American Treasures of the Past, 2024 August Auction

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A Sale of National Treasures!
Wow! We’ve got one of our largest sales ever, covering too many categories to list.
The sale has many major collections, all new to the marketplace. Let’s take a look at a few:
Coins and Currency: The American History Collection continues with some of America’s first gold coins, proof coins and great rarities. In addition, the Confederate currency collection is one of the best to hit the market in a long time. Our collector started in the 1960s, and the collection has not seen the light of day in decades, all “fresh.” We will be at the ANA National Coin show in Chicago, August 6-9 with some of the best pieces. Come see us!
Native American Jewelry: There has been a major collection of American turquoise in Native American art in jewelry form since the 1970s hiding in the Midwest for almost fifty years … until now! With more than 300 lots comprised of about 1000 pieces, you’ll see the art of Zuni and Navajo artists at their finest.
Turquoise and raw western gems. We have a collection of raw gem material from many western turquoise mines, all collected before 1980, including a sample of a large amount of the famous No. 8 mine in eastern Nevada.
The Tahoe/Reno Western Art Collection. This amazing collection of high quality bronzes and western oils will knock you across the room. Simply world-class and stunning at every turn.
Art Nouveau. A world-class collection of original vintage art nouveau post cards, including the famous Alphonse Mucha. Nothing like this has been up for sale in many decades. You’ll see more here than in any of the three Mucha exhibits in Mucha’s home town of Prague!
Levi Strauss and miner’s pants. We’ve got a new discovery from Utah and Idaho of about 15 pairs of miner’s pants from the c1875-1890 period, many of which are makes and models not seen before. Sorry- no Levi pants, but there is a signed (autographed) Levi Strauss check at the end of the section!
Antique Western Bottles! A great offering from two collections, highlighted by a Thomas Taylor, Virginia, N. and a new 1850’s California soda discovery.
Western Antiquities. Too many to mention. Don’t miss the 1850s daguerreotype of a group of miners with their sluice box near Placerville in excellent condition.
Eastern Watercolor Art of China. A fabulous selection from a private collection of Qin Wei, known in China as a “National Treasure.” Only one of his pieces resides today in an American museum. Don’t miss your chance at these quintessentially eye-catching art.
UNCLAIMED MERCHANDISE: In the event that a successful bidder has paid in full for their merchandise but fails to settle outstanding shipping invoices or make arrangements for merchandise pickup within 60 days, HWAC reserves the right to declare the merchandise forfeited. This forfeiture will result in the merchandise becoming the property of HWAC and the successful bidder shall have no claim to or rights over the forfeited merchandise.
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Ku Klux Klan Medal Collection (13) [185485]1500 - Ku Klux Klan Medal Collection (13) [185485]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of thirteen Ku Klux Klan medals with numbers attributed with numbers from D. E. Birdsell's 2nd edition "Ku Klux Klan Tokens". 1928...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to p********n for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Medallic Art Large bronze Medals (4) [155134]1501 - Medallic Art Large bronze Medals (4) [155134]
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(1) 1976 Bicentennial Calendar Medal. (2) Freedoms Foundation Valley Forge awarded to Central Elementary Public School 1951. (3) The Commercial Bar XX
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Medals from the 1800s (4) [185478]1502 - Medals from the 1800s (4) [185478]
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Lot of four 19th century medals: 1) 1869 Gettysburg Soldier's National Monument; obv,: In Review; rev.: In Memory of Our Noble Dead; Wm, rd., 37...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to w*******j for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Miscellaneous Medals (5) [155143]1503 - Miscellaneous Medals (5) [155143]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five miscellaneous Medals: (1) 1965 Pope Paul VI Alumna Pax Amoris medal. Official UN visit. Bronze, 44mm. (2) 76mm Bronze reproduction of the 1865 Co
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Modern U.S. Large Yellow Bronze Medals (7) [155131]1504 - Modern U.S. Large Yellow Bronze Medals (7) [155131]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
(1) Washington Presidential Medal (post 1900 mint product). (2) Washington Presidential Medal (post 1900 mint product). (3) James Garfield Peace Meda
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Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 140.00 - 210.00
 
 
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Modern U.S. Large Yellow Bronze Military Themed Medals (4) [155132]1505 - Modern U.S. Large Yellow Bronze Military Themed Medals (4) [155132]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
(1) Washington Before Boston. Julian MI-1. (2) John Paul Jones. Julian NA-1. (3) Major General Zachary Taylor War with Mexico. Julian MI-22. (4) Major
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Moses Maimonides Medal [179460]1506 - Moses Maimonides Medal [179460]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Moses Maimonides / 1135 / 1204 / Physician and Philosopher / (high relief portrait); Rev.: Physician's Prayer / Lion of Judah; Br., rd., 4...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Mounted French Roundel by Daniel Dupuis, with Suisse Freres foundry mark [155137]1507 - Mounted French Roundel by Daniel Dupuis, with Suisse Freres foundry mark [155137]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Male and Female Roman-Greco style figures on stairs. Mounted on an 8î by 8î velvet and wood panel. The design appears on several sized rou...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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National Womens Christian Temperance Union Medal [179734]1508 - National Womens Christian Temperance Union Medal [179734]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Jubilee Penny / 1874 / (Indian Head) / 1924 / Sound The Jubilee; Rev.: For God And Home And Every Land / Official Souvenir 50th Anniversary / N
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Nevada Centennial Money Clip/Dakota Medals [180035]1509 - Nevada Centennial Money Clip/Dakota Medals [180035]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brass money clip celebrating Nevada's Centennial in 1964. Like new condition. Also a Robert List Nevada medal (governor from 1979-1983); and thr...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Nixon/Agnew Silver Inauguration Medal 1973 [179272]1510 - Nixon/Agnew Silver Inauguration Medal 1973 [179272]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inaugurated to a second term of office January 10, 1973 President Richard M Nixon and Vice President Spiro Agnew are commemorated on this silver medal
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a***s for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Numismatic Medals (4) [155145]1511 - Numismatic Medals (4) [155145]
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Four Numismatic Medals: (1) ANA 1961 Award Medal, Second Place. Struck by the Medallic Art Company. Bronze, 63mm (2) ANA 1961 Award Medal, Third Place
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Oktoberfest 175th Anniversary Silver Medals [180422]1512 - Oktoberfest 175th Anniversary Silver Medals [180422]
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Two silver medals from Munich's Oktoberfest: 1) 175 Jahre Munchner Oktoberfest / 1810-1985 // Bavaria Wahrzeichen / Der Theresienwiese. 50 mm; 3...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to w*******j for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Otto von Bismarck Frosted Silver Medallion [183738]1513 - Otto von Bismarck Frosted Silver Medallion [183738]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Frosted silver high relief oval of Otto von Bismarck by Millets Medallions in brown velvet oval backing. Medallion 8x6", backing 16x13" wi...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to R*****3 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Philadelphia Large Commercial Medals (2) [155144]1514 - Philadelphia Large Commercial Medals (2) [155144]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Philadelphia large commercial medals: (1) Benjamin Franklin left by Kilenyi. Curtis Publishing Co. building on the reverse with a list of their pu
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Society of Medalists: Laughter Music From The Heart [179714]1515 - Society of Medalists: Laughter Music From The Heart [179714]
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Society of Medalist issued #100 by Linda Harper. 1979. Obv: Laughter Music From The Heart; Rev.: Tears Purify The Soul. Br.; rd 73 mm.
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Society of Medalists: Trout Fishing, 1953 [179716]1516 - Society of Medalists: Trout Fishing, 1953 [179716]
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Wonderful gift for the fisherman. Society of Medalists #47. 1953. Designed by Proctor. Obv: trout; Rev.: lure. 73mm; bronze; 196 grams. Salvatore Fal
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Space Shuttle IBM Medal, 1982 [179729]1517 - Space Shuttle IBM Medal, 1982 [179729]
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Obv.: space shuttle; Rev.: Space Shuttle / It's / Operational / November 1982 / IBM. Bronze, round, 75 mm; 179 grams. Salvatore Falcone Collect...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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U.S. Mint Medal: W. G. McAdoo [179444]1518 - U.S. Mint Medal: W. G. McAdoo [179444]
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Obv.: William Gibbs McAdoo Secretary of the Treasury 1913-1918 / (portrait); Rev.: allegorical female with cornucopia / Statue of Liberty / WWI US tro
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to p*******x for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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U.S. Mint Modern Restrike of the Steam Ship San Francisco Life Saving Medal [155133]1519 - U.S. Mint Modern Restrike of the Steam Ship San Francisco Life Saving Medal [155133]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large and Impressive. Julian LS-11
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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U.S. Mint Post 1900 Medals (7) [155141]1520 - U.S. Mint Post 1900 Medals (7) [155141]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven miscellaneous U.S. Mint post 1900 medals. (1) George II Indian Peace Medal. (2) First Steam Coinage. (3) Lincoln Broken Column mini medal. (4) L
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Venus de Milo French Medal [155136]1521 - Venus de Milo French Medal [155136]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large bronze 12 x 8.5 cm French medal showing scenes from the Louvre with Venus de Milo in front of the Pyramid. The reverse details the historic plan
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Washington Medals (4) [155138]1522 - Washington Medals (4) [155138]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
(1) 1932 Washington Birth Bicentennial Medal by Laura Gardin Fraser, struck at the Philadelphia Mint. (2) 1878 Washington Valley Forge Medal engraved
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Wells Fargo 50 Year Medallion HK 296 [183652]1523 - Wells Fargo 50 Year Medallion HK 296 [183652]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wells Fargo 50 year medallion in original presentation box. To celebrate the company's history from 1852-1902. Blue cloth lined box containing ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to m*****o for (1,300.00 + 325.00BP) = 1,625.00
 
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West Indies Naval Campaign Medal, 1901 [155142]1524 - West Indies Naval Campaign Medal, 1901 [155142]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1901 West Indies Naval Campaign medal. Bust of Rear Admiral William T. Sampson left. Reverse Santiago de Cuba / July 3. Medal awarded to those serving
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to R*****3 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Soapy Smith's Saloon Token & RPC [182898]1525 - Soapy Smith's Saloon Token & RPC [182898]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
SOAPY SMITH'S / SALOON / MESA, ARIZ. / L.A. RUB. STAMP CO. // GOOD FOR / 12Ω¢ / IN TRADE; Br., rd., 21 mm, R-9; circa 1907. Also a rea...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to p********n for (950.00 + 237.50BP) = 1,187.50
 
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Bridgeport Inn Drink Tokes [180988]1526 - Bridgeport Inn Drink Tokes [180988]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three poker chip sized drink tokes from the Bridgeport Inn. Obv.: Bridgeport Inn / Since 1977; rev.: Good For One Drink / (martini). Two red and one b
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Los Angeles Railway 1937 Token [185325]1527 - Los Angeles Railway 1937 Token [185325]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare Los Angeles token! LOS ANGELES / RAILWAY / (streetcar) / WELCOMING / THE ARRIVAL / OF THE FIRST / STREAMLINE STREET CARS // LOS ANGELES CALIFOR
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Waldorf Cafe Bimetallic Tokens [177924]1528 - Waldorf Cafe Bimetallic Tokens [177924]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: Waldorf Cafe / S.F. Cal / Subject to / Revoke / 648 / Market St. Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2c / Drink / At Bar. Rd., bimetallic, 29 mm. One to
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Rosenfelt/Cody & Whalen Tokens, Midas, NV [178422]1529 - Rosenfelt/Cody & Whalen Tokens, Midas, NV [178422]
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Lot of two tokens from the Elko County town of Midas: 1) CODY & WHALEN, / MIDAS, / NEV. // GOOD FOR / 1 / DRINK / OR CIGAR ; Br. rd., 21 mm. 2) ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d******r for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Jake's Dance Hall/The Index Tokens [182200]1530 - Jake's Dance Hall/The Index Tokens [182200]
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Two Nevada tokens: 1) JAKE'S DANCE / GOLDFIELD, / NEV. / HALL / L.A. RUB. STAMP CO. // 40; Al., Sc 8, 27 mm. 2) THE INDEX / WINNEMUCCA / NEV. /...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 6********u.. for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Ringling Bros. 50th Anniversary Scrip [183356]1531 - Ringling Bros. 50th Anniversary Scrip [183356]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six pieces of Baraboo Scrip, from the 50th anniversary celebration of the founding of Ringling Bros. Show at Baraboo, Wisconsin 1933. Vignette of John
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to L*****n for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Durfee & Peck Indian Trader Token: GF 50c [184101]1532 - Durfee & Peck Indian Trader Token: GF 50c [184101]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Commander" Elias Hicks Durfee (1828-1875) & "Colonel" Campbell Kennedy Peck (1831-?) were post and Indian traders with many...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to j*****d for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Durfee & Peck Indian Traders Token: GF $1 [184103]1533 - Durfee & Peck Indian Traders Token: GF $1 [184103]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
GOOD FOR / ONE DOLLAR / IN MERCHANDISE / DURFEE & PECK // (Indian mounted on horseback with feathered lance, galloping to right through high gra...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to j*****d for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Durfee & Peck Indian Traders Token: GF 25c [184102]1534 - Durfee & Peck Indian Traders Token: GF 25c [184102]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pretty red/brown AU example: GOOD FOR / 25 CENTS / IN / MERCHANDISE / DURFEE & PECK // (bison running to left on field of grass); C., rd., 20 mm...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to j*****d for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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E. H. Durfee Indian Trader Token: GF $1 [184100]1535 - E. H. Durfee Indian Trader Token: GF $1 [184100]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Commander" Elias Hicks Durfee (1828-1875) was a post and Indian trader with many stores in the Upper Missouri area. GOOD FOR / ONE DOLLA...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to j*****d for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Quintera Mining Co. Pictorial Miner Token [185331]1536 - Quintera Mining Co. Pictorial Miner Token [185331]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From Alamos, Sonora, Mexico: the Quintera Mining Company token. Obverse: Pictorial miner; Reverse: Quintera / Mg. Co. Ld. / 100 (centavos?). Copper, o
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****d for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Western Token Collector References, 4 [186902]1537 - Western Token Collector References, 4 [186902]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 essential Western token collecting references. A Guide to Colorado Merchant Trade Tokens by Pritchard, Montana Token Collectors Reference Manual by
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to r******g for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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