2019 WESTS Token Auction

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Greetings!

The Santa Rosa WESTS show and Auction are sure to be fun for all. The Western States Token Society has been ongoing for decades since the 1970’s, started by longtime collectors Duane Feisel and Ron Lerch. I first met this duo in Tonopah at a bottle and token show in about 1973.

This sale has some wonderful collections:

The Roger Merritt Worldwide Brothel Collection. The American part of this sale is here at WESTS, the international part coming in May. This is the finest collection of its kind ever assembled.

Salvatore Falcone California Token Collection, highlighted by many rare saloon tokens

An old-time Colorado Collection with incredible rarities

Be sure and get your bids in early, and join us for the auction!

Fred Holabird
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Four Nevada Tokens  (89033)450 - Four Nevada Tokens (89033)
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Lot of four: 1) Club Bingo, Las Vegas; 2) Blue Diamond Corporation, Blue Diamond; 3) Nevada Saloon, Manhattan, Nev. (holed); 4) Slavonion Liquor Co.,
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Four Nevada Tokens  (89056)451 - Four Nevada Tokens (89056)
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Lot of four: 1) Club Bingo / Las Vegas, Nev.; rev.: Good for / 10c / In Bingo Games / Up to $35.00 / Club Bingo / Las Vegas, Nev.; br. rd., 33 mm. 2)
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
 
 
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Four Nevada Tokens  (101191)452 - Four Nevada Tokens (101191)
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Lot of four: 1) Nevada Saloon / Manhattan, Nev. // Good For / 25c / In Trade. Wm, rd., holed, NCS certified genuine. 2) U & T Saloon / GF 12 1/c...
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Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Franktown Hotel Token  (89007)453 - Franktown Hotel Token (89007)
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NGC certified MS 62. GF 5c In Trade. Possibly the finest known. City: Franktown State: Nevada Date:
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 9***6 for (150.00 + 22.50BP) = 172.50
 
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A.P. Nelson  (89027)454 - A.P. Nelson (89027)
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Obv.: A. P. Nelson; Rev.: Good For / 25c / In Trade. Br., rd., 24 mm. City: Gardnerville State: Nevada Date:
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
 
 
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Ritchford Hotel Token  (89029)455 - Ritchford Hotel Token (89029)
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Obv.: Ritchford / Hotel; Rev.: Good For / 5 / In Trade. Br., rd., 21 mm. City: Gardnerville State: Nevada Date:
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Token Trio  (89009)456 - Token Trio (89009)
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Lot of three: 1) M. Harris bakery; 2) Richford Hotel; 3) Tony Dettling. City: Gardnerville State: Nevada Date:
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Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to i*******m for (80.00 + 14.40BP) = 94.40
 
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Golconda Tokens, Ephemera and the Dam Story  (99668)457 - Golconda Tokens, Ephemera and the Dam Story (99668)
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Lot of 5. Four tokens. 1) Golconda Hotel / GF 12 1/2c at the bar. Cut triangle. worn. 2) Golconda / E. L. D. / Hotel // GF 12 1/2 IT. 3) Golconda / Ho
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Estimate : 120.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********8 for (65.00 + 11.70BP) = 76.70
 
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Victor Ajax Token  (101983)458 - Victor Ajax Token (101983)
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~27 mm, 4-scalloped aluminum token, unverified. Obv: VICTOR / design / AJAX. Rev: GOOD FOR 12 1/2 CENTS IN TRADE. City: Goldfield State: Nevada Date:
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to 9***6 for (140.00 + 21.00BP) = 161.00
 
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Jake's Dance Hall Brothel 10-cent Token  (101837)459 - Jake's Dance Hall Brothel 10-cent Token (101837)
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This is a 23mm, round aluminum brothel token from Jake's Dance Hall in Goldfield, Esmeralda County, Nevada. The obverse reads JAKE'S DANCE /...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to o**********d for (40.00 + 6.00BP) = 46.00
 
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Jake's Dance Hall Brothel 20-cent Token  (101834)460 - Jake's Dance Hall Brothel 20-cent Token (101834)
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This is a 24mm, diamond with rounded corners aluminum brothel token from Jake's Dance Hall in Goldfield, Esmeralda County, Nevada. The obverse r...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to o**********d for (60.00 + 9.00BP) = 69.00
 
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Jake's Dance Hall Brothel 40-cent Token  (101838)461 - Jake's Dance Hall Brothel 40-cent Token (101838)
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This is a 27mm, 8-scalloped aluminum brothel token from Jake's Dance Hall in Goldfield, Esmeralda County, Nevada. The obverse reads JAKE'S ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to o**********d for (40.00 + 6.00BP) = 46.00
 
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Jake's Dance Hall Brothel 5-cent Token  (101835)462 - Jake's Dance Hall Brothel 5-cent Token (101835)
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This is a 23mm, octagonal aluminum brothel token from Jake's Dance Hall in Goldfield, Esmeralda County, Nevada. The obverse reads JAKE'S DAN...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to o**********d for (50.00 + 7.50BP) = 57.50
 
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Jake's Dance Hall Brothel 80-cent Token  (101836)463 - Jake's Dance Hall Brothel 80-cent Token (101836)
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This is a 30x21mm, oval aluminum brothel token from Jake's Dance Hall in Goldfield, Esmeralda County, Nevada. The obverse reads JAKE'S DANCE...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to o**********d for (250.00 + 37.50BP) = 287.50
 
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Red Top Bar Brothel Tokens (2)  (101841)464 - Red Top Bar Brothel Tokens (2) (101841)
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These are two classic brothel tokens: First is a 21mm, round brass brothel token from Red Top Bar in Goldfield, Esmeralda County, Nevada. The obverse
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to a**********5 for (150.00 + 27.00BP) = 177.00
 
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The Den Brothel Token  (101839)465 - The Den Brothel Token (101839)
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This is a 32mm, round gold-plated brass brothel token from The Den in Goldfield, Esmeralda County, Nevada. The obverse reads REBATE CHECK / 2 1 / 2 (c
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Estimate : 130.00 - 180.00
Sold to 9***6 for (65.00 + 9.75BP) = 74.75
 
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The Harem Brothel Token  (101840)466 - The Harem Brothel Token (101840)
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This is and all-time great piece: a 24mm, round brass brothel token from The Harem in Goldfield, Esmeralda County, Nevada. The obverse reads THE HAREM
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to T******1 for (350.00 + 52.50BP) = 402.50
 
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The Roost Brothel 15-cent Token  (101832)467 - The Roost Brothel 15-cent Token (101832)
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This is a 38x25mm, odd shaped aluminum brothel token from The Roost in Goldfield, Esmeralda County, Nevada. The obverse reads THE ROOST / 15 (cent sig
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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The Roost Brothel 25-cent Token  (101833)468 - The Roost Brothel 25-cent Token (101833)
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This is a 38x25mm, odd-shaped aluminum brothel token from The Roost in Goldfield, Esmeralda County, Nevada. The obverse reads THE ROOST / 25 (cent sig
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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The Roost Brothel 5-cent Token  (101831)469 - The Roost Brothel 5-cent Token (101831)
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This is a 38x25mm, odd shaped aluminum brothel token from The Roost in Goldfield, Esmeralda County, Nevada. The obverse reads THE ROOST / 5 (cent sign
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Hotel Tokens  (101190)470 - Hotel Tokens (101190)
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Lot of three: 1) Espanol Hotel, Reno, GF 25c; br. rd., 20 mm, NCS VG details, environmental damage. 2) Ritchford Hotel, Gardnerville, GF 5c, br., rd.,
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Johnnie Club token  (89049)471 - Johnnie Club token (89049)
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Obv.: Johnnie Club / Good For / One / Drink / M.R.W.R.; Rev.: uniface. Wm, rd., 23 mm. City: Johnnie State: Nevada Date:
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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M & M Co. Token  (89051)472 - M & M Co. Token (89051)
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Obv.: Johnnie M & M Co. / Johnnie / Nevada; Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2c / In Trade. Br., octagonal, 23 mm. City: Johnnie State: Nevada Date:
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Kimberly Club Token  (89052)473 - Kimberly Club Token (89052)
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Obv.: Kimberly / Club; Rev.: Good For / 10c / In Trade. Br., rd., 21 mm. City: Kimberly State: Nevada Date:
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Start Price : 45.00 | Estimate : 90.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Martin Place Token  (90391)474 - Martin Place Token (90391)
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Obv.: Martin Place / Lane, Nev. // Good for / 12 1/2c / In Trade. Br., four scalloped, 25 mm. Ex Shilling. Salvatore Falcone Collection. City: Lane
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9***6 for (170.00 + 25.50BP) = 195.50
 
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Moapa Valley Creamery Token  (101185)475 - Moapa Valley Creamery Token (101185)
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Obv.: Las Vegas Moapa Valley / Creamery / Phone /685; Rev.: Good For 1 Pint Milk. Center hole, 24 mm. City: Las Vegas State: Nevada Date:
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Star Saloon/Carl's Place Token  (89019)476 - Star Saloon/Carl's Place Token (89019)
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NGC certified MS 64 BN. Beautiful condition. City: Las Vegas State: Nevada Date:
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Two Las Vegas Tokens  (101201)477 - Two Las Vegas Tokens (101201)
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Lot of two: 1) Star Saloon / Carl's / Place // Good For / One / Drink; C, rd., 20 mm, NCS certified Genuine. 2) The Charleston / Bar / Las Vegas...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Cottontail Ranch Chip-style Token  (101994)478 - Cottontail Ranch Chip-style Token (101994)
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40 mm, round white plastic token for the Cottontail Ranch located at Lida Junction between Goldfield and Beatty, Nevada. Obv: THE COTTONTAIL RANCH. Re
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Depot Saloon Token  (101177)479 - Depot Saloon Token (101177)
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Obv.: Depot Saloon / Louis Quilici / Lovelocks, Nev.; Rev.: Good For / 12 /12 / Cents / In Trade. Wm, rd., 24 mm. City: Lovelock State: Nevada Date:
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Ludwig Club Token  (101202)480 - Ludwig Club Token (101202)
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Ludwig / 25c / Club // Good For / 25c / In Trade. C, rd., 24 mm. Rare. City: Ludwig State: Nevada Date:
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to D******a for (20.00 + 3.60BP) = 23.60
 
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Two Ludwig Club Tokens  (89048)481 - Two Ludwig Club Tokens (89048)
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Lot of two: Ludwig Club, 5c (21 mm) & 25c (24 mm). Br., rd. City: Ludwig State: Nevada Date:
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to D******a for (35.00 + 6.30BP) = 41.30
 
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Northern Saloon Token  (90385)482 - Northern Saloon Token (90385)
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Only token from this town. Obv.: Northern Saloon / Luning / Nevada // Good For / 1 / Drink. Square,Br., 23 mm. Salvatore Falcone Collection. City: L
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to a********x.. for (110.00 + 16.50BP) = 126.50
 
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Sagebrush Ranch Brothel Token  (101842)483 - Sagebrush Ranch Brothel Token (101842)
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This is a 39mm, round gambling chip style brothel token from Sagebrush Ranch in Lyon County, Nevada. The obverse reads REDEEMABLE TOWARD PARTY AT THE
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to a********x.. for (200.00 + 30.00BP) = 230.00
 
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Two Saloon Tokens  (89053)484 - Two Saloon Tokens (89053)
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Lot of two: 1) Millers, Nevada: Obv.: Turf / Saloon ; Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2 / cents / In Trade; Br. rd., 21 mm. 2) Nevada / Saloon / Manhattan, Nev
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to R******5 for (55.00 + 9.90BP) = 64.90
 
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Monarch Bar in Monarch, Nevada - Ranching Scam  (99609)485 - Monarch Bar in Monarch, Nevada - Ranching Scam (99609)
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Monarch was Reverend Blanchard's ranching scam. In 1906 he laid out the townsite and laid out ranching estates. Mining claims were going fast. A...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 120.00
Sold to D******a for (35.00 + 6.30BP) = 41.30
 
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A. Bryant Token  (101184)486 - A. Bryant Token (101184)
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Obv.: A. Bryant /Montello, Nevada; Rev.: Good for 10c In Trade. Br. rd., 18 mm, center hole. City: Montello State: Nevada Date:
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Carlo Diginio Tokens  (89047)487 - Carlo Diginio Tokens (89047)
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Lot of two: Carlo Diginio tokens, Good For 5c In Trade (21 mm), Good For / 25 / cents / In Trade (24 mm). City: Mound House State: Nevada Date:
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Thos. McGriff Token  (89045)488 - Thos. McGriff Token (89045)
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Obv.: Thos. McGriff / National / Nev.; Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2c / In Trade / At The Bar. Wm, rd., 20 mm. AU condition. From Jack Haddock's "...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to a*********y for (325.00 + 58.50BP) = 383.50
 
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Nevada Ghost Town Tokens  (100365)489 - Nevada Ghost Town Tokens (100365)
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Lot of five: 1) Blair: L.P. McKelvy, GF 25c; 2) Fairview: Denver Club, GF 12 1/2c; 3) Kimberly: Kimberly Club, GF 10c; 4) Skelton: A. Hankins, GF 12 1
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to b********t.. for (130.00 + 23.40BP) = 153.40
 
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Nine Nevada Tokens  (101214)490 - Nine Nevada Tokens (101214)
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Lot of nine: Nevada State Capitol, copper metal struck on CC Press $1; 1931 Hoover Dam commemorative; Keith's Model T, Winnemucca; Mizpah Hotel ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to b**********s for (60.00 + 10.80BP) = 70.80
 
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V. K. Jones Token  (89005)491 - V. K. Jones Token (89005)
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NGC certified MS 63. Store Card, uniface, rare town. City: Overton State: Nevada Date:
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to e****6 for (60.00 + 0.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Owyhee Conf. Token  (89050)492 - Owyhee Conf. Token (89050)
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Good For 1c In Trade, Square, 16 mm. City: Owyhee State: Nevada Date:
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Chicken Ranch Chip-style Token  (101985)493 - Chicken Ranch Chip-style Token (101985)
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One 40 mm plastic, poker-chip-style tokens. Obv: YOUR CHICKEN RANCH TRIP CHIP / The Best Little Whorehouse in the West / For Courtesy Transportation f
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Chicken Ranch Chip-style Tokens (4)  (101984)494 - Chicken Ranch Chip-style Tokens (4) (101984)
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Four 40 mm plastic, poker-chip-style tokens. Obv: YOUR CHICKEN RANCH TRIP CHIP / The Best Little Whorehouse in the West / For Courtesy Transportation
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Chicken Ranch Brothel Tokens (3)  (101843)495 - Chicken Ranch Brothel Tokens (3) (101843)
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These are three, 39mm, round cupro-nickel brothel tokens from Chicken Ranch in Pahrump, Nye County, Nevada. The obverse reads THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOU
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to b********t.. for (25.00 + 4.50BP) = 29.50
 
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Columbia Club Token  (89023)496 - Columbia Club Token (89023)
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Obv.: Columbia Club / Pioneer, / Nevada; Rev.: Good for / 12 1/2 / cents / In Trade. C, rd., 21 mm. NCS certified genuine. City: Pioneer State: Nevad
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Espanol/Commercial Hotel Tokens  (89066)497 - Espanol/Commercial Hotel Tokens (89066)
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Lot of two: 1) Espanol / Hotel // Good For / 50 / In Trade; Br. rd., 30 mm. 2) Commercial / Hotel // Good For / 25 / In Trade. Br., rd., 25 mm. City
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Reno Hotel Tokens  (90382)498 - Reno Hotel Tokens (90382)
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Lot of three: Grand Central (GF 5c), Commercial (GF 50c), Espanol (GF 25c). Salvatore Falcone Collection. City: Reno State: Nevada Date:
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to b********t.. for (30.00 + 5.40BP) = 35.40
 
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Sagebrush Saloon Token  (90331)499 - Sagebrush Saloon Token (90331)
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Obv.: Sagebrush / Saloon / Reno / Nevada; Rev.: Good For / 1 / Drink / or / Cigar. Br. rd, 21 mm. Salvatore Falcone Collection. City: Reno State: Ne
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to w*******t for (75.00 + 13.50BP) = 88.50
 
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