Germany 50 Pfennig Thale Notgeld in mixed grades (5) printed entertainment tickets with red and green overprint. Scarce and all with different illustrations on reverse
Germany a collection in an album a few Notgeld but mostly currency issues 1906 - mid twenties including some provincial such as Bavaria and a run of high value inflation issues 100 Million Marks up to Zwanzig Milliarden Marks (20,000,000,000) mixed grades
Germany - Notgeld a large collection in albums and loose many sorted into sets includes larger denominations such as 50,000,000 Marks mixed grades with no obvious duplication (approximately 2,000), Austrian Notgeld (approximately 200)
GB and World (73) includes GB Bank of EnglandOne Pound (5) Page (1) and Somerset (4) and Ten Shillings (7) O'Brien (1), Fforde (6), in mixed grades some consecutives and EF, World issues 1914 to 1980s issues, comprising Germany (includes some Notgeld), Portugal, Italy, Turkey, Bulgaria, France, Austria, Mexico, Spain, Greece and more, in mixed grades, along with a cheque Messrs Smith, Payne & Smiths for £10 16s. dated 4 June 1831. VG. The cheque bearing the address 1 Lombard Street. The bank was formed in 1758 and in 1902 the five Smith family banks merged to form Union London and Smiths Bank Limited
Notgeld a collection in an album Germany and Austria circa (200) the majority in high grades, little or no duplication, along with a few currency notes from circulation
Germany (14) in various mixed grades mostly in the Fine/VF to about UNC - UNC and consisting of various issues and issuers mostly early 1900's and including both World War period examples. Also includes a high denomination Notgeld example from Buer (Westfalen) Stadt 5 Billion Mark Keller 659g.4 dated 23rd October 1923 . A selection of German Occupied territories issues with examples from World War I Occupation of Lithuania produced by Darlehnskasse in Posen (Poznan, Poland and part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth) dated 17th April 1916 (2) consisting of 20 Kopeken Pick R120 and the 1 Rubel Pick R122c variety with last words of text at lower right reverse "ASTONI GADEEM" in clear print. Also, World War II period examples issued by the Reichskreditkassen issued between 1939-45 (2) including the 50 Pfennig Pick R135. The 1 ReichsmarkPick R136a variety with embossed stamp series 315 number 215174. And the 2 Reichsmark Pick R137a 7 digit serial number G 5183107.Together with a selection of the Reichsbank Reich banknote various issues and denominations circa 1903 - 23 (7)
Russia Ruble 1878 Pick A41 Very Good, Ruble 1898 (4) EF-Unc, 3 Rubles 1905 (6) VF-Unc average EF, 5 Rubles 1909 (4) EF-Unc, 10 Rubles 1909 VF-EF, 100 Rubles 1910 (2) about VF, 500 Rubles 1912 (29) average VF. Germany 50 Marks 5.8.1914 Good, 20 Marks 1915 VG, 50 Marks June 1919 (2) VG-F, 10,000 Marks 19.1.1922 Fine, 1000 Marks 15.9.1922 (4) F- VF, 5000 Marks 1.12.1922 (3) aEF and a Notgeld 500,000 Marks Nurnberg 11.8.1923 Fine
GB and World (392) includes GB £39 face, Germany early 20th Century Hyperinflation denominations, and Notgeld issues (45), also World including European with a few larger size notes, a wide variety includes some better grade examples
Austria 1000 Kronen (2) 1902 and 1918 VF, smaller denominations mostly 1922 (7) VF-Unc, along with (circa 100) lower grade issues mostly Austria and Germany from the 1920s, some being Notgeld, and a few later issues from Turkey
Germany early to mid 1900's including some Military notes along with Federal Republic issues (10) all different issues and denominations in various grades Fine/VF-GVF to about UNC - UNC. 1 Billion Mark Traunstein NOTGELD dated 9th November 1923 with a purple stamp. Occupied Territories - Lithuania (3) consisting of 20 Kopeken (Kapeikas) Pick R120 dated 17th April 1916. 50 Kopeken (Kapeikas) Pick R121c dated 17th April 1916 and 1 Rubel (Rublis) Pick R122c dated 17th April 1916, both variety with last two words at right bottom on back "ASTÛN GADEEM" and clear printing. Reichskreditkasse World War II Occupied Territories (2) 2 ReichsmarkPick 137b ND 1940-45 and 8 digit serial variety, without embossed stamp together with 50 Reichsmark Pick R140 ND 1940-45 with embossed stamp. Also a Military Wehrmacht 5 Reichsmark Pick M39 Verrechnungsschein (Clearing Note) dated 15th September 1944, Intended for payments within the Wehrmacht, which superseded the 1942 "Behelfszahlmittel" (Auxiliary payment certificates). Accompanied by Federal Republic Scarce U.S. Army Command series of 1948 (3) consisting of a 1/2, 1 and 2 MarksPick 1a, 2a and 3a respectively.
World - a Journey in Currency (206) an alluring and very colourful selection, mostly fresh and crisp UNC and mainly modern notes late 1900's to 2017, but including a few earlier examples, from various countries and issuers in 5 archival albums. Generally sorted alphabetically by country and includes complete or near complete denomination sets of the same issue, some of which Polymer examples and a Fantasy issue, with few even having their last few digits of the serial numbers matching. Also, the earlier notes as the very attractive high-grade example of the Yugoslavia, Kingdom 1000 Dinara Pick 29 dated Belgrade, 1st December 1931 series ?.0840 752 209797752. GermanyReichsbanknote example along with an exotic Notgeld 50 Pfennig Bayreuth 22nd October 1918, a town famous for its opera. Exotic issues from Saint Thomas and Prince, Madagascar, Russia, Oceania, Mauritius and many others. The Fantasy notes, a captivating set of the 2017 Private issue PortugueseAfrica, Brazil, India and Azores - Polymer denomination set by the French graphic artist Mr Frank Medina.
Austria & GermanyNotgeld in 2 original old Notgeld Albums (547) mixed grades mostly to UNC and mostly in complete or near complete sets of different varieties and types. Various Stadts (Issuing Authority/Towns). Austria (304) includes a Rare example Hainburg A.D. Donau N.Ö. Statemented 20 Heller 2, d Haulage overprint on 40 Heller amongst other issues from Halluin Sag., Halluin Sag., KEITH an der Stubaitalbahn Bezek Nieders Tirol, Haag Am Hausruck O.Ö. Marktgemeinde, Obernberg bei Gries am Brenner Tirol, Gries Am Brenner Tirol, Radstadt Sbg. and many others. Germany (243) also includes various issues from Koolberg, Klutz, Lugde, Dobeln, Aken, Altona, Frose, Feldberg, Bremen Deutsche Amerika, Gross Nordende, Dahlenburg, Naumburg, Boppard, Pyrmont Kreis, Mainz, Rinteln a.W., Orsoy, Naumburg, Laage and others. An interesting and attractive selection for the Notgeld enthusiasts
Germany mostly circa World War I and 1920's (250) a collection in a metal tin all mixed grades on average VF to UNC and various issues and denominations including Reichsbanknote, Rentenmark, Darlehnskasse, World War II Allied military and a selection of Notgeld notes some of which in sets and include a vast selection of Stadt's (places of issue) and a few high denomination
Belgium World War I Emergency "Necessity Money" Notgeld & Private issues (150) a collection in an album in mixed mostly very high grades to UNC comprising 5 Centimes to 100 Francs from a variety of issuers as Aubel, Ville de Verviers, Ville de Leuze, Ville de Huy, Willebroeck, Eename, Sint Blasisus-Boekle, Commune de Bilstain, Commune de Hodimont, Commune d'Ensival, Antwerpen, Nederbrakel, Ville de Binche, Ville de Namur, Dendermonde, Comite Local de Chatelineau, Ooestende, Mechelen, Kortruk, Grand Bazar de ka Okace Sint Lambert, Norderwijck and others. Some cut canceled, some puncholed "PAYE" and a few retaining the counterfoil. Also includes a propaganda note 1000 Francs. GermanyReichsbanknote (2) including 20 Francs and 50 Francs both stamped "Centre de Rassemblement" Pick 181 and Pick 182 for type. Andre Dumont Watrschei 20 Francs with counterfoil and stamped "Annule" dated 17th May 1940. During the German occupation of Belgium during World War I there was a shortage of official coins and banknotes in circulation and as a result around 600 communes, local governments and companies issued their own unofficial currency to enable the continued functioning of the local ecnomies. The National Bank of Belgium's museum digitized it's collection which is available online. The lot is accompanied by a catalogue of these notes by Jean-Rene De Mey titled "Repertoire des Billets de Necessite Communaux Et Prives Bleges (1914 - 1919)" issued 1991
GermanyNotgeld (727) an extensive collection in an album mixed mostly very high grades many come in complete or near complete sets from paces of issues/ Stadt's as Wettin Stadt, Keitum/Sylt Allgemeinde Spar und Leihkasse der Insel, Westerland, Wiedenbrück Kreis, Weissenfels Stadt, Weimar L. Riecke, Weimar Stadt, Wesenberg Stadt, Weida Stadt, Weilburg a.d. Lahn Stadt, Vegesack Stadt, Urnstadt, Uslar Stadt, Sooden a.d. Werra, Bad Gemeinde, Heessen bei Eilsen Gemeinde and many others
World (387) a mixed lot of notes, Specimen Travellers Cheques, Cheques and Postal orders, Confederate States Contemporary Copies also known as Bubble Gum notes and promotional leaflets from various European countries regarding the introduction of the Euro. Some notes include China 1 Jiao Pick 881 (100), Egypt 50 PiastresPick 62 (100), Japanese Occupation Currency (50) including Malaya 1 Dollar Pick M5c (20) and Philippines10 PesosPick 111 (30). Germany & Austria (55) including Notgeld & Regional notes and many inflation issues. Specimen Travellers Cheques in presentation folders including Australian Thomas Cook & Son Limited, Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company, Fuji Bank, Banque Nationale De Paris, Amro Bank, Amsterdam - Rotterdam Bank N.V. Also includes Yesterdays Money presentation pack displaying Boy's own paper accompanied by a Sixpence 1958 coin also a Money of the World presentation folder including a Peru100 Intis note along with a Silver 1969 D KennedyHalf Dollar.
Germany 50 Pfennig Thale Notgeld in mixed grades (5) printed entertainment tickets with red and green overprint. Scarce and all with different illustrations on reverse
World around 47 notes mostly Russia high grade Empire issues early 1900's includes Ukraine & Crimea - Odessa 1917 Exchange Notes 25 Rubles Pick S337 and 3 Rubles Pick S334. SOUTH RUSSIA - High Command of the Armed Forces 10000 Rubles 1919 Pick S425a (2). Along with USAConfederate State issues some of which imitations and Bank Cheques. Prisoners of War 10 Francs stamped "Prisoner of war camp No.225". Germany 1923 Bielefeld SILK NOTGELD 500 Mark. Bank of EnglandOne Pounds Somerset (2) prefix DS83 and DS72. And Chine 1920s Confucius 'Strings of Cash' Red and black Confucius in red at top seal on reverse measueres around 25.7 cm in height and 6.9 cm in width.
Germany (124) Large Denominations & Earlier Inflationary Notgeld notes in album in mixed grades 1918 to 1924 includes some UNC. Many different Stadt's and varieties some come in denomination sets. Includes notes as Brackenheim 50 and 5 Milliarden Mark dated 29th October 1923. HANAU am MAIN Landkreis 1 & 5 Millionen Mark dated 18th August 1923. 100 Mark Konstanz dated 23rd October 1922. Hamburg Aushilfsschein 500 marks dated 15th November 1922. Karlsruhe 4.20 Gold Mark 1 Dollar NordAmerika dated 19th November 1923. Stuttgart 1000 Marks dated 1st September 1922 and Stuttgart 3 Milliarden Mark Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft Mercedes dated 26th October 1923. Munchen 100 Milliarden mark on 5 milliarden Mark dated 20 October 1923 . Amtskorperschaft Leonberg 5 Milliarden Mark dated 31st March 1924 and many others
Germanynotgeld (9) includes some earlier 1914 issues plus 1 ruble and 3 ruble Port Kunda Cement Factory issues 1941, grades range from Fine to about UNC
Germany (116) mostly 1910 to 1923 period, also WW2, DDR and West Germany 10 Marks 1948 and 1949 and 5, 10, 20, 50 & 100 Deutsche Mark dates from 1960 to 1977, some large size Notgeld, mixed grades
World accumulation in box (c.1230) Germanynotgeld (465) small and large size, Germany (290) includes AMC, 1903 to 1940s, mostly inflationary period, Italy (365) includes some earlier types and AMC but mostly modern pre-Euro period, bank cheques & ephemera (c.107) mostly GB and Thailand cheques, promotional notes and some assorted car tax discs (11), a large lot with much duplication, needs viewing
Germanyinflation period (67) 1918 to 1922,mostly large size Grossgeld (36) many with Milliarden values average VF, a sheet of 1922 dated coupons, German and Austrian small size Serienschein notgeld (27) these mostly UNC, better types noted
Germany (60) all different inflation period larger size notgeld with high values up to 5 billion, mostly Fine to VF but also some better grades and types
Germanynotgeld & grossgeld (76) a good range of better high values with earlier types 1918 to 1923, nearly all are high value inflation notes including some Billion and Milliarden, Bielefeld silk 50 mark, private issues, etc., average Fine to VF, some better
Germany Bielefeld local issues 1923 (3) silk notgeld 25 mark healing pool & 1 Goldmark both about UNC plus an oval shape felt 1 dollar or 4.20 Goldmark in purple, some mount marks to reverse EF+D440
Russia banknotes (21) mostly private issues from 1918-19 period includes large size and Germany (15) these mostly notgeld includes high value millions and millarden
Germany and Austrianotgeld in original album (c.645) mostly all different Serienschein but also some higher values and a few Reich issues majority in UNC, viewing recommended
Germanynotgeld in original 1920s album (approx.590) many full sets and some larger size, mostly 1920s Serienschein but earlier dates notes, mostly UNC, viewing recommended
Germany (53) 1900s to 1920s--large assorted group mostly different includes Reichsbank, Reichsbahn, Prisoner of War WW1 (7), 1922 share certificate, large size grossgeld including billions and a few private notgeld, viewing recommended
Germanynotgeld in album (c.350) mostly all different Serienschein but also some higher values and a small amount of Austrian notgeld, some earlier dates in lower grades but majority in UNC, viewing recommended
Germanynotgeld (160+) 1917 to 1923 inflation issues, a good mix of colourful Serienschein with about 50% in sets these mostly UNC and a large group of Grossgeld high value inflation notes these Fine to VF some better, nearly all different and worth viewing
Germany WW1 prisoner of war1 mark aUNC and 10 mark GEF (edge nicks) for Stargard in Pommern notgeld dated 1921 without hand stamp plus Austria Internment issues Katzenau 10 & 20 heller UNC
Germany (70) mostly small size notgeld 1917-21, earlier in lower grades later issues mostly UNC, some full sets and scarcer types including Bielefeld 25 mark in linen and 50 mark in silk
Germany private issues (50) dates from 1918 to 1923, mostly high inflation large size Notgeld, all different, some better types noted, viewing recommended
Germanynotgeld (c.110) mostly different high value inflationgrossgeld but many from 1914 to 1918 period with some low value Serienschein in packets, also includes Bielefeld 100 mark silk note with lace edging dated 1921, mixed grades, viewing recommended
Germanynotgeld & grossgeld (78) a good range of better high values with earlier types 1918 to 1923, also includes 9 full sets of notgeld and a 1 mark camp note (fantasy issue?) dated 1942 for Diedenhofen
World accumulation in album (c.140) mostly Germany (with duplication), also various German notgeld complete sets in packets, Danzig 50 pfennig, Liechtenstein set Pick1, 2 and 3, a few Russian, etc
GermanyNotgeld a large and varied group (estimated by weight to be around 8,000) reported as having little duplication and none apparent so must include scarcer types mostly Unc or near so
Germany gross-notgeld 1918-23 in ex-dealers stock album (c.600) some duplication (usually no more than 10 of each variety) many private issues, Weimar Bauhaus design types noted, Hugo Linien, a good mix, VF to EF average but many better, viewing recommended
Germany Serienschein notgeld in 2 stock books circa 2500 different with mostly complete sets, colourful 1920s series issues, mostly UNC, viewing recommended
Germany large size notgeld (c.350) mostly Landerbank varieties such as Sachsen, Bayern, etc, many high value inflation varieties, all types have some duplication, average Fine to VF
Germany large size notgeld (c.115) ranging from a few lower value 1918 issues up to mainly 1923 millions, mostly different and quite a few in higher grades, viewing recommended
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