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Date Sold	Category	Lot	Description	Sale Price
05/06/2022 Auction 177	World Banknotes	Lot 203	USA, United States Note $1 dated 1875 series H5243174E, red seal with sawhorse reverse, signed Allison & New, Pick157a, (Friedberg 20), pressed EF, scarce More banknotes like this	£420
05/09/2021 Auction 174	World Banknotes	Lot 101	In picture frames (4) Banknotes (2) Confederate States (USA) 100 Dollars Richmond 8 Sept 1862, 10 Dollars Dec 2 1862. Bonds (2) Trinity Gold Mining and Reduction Company Arizona 50 Shares 1911 and United States Rolling Stock Company Fifty Pounds Sterling stamped New York 1871 all F-VF and perhaps removable but bought as seen More banknotes like this	£50
06/09/2020 Auction 170	World Banknotes	Lot 144	Canada The Bank of Upper Canada, York (Toronto) 10 Dollars Pick S2037 (Charlton Unlisted) dated 1st January 1861 Number 43552, a manuscript signature at lower centre right and with no observable overprint, in a PMG holder graded VF 20 this is a fabulous example of this Exceptionally Rare note. A collaboration of engraving by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, New-York on plate patented 30th June 1857 and printed by the American Bank Note Company is the result of this fabulous note in black on green underprint featuring a young portrait of Queen Victoria at lower left, seated Britannia with trident and shield with the crest of Upper Canada at right, and at upper centre 2 Allegorical female figures symbolizing Upper and Lower Canada, which united in 1841, and a Lion and a Unicorn, possibly representing Great Britain, and 3 crests in the middle. The 3 crests as follows - lower left and right depict the arms of the Provinces of Upper and Lower Canada and the top - surmounted by a crown, shows the badge of The Order of the Garter, a clear reference to the monarchy. Below the whole allegory is a plinth carrying the words "VICT...TTANNIARM RE DEF"-Victoria, Queen of the Britons, Defender of the Faith. The reverse with an ornate panel and value at centre. An excellent example from one of the first Canadian Banks to issue their own banknotes following the success and the provided model of the Bank of Montreal, the very first Bank to issue any banknotes in Canada just following its establishment in 1817, and which in turn was itself following the model of the First Bank of the United States established in 1791 by Alexander Hamilton, the first U.S. secretary of the Treasury. Also, one of the most influential early banks which ended up in a "Bang" in 1866 after having setup close relationships with the government from the moment of its establishment. The first significant bank failure in Canadian history, with its shareholders losing all their capital, which at a time had amounted up to over three million dollars and the government losing another million dollars. Banknotes at the time represented the principal liability of a bank and were redeemable in specie, upon demand. The issue of banknotes was well received by the public and became the principal means of payment along with the fact that they helped mitigate the problems that were associated with having a vast range of foreign coins circulating with different ratings. This note is a bit of an outlier as although featuring Royal portraits and images to relate to Great Britain, the Bank chose to use dollars as their denomination in contrast to others circulating in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland that were typically denominated in Pounds, Shillings, and Pence. Online research could not find any of this denomination offered in recent times, with only a few of the lower denominations in similar grades that were so keenly sought after they ended up in the 4 figure range, and the only example that occured is currently in the collection of the Bank of Canada Museum and these early issues are very unlikely to be seen in much higher grades, infect the current SCWPM prices them only up to the VF grade. Such an early Rarity, especially in issued format, is certainly a 'tasty' find for any serious collector and will most certainly serve as an absolute treasure in their collection. According to an official publication of the Canadian Paper Money Society Journal Volume 50, Number 143 of December 2014 this denomination was ordered May 1861 in Sheet Numbers 34001 - 44000 and October 1861 in Sheet Numbers 44001 - 49000 and was in a total of only 60000 notes More banknotes like this	£7,500
07/06/2020 Auction 169	World Banknotes	Lot 287	USA Treasury 10 Dollars Gold Certificate Pick 274 (FR. 1173) gold seal series of 1922 signatures Speelman & White large serial number variety - H17998802, Fine and a Scarce now almost a century old note. Obverse in black portraying Michael Hillegas, the first treasurer of the United States. The reverse in red-orange featuring the very recognizable US Coat of Arms/Seal with the bald eagle. More banknotes like this	£70
01/03/2020 Auction 168	World Banknotes	Lot 292	United States Treasury & Silver Certificate 1 Dollars (2) comprising the Exceptionally Rare 1 Dollar Silver Certificate Pick 321 series of 1886 plate D serial number B38319452 signatures Rosecrans & Hyatt and the variety with a large red seal with a spiked border, VF or slightly better. Featuring the portrait of Martha Washington this note is the first U.S. currency to feature a Woman's figure and is a significant monument in U.S. history that is very keenly sought after by collectors and dealers alike. Also includes a Treasury 1 Dollar Pick 187 series of 1917 plate A signatures Elliott & Burke serial number E51935117A, VF and a Scarce note. Featuring an illustration of the Landfall of Christopher Columbus at left and a portrait of President George Washington at centre. This is a unique opportunity to acquire these fine examples of U.S. historical significance More banknotes like this	£200
01/03/2020 Auction 168	World Banknotes	Lot 314	World circa 1920-40's to modern (30) a collection in a metal tin all in average VF comprising various issues and denominations from the United States, Canada, Hong Kong, Mauritius, Jamaica and Australia. Some Scarcer notes include a US Silver Certificate 1 Dollar Pick 342 Speelman & White, Civil War Confederate States Richmond 5 and 10 Dollars dated 17th February 1864, also some Military Payment Certificates series 472 and 481. Hong Kong 5 and 10 Cents 1940 and some Hong Kong an Malaya George VI issues. Also comes with a Solomon Islands SPECIMEN Franklin Mint Collectors set of 2, 5 and 10 Dollars all with Maltese Cross prefix series 009940 and without the original envelope or certificate More banknotes like this	£95
01/03/2020 Auction 168	World Banknotes	Lot 293	United States Treasury 5 Dollars Pick 186 (Fr. 91) Red seal series of 1907 plate C signatures Napier & McClung serial number B76315487, VF Pinholes and Scarce. More banknotes like this	£70
01/03/2020 Auction 168	World Banknotes	Lot 294	United States Treasury Silver Certificate 1 Dollar Blue Seal Pick 338c series of 1899 signatures Speelman & White serial number V42199086A variety with "Series of 1899" vertical at right near border, good Fine - about VF Minor pencilled annotation and a Scarce note. Bald eagle grasping the US flag and branch at centre and portraits of the 16th US President Abraham Lincoln at lower left and the 18th US President Ulysses S. Grant on obverse. The reverse in green with a guilloche panel. More banknotes like this	£46
02/12/2019 Auction 167	World Banknotes	Lot 1696	World mostly mid 1900's to modern (398) in various grades VG - EF including many and different issues and a few higher denominations. A few interesting and eye catching notes include an early 1923 Dominion of Canada 25 Cents Pick 11b. United States Treasury and Silver Certificates from 1934-35 and 1953. Isle of Man John W. Paul and Dawson issues. Reserve Bank of Rhodesia 1978 issues. Various issues from the East Caribbean, French Pacific Territories, Gibraltar, Spain including the 1957 'Reyes Catolicos' 1000 Pesetas, Portugal including a few issues with star at the end of the serial numbers (possible replacements), Middle East, Trinidad & Tobago, France, Germany and others More banknotes like this	£550
01/09/2019 Auction 166	World Banknotes	Lot 505	World (8) an interesting high grade group comprising issues as Maldives Maldivian State / Government Treasurer 10 Rufiyaa Pick 5b 1960 serial number C 109435. China Japanese Puppet Banks MengChiang Bank 10 Yuan Pick J108b block 55 number 485853. North Korea Central Bank of the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea 50 Won Pick 16 1959. India (2) including Reserve Bank of India 2 Rupees Pick 79f signature Singh Plate letter A serial number 50M 520282 and Khadi & Village Industries Commission 2 Rupees Pick UNL (Unlisted) circa 1950's serial number AO 052912 manuscript signature lower centre obverse and Cancelled stamp on reverse. Tunisia Banque Centrale de Tunisie 5 Dinars Pick 59 ND (1958) serial number C/6 643484. Canada The Bank of Nova Scotia 5 Dollars Pick S632 dated 2nd January 1935 serial number 799001. USA United States Treasury 5 Dollars Pick 186 red seal series of 1907 signatures Speelman & White serial number M11309756 Rare and featuring a portrait of President Andrew Jackson at lower left and a Pioneer family at centre. More banknotes like this	£420
01/09/2019 Auction 166	World Banknotes	Lot 468	United States National Currency (2) comprising 1 Dollar Pick 371J Kansas City Missouri series of 1918 blue seal serial number J21651488A dated 18th May 1914 portrait George Washington at left on obverse and reverse in green featuring Eagle with spread wings holding the US flag, GEF - UNC. Along with 10 Dollars serial number A202563 B series of 1902 Charter 7487 The National Commercial Bank of Cleveland Ohio dated 8th November 1904 government signatures Lyons and Roberts at upper centre left and right and manuscript signatures at lower centre left and right titled cashier and president. The note VF and features President William McKinley at left and blue seal at right on obverse and reverse in green featuring Allegorical figure of Panama between 2 ships at centre. Both notes rare More banknotes like this	£300
03/06/2019 Auction 165	World Banknotes	Lot 1088	World (32) in mixed grades including EF comprising Bank of England (3) £1 Somerset prefix BU70, 10 Shillings Fforde prefix B39N and 5 Pounds Lowther prefix HH16. Scotland (4) Clydesdale Bank plc £1 and £5 along with The Royal Bank of Scotland Lord Ilay £1 and £10. United States (4) including 1 Dollars (2) series 1993 & 2009 and 5 Dollars (2) series 2009. Along with other countries as Spain, Yugoslavia, Greece, Belgium, Hungary, Russia, Sweden, Isle of Man, India, Eastern Caribbean, Vietnam, WEST AFRICAN STATES - Bénin, and Uganda. Some with tape and inked and all come in a Milenium Hotel At the World Trade Center New York More banknotes like this	£46
02/09/2018 Auction 162	World Banknotes	Lot 360	United States of America, USA 1 Dollar dated 1862 series 98602, first ever issue of the American 'Green Back' Dollar, signed Chittenden & Spinner, (Pick128), Fine and scarce More banknotes like this	£160
18/03/2018 Auction 160	World Banknotes	Lot 547	USA (12) plus others (5), United States of America 2 Dollars (9) dated 1953, 1963 & 1976, the 2 x 1976 issues having a 13 cent stamp on them with postage seal for 1st day of issue, 1 Dollar Silver Certificate (2) series 1957, 5 Dollars Silver Certificate series 1934, Malaya 1 Cent (4) dated 1st July 1941 and a Bank of England 1 Pound signed Catterns, mixed grades More banknotes like this	£30
04/12/2017 Auction 159	World Banknotes	Lot 1901	United States of America Military Payment Certificate 5 Cents, very scarce series 651 unissued note, (PickSM72A), Uncirculated and rare More banknotes like this	£300
05/03/2017 Auction 156	World Banknotes	Lot 436	USA United States Note $5 red seal dated 1953B, Abraham Lincoln at centre, series C43008043A, Pick381b, about UNC More banknotes like this	£24
04/09/2016 Auction 154	World Banknotes	Lot 364	United States of America and Confederate States collection in album with slip sleeve (56) a good range include Woodchopper $5 1907, $1 1917 & $2 1917, $20 1914, $10 MPC series 692 with Indian Chief in head dress, Virginia Treasury Note $5 1862, various broken banks, needs viewing More banknotes like this	£1,400
04/09/2016 Auction 154	World Banknotes	Lot 365	United States of America National Bank $5 dated 1902 for The North Ward National Bank of Newark, New Jersey, charter 2083 series No.45882, (Friedberg 594), Fine More banknotes like this	£100
06/03/2016 Auction 152	World Banknotes	Lot 592	World (46) in mixed grades to UNC, along with USA $1000 The Bank of United States, Fair, mounted on card and framed More banknotes like this	£70

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