Cauldron of Curiosities Auction, 2024 October

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Get ready for two exciting days packed with an array of remarkable items awaiting new homes. We invite you to join us for this fun sale, featuring collectibles in all the usual categories, and don't forget ALL LOTS open for bidding at just $10! With a wide array of collectibles in nearly every category this sale has something for everyone. Whether you're gearing up for the holidays or collecting for yourself, you don't want to miss out on this incredible sale!

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DAY 1:
Art / Décor: Lot 1000
Jewelry: Lot 1052
Textiles: Lot 1071
Collectibles / Ephemera: Lot 1080
Medical: Lot 1084
Bottles: Lot 1089
Liquor / Tobacco Related: Lot 1091
Advertising: Lot 1095
Autographs: Lot 1120
Entertainment: Lot 1124
Banking: Lot 1129
Law / Crime: Lot 1137
General Ephemera: Lot 1150
Kids / Toys: Lot 1207
Telegram Related: Lot 1220
Travel / Maps: Lot 1227
World's Fair: Lot 1234
Religious: Lot 1236
Fraternal Organizations: Lot 1239
Political: Lot 1244
Military: Lot 1263
Books: Lot 1285
Mining: Lot 1299
Mining Stocks: Lot 1339
Banking Stocks: Lot 1441
Stocks / Bonds - Foreign: Lot 1526
Stocks - Other: Lot 1538
Transportation: Lot 1550
Photographs: Lot 1586
Photography Equipment: Lot 1609

DAY 2:
Sports
Auto Racing: Lot 2000
Baseball: Lots 2001-2010
Basketball: Lots 2011-2014
Boxing: Lot 2015
Ephemera: Lot 2016
Football: Lots 2017-2019
Golf: Lots 2020-2023
Hockey: Lot 2024
Olympics: Lots 2025-2026
Other: Lots 2027, 2034
Racing: Lots 2028-2030
Soccer: Lot 2031
Tennis: Lots 2032-2033

Numismatics
Bullion: Lots 2035-2040
Coins: Lots 2042-2079
Currency: Lots 2082-2098
Ephemera: Lots 2099-2101
Exonumia: Lot 2102
Foreign: Lots 2103-2139
Medals: Lots 2137-2156
Other: Lots 2156-2165
Tokens: Lots 2166-2282

Philatelic
Covers: Lots 2283-2290
First Day Covers: Lots 2291-2295
Individual Stamps: Lots 2296-2310
Stamp Collections: Lots 2311-2330
Other: Lots 2331-2340
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French Couple Tennis Postcards 8 c. 1921 [184184]2032 - French Couple Tennis Postcards 8 c. 1921 [184184]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 c. 1921 French postcards with couples tennis players from 3 different publishers.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
Sold to a******r for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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French Women's Tennis Postcards 7 c. 1923-26 [184183]2033 - French Women's Tennis Postcards 7 c. 1923-26 [184183]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 c. 1923-26 French women's tennis postcards, some hand colored.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*********m for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Dave Cook Sporting Goods Advertising Compass [188866]2034 - Dave Cook Sporting Goods Advertising Compass [188866]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Advertising compass from Dave Cook Sporting Goods Co., corner 1601 Larimer St. Denver, circa 1930s. 44 mm.[ Denver Colorado
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to p********n for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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American Eagle Silver Dollar 2021: MS 70 [189601]2035 - American Eagle Silver Dollar 2021: MS 70 [189601]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Struck at the West Point Mint: NGC certified MS 70 2021 (W) Eagle silver $1; Heraldic Eagle T-1; first releases.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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American Eagle Silver Dollars (11) [189614]2036 - American Eagle Silver Dollars (11) [189614]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eleven brilliant uncirculated American Eagle silver dollars. Two are proof in hard shell cases: 1993 & 1994. 2021 is in a plastic flip; the oth...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to w**********e for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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American Eagle Silver Dollars-Proof  (3) [189599]2037 - American Eagle Silver Dollars-Proof (3) [189599]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
In original mint packaging: three proof American Eagle silver dollars: 1986, 1993, 1994.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to c*****r for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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Kenaitze People Silver Round [188617]2038 - Kenaitze People Silver Round [188617]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Part of the Indian Tribal Series, this book and medal commemorate the Kenaitze people. 105 page hard cover book "The Kenaitze People," by ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to s**********j for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Silver Bullion Proof Half Pound [188023]2039 - Silver Bullion Proof Half Pound [188023]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Made by the American Historic Society. A silver proof one half troy pound of pure .999 silver. 2800 grains of silver. Measures 3 1/2 inches in diamete
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to s**********j for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Silver Rounds (4) [189606]2040 - Silver Rounds (4) [189606]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four one ounce silver rounds: The American Prospector by Engelhard. Stamped one ounce .999 fine silver. The other three are not marked as silver, but
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to s**********j for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Sterling Silver Space Medals Franklin Mint (3) [189598]2041 - Sterling Silver Space Medals Franklin Mint (3) [189598]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three sterling silver medals from the Franklin Mint, commemorating men in space: 1) First Step on the Moon silver round in hard plastic case. 2) First
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s**********j for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Casino Jackpots "Nevada" Silver Dollars (18) [189590]2042 - Casino Jackpots "Nevada" Silver Dollars (18) [189590]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Real United States silver dollars polished to be given out in slot machines as jackpots in the 1970s. Eighteen coins: 14 Morgans, 4 Peace.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to k*******2 for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
 
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Barber/Walking Liberty Half dollars (18) [189670]2043 - Barber/Walking Liberty Half dollars (18) [189670]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 18 circulated U. S. half dollars: Barber halves (5), AG-VG condition. Walking Liberty halves (13): two are AU (1934, 1941-S); the others are AG
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to s*******s for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Booker T. Washington Commemorative Half Dollars (3) [189594]2044 - Booker T. Washington Commemorative Half Dollars (3) [189594]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three commemorative half dollars of Booker T. Washington: 1946, 1950; and of Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver, 1951. All three have b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to M*****4 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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BU Morgan Dollar: 1884-O [189595]2045 - BU Morgan Dollar: 1884-O [189595]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Not certified, but we call it BU: 1884-O Morgan Dollar. A touch of toning on the bottom rim. Mintage 9,730,000.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to y******1 for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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BU Roll Morgan Silver Dollars: 1921 [189602]2046 - BU Roll Morgan Silver Dollars: 1921 [189602]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Roll of twenty BU 1921 Morgan silver dollars.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
 
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Counterstamped 1883 Liberty Nickel: J. Anderson [188845]2047 - Counterstamped 1883 Liberty Nickel: J. Anderson [188845]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Liberty nickel 1883 (with cents); reverse counter stamped "J. Anderson." Probably out of the Oregon/Washington area. Overall AG-G conditio...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d****9 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Draped Bust Large Cent [188293]2048 - Draped Bust Large Cent [188293]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The grade would be just below P001, as the date is not readable. But its somewhere between 1796 and 1807.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to s*******s for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Franklin Half Dollars (35) [189593]2049 - Franklin Half Dollars (35) [189593]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thirty five Franklin half dollars, G-AU condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to s*******s for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Ike Dollar Collection-Proof  (5) [189610]2050 - Ike Dollar Collection-Proof (5) [189610]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five 1972 proof Eisenhower 40% silver dollars in their original brown box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to w**********e for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Ike Dollars:Uncirculated- Blue Envelopes (26) [189611]2051 - Ike Dollars:Uncirculated- Blue Envelopes (26) [189611]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
26 blue envelope uncirculated 40% silver Eisenhower dollars: 1971 (8); 1972 (12); 1973 (6). Two of the 1973 envelopes are torn in the upper right corn
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to w**********e for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Indian Head Cent 1903 MS 61 [189616]2052 - Indian Head Cent 1903 MS 61 [189616]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brilliant uncirculated 1903 Indian Head cent in a vintage hard plastic case.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to s*******s for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Kennedy Half Dollars 1964 (44) [189672]2053 - Kennedy Half Dollars 1964 (44) [189672]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 44 Kennedy half dollars, all dated 1964, 90% silver. Many pulled from proof or uncirculated sets. Six have paper glue residue.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to k*******2 for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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Kennedy Half Dollars 40% Silver (53) [189679]2054 - Kennedy Half Dollars 40% Silver (53) [189679]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 53 Kennedy half dollars, 1965-1969, each 40% silver. Many AU condition, some have scotch tape residue.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to w**********e for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Liberty Head $20 Gold: 1900 [189596]2055 - Liberty Head $20 Gold: 1900 [189596]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Our money was still gold at the beginning of the 20th century. This 1900 Liberty Head twenty dollar gold piece is in VF-EF condition. Mintage 1,874,46
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to E********r.. for (2,200.00 + 440.00BP) = 2,640.00
 
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Lincoln Cent  1930 MS66RD [189612]2056 - Lincoln Cent 1930 MS66RD [189612]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
PCGS certified in an old green holder, 1930 Lincoln cent graded MS66RD
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******g for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Lincoln Memorial Cent Set by Numismatic News [188382]2057 - Lincoln Memorial Cent Set by Numismatic News [188382]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A special set presented by Numismatic News commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial Cent. Included are two medals designed by Frank
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to w**********e for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Morgan Dollars (24) [189617]2058 - Morgan Dollars (24) [189617]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Circulated Morgan dollars (24); 1921 (13); 1800s (10); one 1900. Generally F-AU condition, some have scotch tape residue.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to y******1 for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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Morgan Dollars BU (7) [189892]2059 - Morgan Dollars BU (7) [189892]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven brilliant uncirculated Morgan dollars: 1881-S. Six are in hard plastic cases marketed by the National Minting Distribution Center; three have ce
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to O*****t for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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Morgan Dollars EF-AU (3) [189615]2060 - Morgan Dollars EF-AU (3) [189615]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three nice Morgan dollars, EF-AU condition: 1880-S, 1885; 1890.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Morgan Dollars in Virginia City Cases (2) [188384]2061 - Morgan Dollars in Virginia City Cases (2) [188384]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gift shops in Virginia City have sold Morgan dollars to tourists for many decades. Here are two: (1882-O & 1900) in plastic cases (2 x 3 inches)...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Peace Dollars (6) [189474]2062 - Peace Dollars (6) [189474]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six circulated Peace dollars, five in hard plastic cases. 1922 (3), 1922-S, 1923, 1924. VG-F condition, the 1924 is EF-AU.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Penny, Nickel & Kennedy Half Dollar Coin Albums  [188606]2063 - Penny, Nickel & Kennedy Half Dollar Coin Albums [188606]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four blue Whitman coin albums with coins in them: 1) #9003 Indian Head Cent Collection; cover and first page missing; remaining two pages have 40 Indi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Premier Certified Coins (6) [189607]2064 - Premier Certified Coins (6) [189607]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Another grading service we had not heard of before! Six slabbed coins from Premier Certified Coins. Little information on this company can be found: i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Redfield Collection Morgan Dollar 1880-S [189613]2065 - Redfield Collection Morgan Dollar 1880-S [189613]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A silver dollar from The Redfield Collection Mint State 65 from the Paramount International Coin Corp. Fifty years of toning in the red cardboard hold
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Silver Eagle 1991 w/bezel [188849]2066 - Silver Eagle 1991 w/bezel [188849]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Toned 1991 one ounce silver American Eagle dollar, with reeded bezel.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to k*******9 for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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Steel Cents/Whitman Coin Albums (3) [189663]2067 - Steel Cents/Whitman Coin Albums (3) [189663]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three blue Whitman coin albums: 1) #9030: Lincoln Cents 1941-1974, with 31 coins;2) partial Lincoln cent album 1919-1940 with 17 coins; 3) #9046 Ty
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to s**********j for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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U. S. Coin Grab Bag [189664]2068 - U. S. Coin Grab Bag [189664]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Miscellaneous group of U. S. Coins: three coin U. S. Bicentennial Silver Proof Set; proof Eisenhower Centennial Silver Dollar, 1990. In hard plastic
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to w**********e for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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U. S. Proof & Mint Sets (5) [189665]2069 - U. S. Proof & Mint Sets (5) [189665]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
U.S. Proof Sets: 1961; 2009. U.S, Uncirculated Mint Sets: 1985 (2); 2001.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to w**********e for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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U. S. Silver Dimes (139) [189890]2071 - U. S. Silver Dimes (139) [189890]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 139 circulated United States dimes of 90% silver: three Barber; three Roosevelt; 133 Mercury. Many of the Mercurys are polished.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to f*****E for (275.00 + 0.00BP) = 275.00
 
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U. S. Silver Peace Dollars (14) [189676]2072 - U. S. Silver Peace Dollars (14) [189676]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of fourteen average circulated Peace dollars. Includes a 1935-S, but G-VG condition and toned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to k*******2 for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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U. S. Silver Proof Sets (3) [189893]2073 - U. S. Silver Proof Sets (3) [189893]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three United States Mint Silver Proof Sets: 1994 Premier Silver Proof Set; 1994 Silver Proof Set; 1997 Silver Proof Set.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******g for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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U. S. Silver Quarters (70) [189671]2074 - U. S. Silver Quarters (70) [189671]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 70 silver (90%) U. S. quarters: Barber (1912); Standing Liberty (5 dateless); Washington (64) AG-AU condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to f*****E for (325.00 + 0.00BP) = 325.00
 
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U.S. Proof Set Collection (43) [189498]2076 - U.S. Proof Set Collection (43) [189498]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dealers lot of 43 U. S. Proof sets: 1969 (1); 1970 (8); 1971 (10); 1972 (5); 1973 (10); 1977 (3); 1978 (4); 1994 (2).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to c*****r for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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U.S. Roosevelt Dimes (118) SILVER [189668]2077 - U.S. Roosevelt Dimes (118) SILVER [189668]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Circulated 90% silver Roosevelt dimes (118). Condition from VG-AU condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to r*******9 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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U.S. Silver Dollars (4) [189661]2078 - U.S. Silver Dollars (4) [189661]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four silver dollars in hard plastic cases: three Morgan dollars: 1896 (EF-AU); 1921 (AU-BU); 1886-O F-VF). Peace dollar: 1922, toned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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U.S. Silver Dollars: 1991 (3) [189597]2079 - U.S. Silver Dollars: 1991 (3) [189597]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three proof commemorative United States silver dollars in original mint packaging: United States Korean War Memorial Coin (2) and The USO 50th Anniver
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to k*******2 for (65.00 + 13.00BP) = 78.00
 
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U.S. Wartime Silver Nickels (66) [189674]2080 - U.S. Wartime Silver Nickels (66) [189674]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six sets of the eleven nickels issued during World War Two. During the early months of the war, the critical need for nickel and copper caused the Tre
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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World Reserve Monetary Exchange Silver Dollars (2) [188605]2081 - World Reserve Monetary Exchange Silver Dollars (2) [188605]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hard shell gold case (6 x 4 inches) holds two 1921 U. S. Silver dollars: one Morgan one Peace in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty. Each in a hard p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to s*******s for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Bank of America $10 National Bank Note [189673]2082 - Bank of America $10 National Bank Note [189673]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Charter number 13044 Bank of America National trust and Savings Association of San Francisco $10 National Currency note. Series of 1929. Serial number
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to m*****1 for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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California Bank Postcards 20 [187395]2083 - California Bank Postcards 20 [187395]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
20 mostly different California bank postcards. This lot is perfect for California currency collectors. Santa Monica, El Centro, Lindsay, Porterville,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j******6 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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