Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 87

September Pre Long Beach

World Currency

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 3590		France. 5 Francs, 1943-45. Pk 98a. A France Type Banknote, Banque de France, black serial number T.655 349. A great example of a gem quality, this small sized note has practically perfect margins with nice pastel colors and evident embossing. Pyrenean shepherd at right on the obverse side of the note. Woman and flowers on the reverse side. PCGS 66 PPQ Gem New. Estimated Value $200 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3591		France. 5000 Francs, 1951-56. Pk 131c. A France Type Banknote, Banque de France, black serial number J.147 28292. Highly appealing note with quality one would expect for the grade. Lovely pastel colors seen on crisp paper with strong embossing, creating beautiful paper waves. Wide margins noted. Free from stains, rips, tears, and pinholes. This note has retained most original qualities. Two allegorical figures (Sea and Countryside) at center. Mercury and allegorical woman seen on the reverse side. Only a few uncirculated submitted for grading. PMG 58 Choice About Uncirculated . Estimated Value $500 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3592		France. 10 Nouveaux Francs, 1959-63. Pk 142. A France Type Banknote, Banque de France, black serial number L.221 08531. Perfectly centered note. Dazzling, with amazing, bold colors and extremely deep embossing, creating paper waves easily seen through the holder. Crisp white paper. Three signatures on the far right corner. Palais Royal across bottom, Armand du Plessis, Cardinal Richelieu at right, denomination: NOUVEAUX FRANCS (NF). On the reverse side is the town gate (of Richelieu, in Indre et Loire) at right. None finer according to PMG Population Report. PMG 67 EPQ Superb Gem Unc. Estimated Value $750 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3593		France. 100 Nouveaux Francs, 1959-64. Pk 144a. A France Type Banknote, Banque de France, black serial number W.238 72621. Large sized note with spectacular color. Slightly handled yet the quality remains distinct. Very crisp paper. Arc de Triomphe at left. The world famous Napoléon Bonaparte at right on the obverse side. Paris' Church of the Invalides at right, Bonaparte at left on the reverse side. PCGS 53 About New. Estimated Value $500 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3594		France. 5 Francs, 1967-70. Pk 146b. A France Type Banknote, Banque de France, black serial number T.127 62332. The grade is deceiving when analyzing this beautiful banknote. With an appearance of a higher grade, this note consists of nice margins, crisp paper, and strong color. Louis Pasteur at left, Pasteur Institute in Paris at right. Laboratory implements, man fighting a rabid dog, Pasteur at right on back. PMG 53 About Uncirculated. Estimated Value $150 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3595		France. 10 Francs, 1967-71. Pk 147c. A France Banknote, Banque de France, black serial number L.507 79413. Fascinating note with evidence of strong embossing, creating beautiful paper waves through the plastic holder. Extremely crispness is noted. Three signatures on the front side are seen. Bold multicolored on this banknote! Paris Palais des Tuileries at center. Francois Voltaire at right and as watermark. He was a French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher. Chateau de Cirey at right, Volataire at left on back. PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated . Estimated Value $300-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3596		France. 50 Francs, 1971-74. Pk 148d. A France Banknote, Banque de France, black serial number Q.256 92010. Decent sized note with excellent features contributing to the gem grade received by PMG. Intense embossing creating visible paper waves seen with the naked eye! Nearly impeccable margins on this crisp white banknote. This note has an appearance of a sophisticated painting on both sides with the scenery in the background with Jean Racine as the foreground. Multicolored note. Port Royal des Champs Abbey at center, Jean Racine at right. Jean Racine at left, view of La Ferte-Milon on back. PMG 66 EPQ Gem Unc . Estimated Value $300-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3597		France. 20 Francs, 1980-86. Pk 151a. A France Type Banknote, Banque de France, black serial number X.006 186942. A great example of preservation with original qualities kept exceptionally intact for a few decades. Excellent in eye appeal. Strong color and great embossing. Good margins noted. Claude Debussy at right and as watermark, with sea scene (La Mer) in background. The reverse side is similar but with lake scene. PMG 65 EPQ Gem Unc. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3598		France. 20 Francs, 1997. Francs Pk 151i. A France Type Banknote, Banque de France, black serial number A.052 860829. A great example of preservation with original qualities kept exceptionally intact for a few decades. Excellent in eye appeal. Strong color and great embossing. Good margins noted. Claude Debussy at right and as watermark, with sea scene (La Mer) in background. The reverse side is similar but with lake scene. PMG 65 EPQ Gem Unc. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3599		France. 100 Francs, 1979-1986. Pk 154b. A France Banknote, Banque de France, black serial number J.80 478221. Decent sized note with excellent features contributing to the superb gem grade received by PMG. Intense embossing creating visible paper waves seen with the naked eye! Impeccable margins on this crisp white banknote. This note has an appearance of a sophisticated painting on both sides with the scenery in the background with Eugene Delacroix on the foreground. Marianne holding tricolor, part of Delacroix' painting La Liberte Guidant le Peuple at right. 'Cent Francs' at upper left on face not just faint outline but has a fill color as well. PMG Population Report shows that there are none graded finer. PMG 67 EPQ Superb Gem Unc . Estimated Value $500 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3600		French Antilles. 10 Francs, ND (1964). Pk 8b. A French Antilles Type Banknote, Inst. d'Emission des Dep'ts d'Outre-Mer, black serial number M.8 017839. Astonishing note, composed of beautiful colors with strong embossing across the entire banknote, showing through the holder, creating lovely visible paper waves. Crispness is easily notable. Two signatures found on the face of the note. On the obverse side is a girl seen at right along a coastal scenery in background. People cutting up sugar cane on the reverse side. Excellent in quality and well-deserving of the grade received! Only one in this grade with one graded finer! Only one finer according to PMG Population Report. PCGS 66 PPQ Gem New . Estimated Value $1,250 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3601		French Antilles. 50 Francs, ND (1964). Pk 9b. A French Antilles Type Banknote, Republique Francaise, black serial number Y.2 01805. Astonishing note, composed of beautiful colors with strong embossing across the entire banknote, showing through the holder, creating lovely visible paper waves. Crispness is easily notable. Two signatures found on the face of the note. Banana harvest. Shoreline with houses at left, man and woman at right on the reverse side PMG 64 Choice Unc . Estimated Value $750 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3602		French Guiana. 5 Francs, ND (1947-49). Pk 19s. A French Guiana Specimen Banknote, Caisse Cen. de la France d'Outre-Mer, black serial number O.000 00000. Beautiful small sized note, with an appearance of higher grade. Crisp paper with nice margins and bold colors. Evident embossing. The word "SPECIMEN" perforated at center of the note. Bougainville at right. On the reverse side is a woman with various fruits posing. Overprint: GUYANE. French printing. PCGS 64 PPQ Very Choice New. Estimated Value $300 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3603		French Guiana. 50 Francs, ND (1947-49). Pk 22s. A French Guiana Specimen Banknote, Caisse Cen. de la France d'Outre-Mer, black serial number O.000 00000. Beautiful decent sized note, with an appearance of higher grade. Crisp paper with nice margins and bold colors. Evident embossing. The word "SPECIMEN" perforated at center of the note. B. d'Esnambuc at lrft, sailing ship at right on the obverse side. Topless woman with village on the background on the reverse side. Overprint: GUYANE. French printing. PCGS 64 PPQ Very Choice New. Estimated Value $350 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3604		French Guiana. 1000 Francs, ND (1947-49). Pk 25s. A French Guiana Specimen Banknote, Caisse Cen. de la France d'Outre-Mer, black serial number O.000 00000. Phenomenal example of preservation with original qualities kept intact for several decades. Excellent eye appeal. Strong embossing, creating amazing paper waves. Signature of the general director seen on the obverse side. Bold colors on extremely crisp paper. The word "SPECIMEN" perforated and stamped on all four corners on both sides. Two women on the right, front side. On the reverse side is a sunset scenery with two men on a canoe and a woman's face on the far right. Only one gem known as reports from PMG Population Report shows. PCGS 64 Very Choice New. Estimated Value $750 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3605		French Guiana. 5000 Francs, ND (1947-49). Pk 26s. A French Guiana Specimen Banknote, Caisse Cen. de la France d'Outre-Mer, black serial number O.00 000. Fabulous oversized sized note, with an appearance of higher grade. Crisp paper with nice margins and bold colors. Evident embossing, creating beautiful paper waves. Good wide margins seen through the holder. The word "SPECIMEN" perforated on the note and stamped twice on both sides. Gen. Schoelcher at center right on the obverse of the note. Overprint: GUYANE. French printing. PCGS 65 PPQ Gem New. Estimated Value $1,250 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3606		French Indochina. 1 Piastre, ND (1932-49). Pk 54s. A French Indo China Specimen Banknote, black serial number O.0000 000. Delightful note, perfectly centered, highlighting superb gem qualities any collector desires! Extreme crispness and strong embossing are noted. Signatures from the president and general director adjoin. The word "SPECIMEN" perforated on the side of this banknote. Lovely pastel colors on crisp paper. Woman at right, building at center. Man with baskets on the reverse side. Top population and none graded finer according to PMG Population Report. Only three in this level of grade with none finer according to PMG Population Report. PMG 67 EPQ Superb Gem Unc. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3607		French Indochina. 20 Piastres, ND (1942-45). Pk 71. A French Indo China Banknote, Banque de l'Indochine, black serial number F 504923. With strong colors on crisp brown paper and good margins, this note serves a great example of preservation for several decades. The extreme crispness and deep embossing are both easily notable through the plastic holder. Three signatures found on the face of the note. Walled fortress at right. Seated figure seen on the reverse side of this banknote. PMG Population Report, this is a population of one and finest known. PMG 65 EPQ Gem Unc. Estimated Value $200-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $259
Lot 3608		French Indochina. 1 Piastre, ND (1945). Pk 76s. A French Indo-China Specimen Banknote, red serial number A0000 000. A fantastic note with impressive quality measured in the deep embossing, strong color, and crisp paper. Kept in excellent condition for several decades! Two men with boat on the obverse side. On the reverse side of the note is Angkor Wat at right. PMG 65 EPQ Gem Unc. Estimated Value $500 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3609		French Indochina. 100 Piastres, ND (1949-54). Pk 82b. A French Indo China Banknote, Banque de l'indo-Chine, black serial number V.2620 089. Oversized note with subtle pastel colors on crisp white paper with great margins. The extreme crispness and deep embossing are both easily notable through the plastic holder. Signatures from the president and the general director is seen on the front of the note. Multicolor. Mercury at left. On the reverse side is a man with two elephants at left, man at right. Type II Lao text on back. Only three finer according to PMG Population Report! PCGS 66 PPQ Gem New. Estimated Value $500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3610		French Indochina/ Laos. 100 Piastres=100 Kip, 1954. Pk 103. A French Indo-China / Laos Type Banknote, black serial number K.6 31099. Oversized note that is kept in great condition for many years! Lovely colors on crisp paper. Although slightly handled, this note has maintained most of its original qualities. No rips, tears, or pinholes! Three women on the obverse side of the note. Pagoda at Vientiane at center, Laotian woman with bowl of roses at right on reverse side. Laotian title. Elephant head as watermark. No uncirculated recorded. PMG 53 About Unc. Estimated Value $250 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $294
Lot 3611		French Pacific Territories. 10,000 Francs, ND (1985). Pk 4a. A French Pacific Territories Type Banknote, Inst. d'Emission d'Outre-Mer, black serial number J.1 116594. Extraordinary example of a gem note with nearly impeccable margins! No notes are known to have higher quality according to PMG. This note features bold, vibrant colors on crisp paper adding beauty to this fine banknote. Strong embossing is seen through the plastic holder. Tahitian girl with floral headdress at upper left, topuristic bungalows at center. Fish at center, Melanesian girl wearing flower at right on the reverse. Watermark of two ethnic heads. Without NOUMEA or PAPEETE. Two signatures, without security thread. None finer according to PMG Population Report. PCGS 66 PPQ Gem New. Estimated Value $300 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3612		French West Africa. 1000 Francs, 1942. Pk 32s. A French West Africa Specimen Banknote, Banque de l'Afrique Occidentale, red serial number A.1 000. This pleasant note is a prime example of ultimate quality maintained for several decades! Perfect margins on extremely crisp white paper evidently noticeable through the holder. Embossing is clearly seen in every aspect of the note. The word "SPECIMEN" is printed in bold red along with the serial number. Two hole punches on the bottom center. Strong colors noted. Ships and train at center on the face of the note. BAO in wreath on the reverse side. PMG Population Report states that there are five notes in this grade with none finer. PCGS 67 PPQ Superb Gem Unc. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3613		French West Africa. 100 Francs, 1945-54. Pk 40. A French West Africa Type Banknote, Banque de l'Afrique Occidentale, black serial number X.3156 272. Exquisite banknote with pastel colors remaining strong through all circulation. Traces of embossing on the serial number is evident through the plastic holder. Two signatures found on the bottom left corner. Wide margins noted. Woman with fruit bowl at center. A woman, man, and child, presumably family, seen on the reverse side with a field with water on the background. This note offers many qualities that should not be overlooked due to the grade. Ironically, only two in 67 recorded with none known from XF 40 through 67. PCGS 40 Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $200-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3614		French West Africa. 50 Francs, ND (1956). Pk 45s. A French West Africa Specimen Banknote, Inst. d'Emission de L'A.O.F Togo, black serial number O.0 00000 000143. Lovely note featuring nice margins on crisp paper. In spite of being slightly handled, this note highlights flattering qualities that makes one distinguishable from all the rest. Intense colors observed through the holder. The obverse side portrays three women at center. The reverse side illustrates a woman with headdress, city in background at center. With over 50 type notes submitted for PMG grading, to date there is not one single submission for a 45 specimen making this note unique! None recorded according to PMG Population Report. PCGS 58 Choice About New. Estimated Value $500 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3615		Guadeloupe. 100 Francs, ND (1947-49). Pk 35. A Guadeloupe Banknote, Caisse Central, black serial number B.51 21344. Splendid note with excellent eye appeal! Great thick margins presented on this note. Strong evidence of embossing, generating paper waves seen through the plastic holder. The bold colors add beauty to this lovely designed banknote! La Bourdonnais at left, two women at right. Overprint: GUADELOUPE. PMG 66 EPQ Gem Unc . Estimated Value $1,250 - 2,250. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3616		Guadeloupe. 1000 Francs, ND (1947-49). Pk 37s. A Guadeloupe Specimen Banknote, Caisse Centrale, black serial number O.000 00000. Phenomenal example of preservation with original qualities kept intact for several decades. Excellent eye appeal. Strong embossing, creating amazing paper waves. Signature of the general director seen on the obverse side. Bold colors on extremely crisp paper. The word "SPECIMEN" perforated and stamped on all four corners on both sides. Two women on the right, front side. On the reverse side is a sunset scenery with two men on a canoe and a woman's face on the far right. Population of three with none finer according to PMG Population Report. Estimated Value $1,500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3617		Japan. A group of Japanese Hansatsu notes, circa 1800's: The Hansatsu notes were issued during the reign of Tokuyawa Bakufu. Usually issued by local feudual lords, these notes played important roles in Japanese finanical history. Lot of 7 notes graded from VG to Fine. Estimated Value $200-UP. View details	Unsold
Lot 3618		Mali. 1000 Francs, ND (1970-84). Pk 13c. A Mali Banknote, Banque Centrale, black serial number C.22 41086. Large sized note with nearly perfect margins. It is notable that the embossing and crispness are both clearly evident to the naked eye. The colors are strong and intense. Brownish black, purple and multicolored. Building at left, older man at right. Carvings at left, mountain village at center on the reverse side. Watermark of a man's head. Only one recorded in 67 as reported by PMG Population Report. PMG 66 EPQ Gem Unc. Estimated Value $300-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3619		Réunion. 100 Francs, ND (1960). Pk 49s. A Reunion Specimen Banknote, Inst. d'Emission des Dep. d'Outre-Mer, 1960, black serial number O.0 00000 0003. Gorgeously designed note, highly appealing to the eye! Wide margins noted. Embossing visible through the serial number and word "SPECIMEN". Perforation of the word "SPECIMEN" is seen on the right of the obverse side. Beautiful multicolor pastel colors seen through the holder! La Bourdonnais at left, two women at right. On the reverse side is a woman looking at mountains. Overprint of LA REUNION. Only one gem recorded according to PMG Population Report. PCGS 64 Very Choice New. Estimated Value $200-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $118
Lot 3620		Russia. 1000 Rubles, 1919. Pk S210. A Northwest Russian Banknote, Field Treasury, Northwest Front, red serial number 196917. An immense note nearly a century old, with nice, vast margins and black color on crisp light brown paper. Although not graded as gem quality, this banknote certainly lives up to one's high expectations with appearance of one! No rips, tears, or pinholes. Two signatures on the bottom center. On the obverse side is flags and shields surrounding value at left, double headed eagle and snake at right. On the reverse is a monument of Peter the Great at centre, double headed eagle in lilac centre background. PCGS 64 Very Choice New. Estimated Value $400-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3621		Russia- South. 1000 Rubles, 1919. Pk S424a. A South Russian Banknote, Government Treasury Note, black block OA-061. Lovely large sized note featuring nice margins on crisp paper. In spite of being slightly handled, this note highlights flattering qualities that makes one distinguishable from all the rest. Intense colors observed through the holder. Nearly 100 year old banknote! The obverse side has a plethora of designs. St George & Dragon on the bottom left. Double-headed eagle at center on the reverse side of the note. This note was printed during the Russian Civil War that lasted nearly five years. PCGS 58 PPQ Choice About New. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $59
Lot 3622		Rwanda. 10 Francs, 1960. Pk 2. A Rwanda-Burundi Type Banknote, Banque d'Emission, black serial number E599710. Small note falling short of being classified as a gem, yet showcases extremely nice qualities. Nicely margined with strong colors. The crispness is evident through the holder. Hippopotamus at left. Signature varieties on the obverse side of this lovely banknote. Only a few uncirculated known according to PMG Population Report. PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated . Estimated Value $750 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3623		St. Pierre & Miquelon.1 Nouveau Franc, ND (1960). Pk 30b. A St. Pierre & Miquelon Banknote, Caisse Centrale de la France, black serial number J.30 46393. Stunning note with elaborate details! Seems a tad flat for a gem status but with nice margins noted on this beauty. Strong embossing present in various areas of the note, creating perceptible paper waves through the third party holder. No rips, tears, or pinholes. Bold multicolor notable. Man on foreground with a sailing ship on sea on the background on the obverse side. On the reverse side is a topless woman with a village towards the background and several cultural designs on both extremities. PCGS 64 Very Choice New. Estimated Value $250-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $176
Lot 3624		Spain. 1000 Pesetas, 1957 (1958). Pk 149a. A Spain Banknote, Banco de Espana, red serial number J427683. Fantastic oversized note with impressive quality. Well-deserving of being noted as a gem, this note offers good wide margins with strong evidence of embossing and crispness. Kept in excellent condition for several decades! Three signatures observed on the face of the note. This note is entirely in green color. Reyes Católicos at center. On the reverse side is arms with a few angelic designs and a crown. PCGS 65 PPQ Gem New . Estimated Value $300-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $153
Lot 3625		Tonga. 1 Pound, 1966. Pk 11e. A Tonga Treasury Note, black serial number D/1 53831. Fantastically designed note, appealing to any collector. Bright, bold red is seen on crisp white paper through the holder. Embossing is extremely visible on the words and serial number. Two signatures on the bottom center. Excellent eye appeal. The words "ONE POUND" at left and right. Arms at center. PCGS 65 PPQ Gem New. Estimated Value $150 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $106
Lot 3626		Worldwide. Miscellaneous Lot of World Currency: A nice assortment of world notes, including a few notes from China and Hong Kong. Approximately 100 notes. Careful examination recommended. Sold as is, no returns. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $541

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