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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1915 Gem Buffalo Nickel [183614]4040 - 1915 Gem Buffalo Nickel [183614]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
CAC certified PR63 Matte Finish. The iconic American coin! Designed by James Earle Fraser; plain edge; 21.2 mm; 5 grams; Mintage: 1050 in proof.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (1,200.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,500.00
 
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1938-D Gem BU Buffalo Nickels (10) [185251]4041 - 1938-D Gem BU Buffalo Nickels (10) [185251]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ten gem BU Buffalo nickels, 1938-D. In a plastic tube, waiting to be certified!
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
Sold to K******4 for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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1938 Choice BU Jefferson Nickel Rolls [185252]4042 - 1938 Choice BU Jefferson Nickel Rolls [185252]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three rolls (40 coins) choice BU Jefferson nickels: 1938-P (2) & 1938-S.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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1938-1961 Jefferson Nickel Album [185321]4043 - 1938-1961 Jefferson Nickel Album [185321]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
H. E. Harris & Co.album #2879: Jefferson Nickel 1938-1961. Coins are choice BU except for the 1939-D which is F-VF. The 1944-D (silver) is a pl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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1938-1990 Jefferson Nickel Album [185128]4044 - 1938-1990 Jefferson Nickel Album [185128]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brown Dansco album #8113: Jefferson Nickels including proof-only issues. 1938-1990. 139 nickels total, many BU and proof. 1950-D looks uncirculated.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********n.. for (190.00 + 38.95BP) = 228.95
 
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1940-S & 1946-S Jefferson Nickel BU Rolls [185253]4045 - 1940-S & 1946-S Jefferson Nickel BU Rolls [185253]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two choice BU rolls (40 coins) of Jefferson nickels: 1940-S & 1946-S.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to t********n.. for (300.00 + 61.50BP) = 361.50
 
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1943-D & 1945-P Jefferson Nickel BU Rolls  [185254]4046 - 1943-D & 1945-P Jefferson Nickel BU Rolls [185254]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
War nickels: four rolls (40 coins) of choice BU Jefferson nickels: 1943-D & 1945-P (3). These World War Two era coins were 35% silver.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to G********a.. for (750.00 + 187.50BP) = 937.50
 
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1947-1952  Jefferson Nickel BU Rolls [185255]4047 - 1947-1952 Jefferson Nickel BU Rolls [185255]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 rolls of choice BU Jefferson nickels: 1947-P; 1951-P; 1952-D; 1952-S.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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1952 & 1953 Jefferson Nickel BU Rolls [185256]4048 - 1952 & 1953 Jefferson Nickel BU Rolls [185256]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four rolls (40 coins) of choice BU Jefferson nickels: 1952-D; 1952-S; 1953-D; 1953-S.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to t********f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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1952-S Jefferson Nickel BU Rolls (4) [185257]4049 - 1952-S Jefferson Nickel BU Rolls (4) [185257]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four rolls (40 coins) of choice BU Jefferson nickels: 1952-S.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to L*****n for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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1953-D Jefferson Nickel BU Rolls [185258]4050 - 1953-D Jefferson Nickel BU Rolls [185258]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six rolls (40 coins) of choice BU Jefferson nickels: 1953-D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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1954 Jefferson Nickel BU Rolls (3) [185259]4051 - 1954 Jefferson Nickel BU Rolls (3) [185259]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three rolls (40 coins) of choice BU Jefferson nickels: 1954-P (2); 1954-D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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1955 Jefferson Nickels: BU Roll  [181873]4052 - 1955 Jefferson Nickels: BU Roll [181873]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One choice BU roll of 1955 Jefferson nickels.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to t********f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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1958 Whitman Coin Album- Nickels - EARLY [185125]4053 - 1958 Whitman Coin Album- Nickels - EARLY [185125]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Copyright 1958 by Whitman Publishing, a green coin album: Shield-Liberty-Buffalo Nickels with 5 shield nickels; 25 Liberty Head and 47 Buffalo nickels
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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1938-64 Jefferson Nickel Coin Albums [185123]4054 - 1938-64 Jefferson Nickel Coin Albums [185123]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two blue Whitman coin albums: 1) No. 9410 Jefferson Nickels 1938-1964 with 71 coins included some uncirculated. 2) No. 9409 Jefferson Nickels 1965- wi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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1958-1970 Jefferson Nickel BU Rolls (16) [185320]4055 - 1958-1970 Jefferson Nickel BU Rolls (16) [185320]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sixteen rolls (40 coins) of choice BU Jefferson Nickels: 1958-P; 1959-P; 1959-D; 1960-P (3); 1960-D; 1961-D; 1962-P; 1962-D (2); 1963-D; 1964-D; 1965-
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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1964 Jefferson Nickel Proof Roll  [185346]4056 - 1964 Jefferson Nickel Proof Roll [185346]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One roll (40 coins) of gem proof 1964 Jefferson nickels.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to p******y for (40.00 + 8.20BP) = 48.20
 
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1882 Liberty Seated Dime PR64 [183591]4057 - 1882 Liberty Seated Dime PR64 [183591]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
CAC certified PR64. Mirror surfaces, beautiful 1882 Liberty Seated dime. Designed by James Barton Longacre; reeded edge; 17.90 mm; 2.5 grams; mintage:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (950.00 + 237.50BP) = 1,187.50
 
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1887 Dime Love Token Bracelet [185141]4058 - 1887 Dime Love Token Bracelet [185141]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six 1887 seated liberty dimes are attached to a metal bracelet. One engraved "Katie" and others with initials.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Mercury Dime Coin Albums [185126]4059 - Mercury Dime Coin Albums [185126]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four coin albums with Mercury dimes, two partial. 1) Blue Whitman No. 9014 with 53 dimes. 2) Blue Whitman No. 9014 with 33 dimes. 3) One page of a blu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to j*****s for (300.00 + 61.50BP) = 361.50
 
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