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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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1850-O Liberty Head $10 Gold [183629]4140 - 1850-O Liberty Head $10 Gold [183629]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
CAC certified AU details, cleaned. This coin would probably grade at another grading service. MINTAGE: 57,500. 128 reported examples including regrade
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to K******4 for (3,000.00 + 600.00BP) = 3,600.00
 
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1890 Liberty Head $10 Gold [183630]4141 - 1890 Liberty Head $10 Gold [183630]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
CAC certified AU details cleaned obverse; we think it might be a cabinet issue, having been stored for decades. MINTAGE: 57,980. Beautiful example of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to p******y for (1,300.00 + 266.50BP) = 1,566.50
 
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1907 Proof Liberty Head $10 Gold [183625]4142 - 1907 Proof Liberty Head $10 Gold [183625]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Splendid 1907 proof Liberty Head ten dollar gold piece. CAC certified PR details, scratched reverse. Scratches would indicate mishandling in the cabin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to K******4 for (15,500.00 + 3,100.00BP) = 18,600.00
 
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1908-D $10 Indian Head Gold [183606]4143 - 1908-D $10 Indian Head Gold [183606]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
CAC certified AU55 1908-D No Motto Indian Head $10 gold piece. Designed by Augustus Saint Gaudens; edge of raised stars; 26.80 mm; 16.7 grams; mintage
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (1,450.00 + 362.50BP) = 1,812.50
 
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1857-S Liberty Head $20 Gold [183621]4144 - 1857-S Liberty Head $20 Gold [183621]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very attractive AU details, although CAC deemed this a polished example of the 1857-S Liberty Head $20 gold piece. Early California gold rush history.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (3,100.00 + 775.00BP) = 3,875.00
 
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1861 Liberty Head $20 Gold [183628]4145 - 1861 Liberty Head $20 Gold [183628]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
CAC certified AU details, cleaned obverse. Example of the Civil War era 1861 Liberty Head $20 gold piece. MINTAGE: 2,976,453.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to K******4 for (2,900.00 + 580.00BP) = 3,480.00
 
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1874-CC Liberty Head $20 Gold [183624]4146 - 1874-CC Liberty Head $20 Gold [183624]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
CAC certified AU details, cleaned. Other services might very well grade it. Very attractive choice AU specimen of the rare 1874-CC Liberty Head $20 g
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (5,750.00 + 1,437.50BP) = 7,187.50
 
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1874-S $20 Liberty Head Gold [183619]4147 - 1874-S $20 Liberty Head Gold [183619]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice AU details on a coin CAC deemed polished. 1874-S Liberty Head $20 gold. Designed by James Barton Longacre; reeded edge; 34 mm; 33.4 grams; Mint
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (2,500.00 + 625.00BP) = 3,125.00
 
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1897 Proof Liberty Head $20 Gold [183631]4148 - 1897 Proof Liberty Head $20 Gold [183631]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Proof example of the 1897 Liberty Head twenty dollar gold piece. 86 made, 35 to 40 known. CAC certified PR details questionable surfaces; we believe t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to K******4 for (25,000.00 + 5,000.00BP) = 30,000.00
 
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1923-D saint Gaudens $20 Gold [183622]4149 - 1923-D saint Gaudens $20 Gold [183622]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice BU 1923-D Saint Gaudens $20 gold. Mintage: 1,702,250. CAC certified MS61.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to G******c for (2,400.00 + 600.00BP) = 3,000.00
 
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