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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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1800 Draped Bust $5 Gold [183640]4130 - 1800 Draped Bust $5 Gold [183640]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
CAC certified AU details cleaned. Might be gradable by another service. Another advanced grading expert feels this coin is gradable. You decide. The
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 50,000.00
Sold to K******4 for (8,500.00 + 1,700.00BP) = 10,200.00
 
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1807 Capped Bust To Right $5 Gold [183643]4131 - 1807 Capped Bust To Right $5 Gold [183643]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1807 Capped Bust facing right, with heraldic eagle reverse. CAC says wizzed; this coin has been cleaned; but the coin is in EF condition. Last year o
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to K******4 for (5,250.00 + 1,050.00BP) = 6,300.00
 
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1908-S $5 Indian Head Gold [183604]4132 - 1908-S $5 Indian Head Gold [183604]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1908-S $5 Indian Head gold piece. CAC labelled it questionable. We understand this because we are unable to find a detailed discussion of die varietie
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (5,250.00 + 1,312.50BP) = 6,562.50
 
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1813 Capped Bust $5 Gold [183634]4133 - 1813 Capped Bust $5 Gold [183634]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
CAC deemed polished this 1813 Capped Bust five dollar gold. Designed by Robert Scot & John Reich; reeded edge; 25 mm; 8.75 grams; mintage: 95,4...
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Estimate : 9,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to K******4 for (6,250.00 + 1,250.00BP) = 7,500.00
 
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1836 Classic Head $5 Gold [183633]4134 - 1836 Classic Head $5 Gold [183633]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
CAC certified AU details, other services would probably grade this coin. "Damage" is micro scratches on the obverse. 1836 Classic Head fiv...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (1,600.00 + 400.00BP) = 2,000.00
 
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1882-CC U. S. $5 Gold [183595]4135 - 1882-CC U. S. $5 Gold [183595]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Carson City Gold! CAC certified XF details, cleaned. Possibly gradable by another service. Designed by Christian Gobrecht; reeded edge; 21.65 mm; 8.3
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to K******4 for (1,900.00 + 380.00BP) = 2,280.00
 
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1904 Liberty Head $5 Gold PR62 [183623]4136 - 1904 Liberty Head $5 Gold PR62 [183623]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Exquisite proof 1904 Liberty Head $5 gold piece with mirror fields and a sharp strike. Certified by CAC PR62. Designed by Christian Gobrecht; reeded e
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to K******4 for (8,500.00 + 1,700.00BP) = 10,200.00
 
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1908 Indian Head $5 Gold Proof [183626]4137 - 1908 Indian Head $5 Gold Proof [183626]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
CAC deemed this coin polished. Only 167 proof issues of the 1908 Indian Head five dollar gold piece were minted. An exquisite coin.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to B******c for (36,000.00 + 7,380.00BP) = 43,380.00
 
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1795 Capped Bust $10 Gold [183644]4138 - 1795 Capped Bust $10 Gold [183644]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thirteen leaf variety 1795 Capped Bust $10 gold. Designed by Robert Scot, reeded edge; 33 mm; 17.50 grams; mintage: 5,083. 91.7% gold, 8.3% copper. 40
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Estimate : 60,000.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to K******4 for (21,000.00 + 4,200.00BP) = 25,200.00
 
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1799 Capped Bust $10 Gold [183642]4139 - 1799 Capped Bust $10 Gold [183642]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Flawless example of a 1799 Capped Bust Heraldic Eagle small stars reverse ten dollar gold. CAC deemed the coin polished and we agree. The coin's...
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to K******4 for (8,000.00 + 1,600.00BP) = 9,600.00
 
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