854 Issue. China (Year 4), 1854, 1500 Cash, P-A3a (S/M#T6-12), Issued, The usual Spindle hole on top margin, S/N 45?? Choice AU with an extremely light horizontal fold keeping this note from Uncirculated.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 12,000.
Lot #2061 - chinese banknotes empire
Ch'ing Dynasty, 1858 Issue. China (Year 8), 1858, 2000 Cash, P-A4f (S/M#T6-51), Issued banknote, The usual Spindle hole on top margin, S/N 6795, Choice XF to AU, attractive for issue.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 12,000.
Lot #2062 - chinese banknotes empire
Ch'ing Dynasty, 1858 Issue. China (Year 8), 1858, 2000 Cash, P-A4g (S/M#T6-51), Issued banknote, The usual Spindle hole on top margin, Choice XF to AU condition with 2 very light horizontal folds keeping this note from Uncirculated, attractive for issue.
Estimate HK$ 4,500 - 9,000.
Lot #2063 - chinese banknotes empire
Imperial Bank of China, 1898 "Peking" Branch Issue. 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, S/N 19821, PMG graded Fine 12 NET with notation of fold split repairs and pin holes which are difficult to view. Rare note in any condition and this example appears with bright colors and large margins. BFL, printer. Only four examples graded in...
Lot #2064 - chinese banknotes empire
Ta Ch'ing Government Bank, 1910 Proof Vignette used on 1910 ND Issue $100 Note. China, 1910, $100, A82 S/M#T10-43, Black on white proof paper, Amazing vignette of portrait of Prince Chun on left, dragon in middle and farmers at right, This was used as the entire central portion of the note, only missing the border and denominations. This note was never issued and is unpriced in the SCWPM. This may very well be the only way of owning...
Lot #2065 - chinese banknotes empire
Ta-Ch'ing Government Bank, 1907 "Hankow" Issue. China, $1, p-A66r (S/M#T10-10a), Remainder banknote, green on lilac and light brown, back blue and tan with supported arms at center, PMG graded Fine 12, Attractive and rare note, Printer: CMPA.
Estimate HK$ 3,800 - 7,500.
Lot #2066 - chinese banknotes empire
Ta-Ch'ing Government Bank 1909 (Unissued) Series Proof Vignettes. China, Lot of 6 different vignette proofs from the ABN "Ta-Ching Government Bank" series, All are printed on india paper that is not mounted, Includes the back central vignettes from the $1, P-A76 and $100, P-78B; Obverse proofs from the right side of the note include vignette of fortified city gates of the $50, P-A78A; $1, P-A76, hillside village and train; and the $10...
Lot #2067 - chinese banknotes republic
Agricultural & Industrial Bank, 1927 "Peking Branch" Issue. $5, P-A98a (S/M#C287-13), Issued banknote, Red-orange on m/c, Sailing ships at center, PMG graded Very Good 10 NET with note of major repair work, only 2 notes in PG census.
Estimate HK$ 1,900 - 3,800.
Lot #2068 - chinese banknotes republic
Agricultural Bank of Four Provinces, 1933 Issue. 1 Yuan, P-A87a (S/M#S110-10), Issued banknote, Brown on light yellow, back blue and green, Printer: TYPC. Fine to Choice Fine with a small nick on bottom left, rare note in any condition.
Estimate HK$ 800 - 1,600.
Lot #2069 - chinese banknotes republic
Bank of Agriculture and Commerce. China. Fair to Good. Rough edges. Paper splits repaired with tape or paper. 4 pieces.
Estimate HK$ 500 - 1,000.
Lot #2070 - chinese banknotes republic
China & South Sea Bank, Limited, 1921 "Shanghai Branch" Issue. 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 graded by PMG. ABNC.
Estimate HK$ 900 - 1,800.
Lot #2071 - chinese banknotes republic
China & South Seas Bank, Ltd., 1927 Specimen Banknote. China, 5 Yuan, P-A127s, S/M#C2957-21, S/N 00000, Unlisted Specimen banknote and unlisted without place name, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ, Red on m/c with monument on left, back blue, Very attractive note. ABNC. Only one note grading higher in the PMG census.
Estimate HK$ 5,500 - 10,000.
Lot #2072 - chinese banknotes republic
China & South Sea Bank, Limited, Specimen Bill of Exchange Pair by Waterlow & Sons. Lot of 2 exchanges that are attached, Tientsin, China, ND (ca.1920-30), Red on pink underprint, Red Bank Arms of Monument at left, the back of each has "Specimen - Waterlow & Sons Limited" in red, stamp hinge like tape that can be soaked on the edges. Rare China Bill of Exchange - Waterlow Specimen. W&S.
Estimate HK$ 1,100 - 2,200...
Lot #2073 - chinese banknotes republic
Commercial Bank of China. China. Fair to Good. Rough edges. Paper splits repaired or not.5 pieces.
Estimate HK$ 600 - 1,200.
Lot #2074 - chinese banknotes republic
Commercial Bank of China, 1920 "Dollar Issue" Banknote Pair. Shanghai, China. 1920, $10, P-6a (S/M #293-45), Issued banknote, Worthy standing at center, Red on m/c, back brown, Choice VG to Fine condition with normal markings, chop marks and graffiti, Rare note issued. ABNC.
Estimate HK$ 1,900 - 3,800.
Lot #2075 - chinese banknotes republic
Commercial Bank of China, 1920 "Dollar Issue" Banknote Pair. Shanghai, China. Lot of 2 notes, both are 1920 dated and issued. Includes, $5, P-3a (S/M #293-42), Purple on m/c, VG with a small thin on the top upper left corner; and $10, P-5a (S/M#293-44), Yellow on m/c, VG to Fine condition, Both with Worthy standing at center, Rare to be found issued, especially the higher value notes. ABNC.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 3,000.