LYN KNIGHT 2015 CPMX WORLD PAPER MONEY SALE

Joel Shafer of Lyn Knight adds:

Lot 185: Chile 100 Pesos 1921

According to the Standard Catalog, notes from this series comprised a special issue backed by saltpeter instead of gold. Allegorical reclining woman. Small internal slit. The first time we have ever offered this rare type

Lot 228: Costa Rica 20 Colones 1918

Draped woman with ship's wheel. Reportedly a paltry 20,000 made, from 35,001-55,000. Margin roughness; several small spots. Completely unpriced in any grade and not illustrated in the Standard Catalog.

Lot 356: Finland 12 Markkaa 1862

Printed on green paper. Without series; seven digit serial number. Man with stick and cap and woman with scarf. PMG terms this "Ch. EF 45"; the only example listed on the population report.

Lot 465: Ireland 5 Pounds 1928

Lady Hazel Lavery/River Lagan river mask. WBG terms this "AU 53". How this rare early type could survive in such mind blowing condition defies explanation.

Lot 491: Italy 50 Lire 1944

Little is known about this issue. According to World War II Remembered, the Dodecanese Islands are a group of twelve main islands in the Aegean Sea. Control shifted between Italy and Greece. Wolf with Romulus and Remus, island fortress in background. Issued for only six days; excessively rare World War II classic in exceptional condition

Lot 526: Malaya and British Borneo 100 Dollars 1953

Next in the Queen Elizabeth II series; block A/1. WBG terms this "AU 50". In demand; the best example we have ever offered. A masterpiece from the Rayspa Collection.

Lot 681: Russia 10 Rubles 1865

Early Imperial rarity. Crowned double headed eagle in shield. PMG terms this "VF 20 NET small tears"; one of only two examples for all dates of this type listed on the population report. Outstanding opportunity.

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