Via Stellae III online auction #110
Thursday, 10 April 2025 | Madrid, 16:00 CEST
101 | Spanish Banknotes
1000 Pesetas. November 4, 1949. No series. (Edifil 2023: 458). Rare, retains much of its original finish. Good Extremely Fine.
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102 | Spanish Banknotes
5 Pesetas. August 16, 1951. No series. (Edifil 2023: 459). Original size. Uncirculated-.
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103 | Spanish Banknotes
1 Peseta. November 19, 1951. No series. (Edifil 2023: 461). Original size. Unused.
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104 | Spanish Banknotes
1000 Pesetas. December 31, 1951. No serial number. (Edifil 2023: 463, Pick: 143a). Rare in this exceptional quality, original finish. Unused. Encapsulated PMG65EPQ.
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105 | Spanish Banknotes
1 Peseta. July 22, 1953. Series 1A. (Edifil 2023: 465a). Original size. Uncirculated.
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106 | Spanish Banknotes
100 Pesetas. April 7, 1953. Series 3X, last series issued. (Edifil 2023: 464e, Pick: 145a). Unusual. Unused. PMG64 encapsulation.
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107 | Spanish Banknotes
25 Pesetas. July 22, 1954. No serial number. (Edifil 2023: 467, Pick: 147a). Rare in this exceptional quality, original finish. Unused. Encapsulated PMG65EPQ.
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108 | Spanish Banknotes
500 Pesetas. July 22, 1954. No series. (Edifil 2023 468, Pick: 148a). Retains some of its original finish. Good Extremely Fine.
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109 | Spanish Banknotes
1000 Pesetas. November 29, 1957. No serial number. (Edifil 2023: 469, Pick: 149a). Extremely rare in this exceptional quality, original finish. Unused. Encapsulated in PMG64EPQ.
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110 | Spanish Banknotes
1000 Pesetas. November 19, 1965. No serial number. (Edifil 2023: 471, Pick: 151). Unusual in this quality, it retains all its original finish. Uncirculated. Encapsulated PMG64EPQ.
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111 | Spanish Banknotes
100 Pesetas. November 17, 1970. Unseen and with very low numbering. (Edifil 2023: 472, Pick: 152a). Rare in this exceptional quality, original finish. Unused.
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112 | Spanish Banknotes
500 Pesetas. July 23, 1971. Special Series 9A. (Edifil 2023: 473b, Pick: 153a*). Original size. Unused.
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113 | Spanish Banknotes
1000 Pesetas. September 17, 1971. No serial number and very low numbering. (Edifil 2023: 474, Pick: 154). Retains all original finish. Uncirculated. Encapsulated PMG65EPQ.
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114 | Spanish Banknotes
5000 Pesetas. February 6, 1976. Special Series 9A. (Edifil 2023: 475b, Pick: 155*). Rare. Unused.
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115 | Spanish Banknotes
500 Pesetas. October 23, 1979. Special Series 9A. (Edifil 2023: 476b, Pick: 157*). Uncirculated-.
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116 | Spanish Banknotes
1000 Pesetas. October 23, 1979. Special Series 9A. (Edifil 2023: 477b, Pick: 158a*). Uncirculated.
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117 | Spanish Banknotes
1000 Pesetas. October 23, 1979. No series. (Edifil 2023: 477, Pick: 158a). Uncirculated.
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118 | Spanish Banknotes
5000 Pesetas. October 23, 1979. Special Series 9A. (Edifil 2023: 478b, Pick: 160*). Uncirculated-.
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119 | Spanish Banknotes
5000 Pesetas. October 23, 1979. Series A. (Edifil 2023: 478a, Pick: 160). Uncirculated-.
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120 | Spanish Banknotes
200 Pesetas. September 16, 1980. No series. (Edifil 2023: 480, Pick: 156). Uncirculated.
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121 | Spanish Banknotes
10,000 Pesetas. September 24, 1985. No series. (Edifil 2023: 481, Pick: 161). Uncirculated.
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122 | Spanish Banknotes
Definitive black proof of the obverse and reverse of an unissued 20,000 Pesetas "El Conde de Floridablanca" banknote. The proposed issue date of February 2, 1990, is known, although it is not printed. This was designed by José López López-Pavía. (The numerator font is typical of FNMT projects from the 1980s and 1990s.) (Edifil 2023: NE72P, NE72Pb, Pick: Unlisted). This piece is extremely spectacular and rare, especially considering both proofs are included. Uncirculated. Encapsulated PMG64/66EPQ.
The long banknote issue developed since the transition was the first to be conceived as a whole with a specific dimensional and color logic, in addition to featuring a groundbreaking design by José María Cruz Novillo. This 1979-1985 issue represented a definitive transgression not only of aesthetic canons (no borders, the watermark in a different place, oversized and partially cropped portraits), but also of the traditional limits of banknote denominations, in which 1,000 pesetas represented the highest denomination. During the Civil War, the Republican faction was on the verge of issuing a 5,000-peseta banknote, but it wouldn't be until Juan Carlos I's first issue that the barrier was definitively broken and that denomination was issued.
A few years later, in the midst of the inflation crisis, Spain needed higher-denomination banknotes. The 5,000-peseta note from 1979 became one of the most widely issued in history, but it wasn't enough. Shortly after, the FNMT embarked on the first 10,000-peseta note in history, dated 1985. But even so, it didn't seem enough, and in 1990, the Bank of Spain planned to put a 20,000-peseta note into circulation in the spring of 1991. Only a single copy of that project exists, the one shown here.
The designs for the 1979-1985 issue were originally intended to honor famous writers, with the highest denomination reserved for the king, as a tribute to the political transition. The same idea was used when the 10,000-peseta denomination was issued, effectively distorting the writers' original idea. This 20,000-peseta design again featured the king, in this case accompanied on the reverse by José Moñino, Count of Floridablanca.
Stylistically, this design departs from the design established by Cruz Novillo in 1979 (the king's head is smaller and Floridablanca's is cut off, as proposed in that issue) and is situated in a transition with the 1992 issue. The number of graphic elements (something that increased in these later banknotes) is located this time on the reverse and seems to be excessive and varied, because the idea of the National Bank of San Carlos (building and certificate) is mixed with the Royal Customs House, which also dates from the time of Charles III but has no relation to the figure or the bank, but rather is the headquarters of the Ministry of Finance. In any case, seeing how the 1992 design evolved, it is likely that some of these designs were diluted in background tones or similar colors to provide texture without interfering with the figure.
There were other sketches, some spectacular, conceived for the commemoration of the Fifth Anniversary of the Discovery of America, which contemplated values higher than 10,000 pesetas and which also never came to fruition, but it was this 20,000-peseta project that came closest to seeing the light of day.
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123 | Spanish Banknotes
Complete set of 5 banknotes from the 1992 issue (including the 2000 Pesetas from 1995, series 1S). No series, and all with the same numbering: SAMPLE No. 379 and No. 0000000. (Edifil 2023: 482/85M, 482M, Pick: 162/66s). Extraordinarily rare set. Uncirculated.
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124 | Spanish Banknotes
2000 Pesetas. April 24, 1992. Special Series 9A. (Edifil 2023: 482b, Pick: 162*). Rare series. Unreleased.
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125 | Spanish Banknotes
2000 Pesetas. April 24, 1992. Series A. (Edifil 2023: 482a, Pick: 164). Uncirculated.
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126 | Spanish Banknotes
5000 Pesetas. October 12, 1992. No series. (Edifil 2023: 484, Pick: 165). Uncirculated-.
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127 | Spanish Banknotes
10,000 Pesetas. October 12, 1992. Special Series 9A. (Edifil 2023: 485b, Pick: 166*). Uncirculated.
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128 | Spanish Banknotes
10,000 Pesetas. October 12, 1992. Series F. (Edifil 2023: 485a, Pick: 166). Uncirculated.
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129 | Spanish Banknotes
20 Euros. January 1, 2002. Signature Duisenberg. Series V (Spain). (Edifil 2023: 488, Pick: 3v). Uncirculated.
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130 | Spanish Banknotes
50 Euros. January 1, 2002. Signed by Trichet. Series V (Spain). (Edifil 2023: 489A, Pick: 11v). Uncirculated.
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131 | Spanish Banknotes
200 Euros. January 1, 2002. Duisenberg. Series V (Spain). (Edifil 2023: 491, Pick: 6v). Uncirculated. PMG66EPQ encapsulation.
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132 | Spanish Banknotes
10 Euros. January 1, 2002. Unguillotined pair. Signed Duisenberg. Series X (Germany). (Edifil 2023: 487). Uncirculated.
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133 | Spanish Banknotes
100 Euros. 2019. Draghi Signature. Series V (Spain). (Edifil 2023: 497, Pick: 24v). Uncirculated.-.
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134 | Spanish Banknotes
Set of three banknotes of 50 pesetas and 100 pesetas issued on July 1, 1925, and August 15, 1928, respectively, all of them rubber stamped JUVENTUT REPUBLICANA FEDERAL / LA RIBA (Edifil 2023: 350, 354, 355A). TO BE EXAMINED.
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We remind you that this lot is marked "TO BE EXAMINED", as indicated in the conditions governing the sale of this auction, no returns will be accepted under any circumstances, so please refrain from placing a bid if you have not previously reviewed it and are prepared to accept this condition, in the event that you have not been able to examine the lot you waive your right to claim, the fact of bidding for the lot means that you declare that you have all the necessary information and that you expressly waive your right to claim, we recommend this lot to experienced and knowledgeable people, otherwise it is preferable to refrain from bidding. The lots "TO EXAMINE" are lots that have not been properly reviewed by our technical department, which may even contain some dubious pieces, poor preservation, etc, always have a very advantageous starting price and the seller accepts the risk that it may be sold at a price much lower than its market price, in the international arena is used the expression "as is".
135 | Spanish Banknotes
Set of 13 banknotes from the Bank of Spain, all issued before 1928 and with various dry stamps, in different qualities. ESSENTIAL TO EXAMINE.
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We remind you that this lot is marked "TO BE EXAMINED", as indicated in the conditions governing the sale of this auction, no returns will be accepted under any circumstances, so please refrain from placing a bid if you have not previously reviewed it and are prepared to accept this condition, in the event that you have not been able to examine the lot you waive your right to claim, the fact of bidding for the lot means that you declare that you have all the necessary information and that you expressly waive your right to claim, we recommend this lot to experienced and knowledgeable people, otherwise it is preferable to refrain from bidding. The lots "TO EXAMINE" are lots that have not been properly reviewed by our technical department, which may even contain some dubious pieces, poor preservation, etc, always have a very advantageous starting price and the seller accepts the risk that it may be sold at a price much lower than its market price, in the international arena is used the expression "as is".
136 | Spanish Colonies Banknotes
ANDORRA. 50 Cents. December 19, 1936. No series. (Edifil 2023: 1, Pick: 5). Good Extremely Fine.
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137 | Spanish Colonies Banknotes
ANDORRA. 2 Pesetas. December 19, 1936. No serial number and very low numbering. (Edifil 2023: 5, Pick: 6). Retains much of its original size. UNC.
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138 | Spanish Colonies Banknotes
ANDORRA. 10 coins. December 19, 1936. (Edifil 2023: 8, Pick: 9). Rare, extensively repaired. VF+.
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