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American Treasures of the Past, 2024 August Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 308, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States In Person PreviewPreview

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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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1861 CSA Half Dollar Scott Restrike [185475]4110 - 1861 CSA Half Dollar Scott Restrike [185475]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Originally founded in June 1972 as the American Numismatic Association's authentication service, ANACS expanded into third-party coin grading in...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to B*****n for (6,500.00 + 1,332.50BP) = 7,832.50
 
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1891 Proof Seated Liberty Half Dollar [183611]4111 - 1891 Proof Seated Liberty Half Dollar [183611]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lightly toned choice proof 1891 Seated Liberty half dollar. CAC certified PR64. Slight mark lower left obverse. 600 proofs were made, this last year o
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (1,900.00 + 475.00BP) = 2,375.00
 
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1897 Proof Barber Half Dollar [184098]4112 - 1897 Proof Barber Half Dollar [184098]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
CAC certified PR62 1897 Barber half dollar. Attractive edge toning. Designed by Charles E. Barber; reeded edge; 30 mm; 12.50 grams; mintage: 731 in pr
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (1,700.00 + 425.00BP) = 2,125.00
 
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1799 Draped Bust Silver Dollar [184117]4113 - 1799 Draped Bust Silver Dollar [184117]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"One of the key rarities of the year" according to Bowers; Probably BB-155 with die break in exact place as photo on page 338. 13 stars, n...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to K******4 for (1,000.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,200.00
 
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1799 Draped Bust Silver Dollar [184659]4114 - 1799 Draped Bust Silver Dollar [184659]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued the year George Washington died. A pleasing example of the 1799 Draped Bust Heraldic Eagle Reverse silver dollar. A family keepsake of the cons
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (2,400.00 + 600.00BP) = 3,000.00
 
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1836 Gold Dollar Pattern J-67 (Proof) [183605]4115 - 1836 Gold Dollar Pattern J-67 (Proof) [183605]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
We described this as brilliant uncirculated, CAC declared it ineligible for certification with no explanation. Judd 67 is a pattern for a one dollar
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to K******4 for (11,000.00 + 2,200.00BP) = 13,200.00
 
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1855-D Indian Princess Head $1 [183635]4116 - 1855-D Indian Princess Head $1 [183635]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare Dahlonega Indian Princess Head one dollar gold piece. CAC noted the coin was whizzed. Designed by James Barton Longacre; reeded edge; 14.30 mm; 1
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 60,000.00
Sold to K******4 for (7,000.00 + 1,400.00BP) = 8,400.00
 
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1869 Proof Liberty Seated Dollar [183607]4117 - 1869 Proof Liberty Seated Dollar [183607]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
CAC certified PR details, cleaned. Stunning high relief with exquisite detail. Designed by Christian Gobrecht; reeded edge; 38.10 mm; 26.73 grams; min
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (2,500.00 + 625.00BP) = 3,125.00
 
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1880 Proof U. S. Trade Dollar: PR62+CAM [183590]4118 - 1880 Proof U. S. Trade Dollar: PR62+CAM [183590]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Frosted proof, mirror surfaces. PF62+. Designed by William Barber; reeded edge; 38.1 mm; 27.2 grams; mintage: 1,987; 90% silver, 10% copper.
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (3,000.00 + 750.00BP) = 3,750.00
 
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1883 Proof Indian Princess Head U. S. Gold Dollar [183593]4119 - 1883 Proof Indian Princess Head U. S. Gold Dollar [183593]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stunning 1883 one dollar gold piece. CAC certified PR64 CAM! Designed by James Baron Longacre; reeded edge; 14.3 mm; 1.7 grams; mintage: 207 in proof;
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (6,500.00 + 1,625.00BP) = 8,125.00
 
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