Dynamite, Guns, and Gold

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April auction
Highlights
1. The Great American Mining Collection
a. Miners Candlesticks. About 300 different. This is easily the finest public offering of uniquely American historic miners candlesticks in history. The sheer volume of the offering is sure to stimulate new collectors in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The material is organized roughly around Wilson-Bobrink, the breakthrough reference for miners candlesticks. You’ll find new discoveries, personalized sticks and expanded discussion regarding manufactured sticks.
b. Mine Carbide Collectibles. The Collection is so massive that we’ve split it into two parts, with the second part coming in June. The development of the acetylene lamps was a scientific breakthrough for the mining industry. The April sale has many tidbits for the collection, including some large hand held lamps and a sampling of other lamps. The June sale has the majority of the Superintendent style hand/hanging lamps and the cap lamps. The collections of carbide/acetylene devices number in excess of one thousand pieces, all different.
c. Miner’s Safety Lamps. This historic invention created generations of scientific devices used for the all-important gas detection. The Collection has 90 different safety lamps. Most will be offered in June.
d. Miner’s Oil wick lamps, hundreds, all different. A large collection of these coal region lamps, they will be offered in June.
e. Other underground mine lighting devices – a vast collection of foreign lamps
f. Wood Blasting and Candle boxes. There is a wonderful collection of these very “showy” collectibles. The variety of the collection is excellent, from explosives boxes to cap boxes to candle boxes. The variety in size is notable too, with a number of the smaller 25 pound boxes. There are at least 50- a sizable collection. A few will be in the June sale, but most in April.
g. Blasting cap tin collection. A significant collection that has singles as well as original boxes full. Easily over 100 blasting cap tin boxes.
h. Mine bell signal signs and other mining enamel signs. A Collection you won’t want to forget. This collection has a wide variety of not only western mines, but international mine signs. The individual state mine bell signal signs are the clear highlight.
i. Mining equipment Patent models -three of them, nineteenth century
2. Antique Bottle Collections
a. Arizona Collection. A wide variety of medicines, sodas and milk bottles
b. Small Nevada Collection. The April sale has some rare Nevada items, with more coming in June.
c. Major Western Whiskey Flask Collection. This collection is slated for June.
d. Great Rarities of Western Whiskies. The April sale offers some outstanding rarities not usually seen at any auction gallery. These are sure to excite the advanced collectors.
e. Colorful antique bottles. It seems we always have submittals of beautiful antique bottles. We’ve got a section in every sale.
f. Leadville, Colorado Collection. A collection of medicines and soda bottles. This one is different – nearly every specimen is dead mint. Watch for the Colorado whiskies coming in June!
3. Postal History and Wells Fargo Express- a large collection of widely varied material. A section we always have, a popular colleting category.
4. Gold
a. Nuggets from Western Sites
b. High grade visible gold in ore specimens from major Nevada mining districts such as Austin and Tuscarora.
c. Jewelry and watches. A collection of pocket watches, gold and Native America jewelry. Diamond jewelry too.
5. Coins, Currency – Numismatics
a. Important 1860’s Unionville silver ingot, a discovery piece
b. Major Morgan Dollar Collection, including varieties
c. US coins, including gold
d. US $20 Gold Note, AU
e. Hundreds of US Proof and Mint sets
f. Fun US currency collectible lots
g. Rare So-Called dollars and gaming items
h. Tokens- great variety of national interest
6. Toys
a. Trains. HO sets, more than 60 engines
b. Hot Wheels. Hundreds of cars.
c. Military toy planes, boats, etc.
d. Original boxed models
7. Documents
a. Mining stocks, some great material
b. Rare western maps
c. V&T RR Document Collection- a beauty
d. Lots of other key pieces
8. Firearms- More than 100 antique firearms. A wide variety of collectible firearms including rarities.
9. Militaria. A nice collection of maybe 100+ pieces coming in June.
a. Swords. A couple dozen
b. Helmets. Dozens
10. Cowboy
a. Great spurs, including silver inlay Garcia
11. Western Research- Key books – a dozen rare western directories, etc.
More Coming In June or Later:
1. A great Western Antique Bottle Collection- considering having a sale in conjunction with the Reno Show in June.
2. Swords- Katana Collection, about 800 different, one of the best collections in America. Watch for an important separate auction!
3. More from the Great American Mining Collection, Carbide lamps, part 2; and Oil wick Lamps
4. The Appalachian Gold Belt Collection- America’s First Gold Discoveries, 1828- the finest collection of documents in private hands. Watch for a stand-alone sale here. We are negotiating venues now.
5. A special offering of mining properties in Colorado. The fee-simple patented claims are in a major gold district, where current exploration is just getting going. Some properties in this district have also produced great gold specimens for the collectors.


If you have collections that might fit into our upcoming sales, please be sure to contact us - we will be traveling to pick up collections for the next 2 months in California, Arizona, Montana and Colorado, with a possible trip to the New York-Boston area later in the year as well.
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Savage Mine Silver Specimen2042 - Savage Mine Silver Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This specimen contains some minor supergene (native silver). More prominent are Ag sulfides, polybasite, stephanite, pyrargyrite. 8.19 ounces. 5.0 x 1
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to V********e for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Savage Gold and Silver Mine Specimen2043 - Savage Gold and Silver Mine Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This specimen contains silver sulphides, polybasite, stephanite, pyrargyrite and tetrahedrite. 1.8 pounds. 6.5 x 13.5 x 6.0 cm. State:Nevada City:
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8*****M for (75.00 + 15.75BP) = 90.75
 
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Famous Manhattan Mine Specimen2044 - Famous Manhattan Mine Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice specimen from one of the most historic mines in Nevada. Contains ruby silvers, pyrargyrite, proustite ,etc. There is some minor rhodochrosite in
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to c*********p for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
 
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Small, Extremely High Grade Gold from Reese River District #12045 - Small, Extremely High Grade Gold from Reese River District #1
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold permeates the entire specimen! 0.08 troy ounces. 0.3 x 2.8 x 1.4 cm. Please see the photo. State:Nevada City:Austin Date: ID#46669
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****3 for (170.00 + 29.75BP) = 199.75
 
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Small, Extremely High Grade Gold from Reese River District #22046 - Small, Extremely High Grade Gold from Reese River District #2
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Visible Gold permeates the entire specimen! Gold and silver specimen with flashy gold.0.05 troy ounces. 0.3 x 2.4 x 1.4 cm. Please see the photo.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c*********p for (225.00 + 54.00BP) = 279.00
 
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Larger, Extremely High Grade Gold and Silver from Reese River District #32047 - Larger, Extremely High Grade Gold and Silver from Reese River District #3
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold and silver permeates the entire specimen! Nice flashy gold. Austin was a silver town, making this gold specimen very nice. 0.22 troy ounces. 0.3
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r***z for (190.00 + 39.90BP) = 229.90
 
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Oregon Ledge Silver and Gold Specimen2048 - Oregon Ledge Silver and Gold Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Oregon Ledge was the ledge that made Austin famous. These two specimens come from the area of the Oregon Mine. Contains silver, gold, and heated b
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Gold and Silver Specimen from Como, Nevada2050 - Gold and Silver Specimen from Como, Nevada
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Boyle Tunnel Mine. Contains hydrothermal gold and silver ore (silver sulfides). 8.86 troy ounces. 5.5 x 7.5 x 5.0 cm. Como was first mined in the 186
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 260.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Attractive Boyle Tunnel Silver & Gold Specimen2051 - Attractive Boyle Tunnel Silver & Gold Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Contains a banded epithermal silver and gold ore vein. Cut to see the vein, but it is a large enough specimen to see the vein run in its natural state
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Estimate : 260.00 - 600.00
Sold to V********e for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Very Large Como, Nevada Gold and Silver Ore Specimen2052 - Very Large Como, Nevada Gold and Silver Ore Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From the Boyle (as in Governor Emmet Boyle) Tunnel Mine. 7.9 pounds. 13.5 x 20.0 x 13.0 cm. A rapidan vein specimen. Hyrothermal Breccia. The
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Blue Bird Mine, Contact, Nevada Specimen2053 - Blue Bird Mine, Contact, Nevada Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2.59 ounces. 1.25 x 2.25 x 1.25". Contains native gold, minor native silver, and minor silver sulfides. Blue Bird Mine was in serious productio...
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Gold Ledge Mine, Eastgate, Specimen2054 - Gold Ledge Mine, Eastgate, Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1.44 ounces. 0.5 x 2.5 x 2.0". Contains specs of native gold and electrum around a breccia clast. Eastgate is half way between Austin and Fallo...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8*****M for (65.00 + 13.65BP) = 78.65
 
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Ten Nevada Gold Nuggets2055 - Ten Nevada Gold Nuggets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
0.35 troy ounces. Ten nuggets - the largest is 0.5 x 1.0 x 0.7 cm. Nice collection of Nevada gold! Great way to impress your friends, or a great Chirs
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to i*********1 for (425.00 + 102.00BP) = 527.00
 
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Small Nevada Gold Nuggets2056 - Small Nevada Gold Nuggets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
0.29 troy ounces in total weight. Largest is a about 1.4 cm long. State:Nevada City:Humboldt County Date: ID#44721
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to e*****3 for (310.00 + 54.25BP) = 364.25
 
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Northern Nevada Gold2057 - Northern Nevada Gold
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 pieces. Total weight is 0.17 troy ounces. Some very crystalline. Largest measures 0.5 x 1.2 x 0.9 cm. State:Nevada City:Humboldt County Date:
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to V********e for (180.00 + 43.20BP) = 223.20
 
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Four Samples of Northern Nevada Gold2058 - Four Samples of Northern Nevada Gold
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three are single pieces on one has five small nuggets. Largest is 0.4 x 1.1 x 1.0 cm. State:Nevada City:Humboldt County Date: ID#44730
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Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
Sold to V********e for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Victorine Mine, Kingston, Gold Specimen2059 - Victorine Mine, Kingston, Gold Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1) 1/4 x 3 1/2 x 1 1/2". 2.44 ounces. 2) 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 3/4". 1.44 ounces. Contains silver, gold, and massive sulfides. The Victo...
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Blue Bell Mine, Midas, Nevada Mineral Specimen2060 - Blue Bell Mine, Midas, Nevada Mineral Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3.9 ounces. 1.25 x 2.5 x 1.5". Contains native gold, electrum and naumannite. This mine is a bout 1/2 mile northeast of the old mining camp of ...
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Midas Mine, Midas, Nevada Specimen2061 - Midas Mine, Midas, Nevada Specimen
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3.99 ounces. 1.5 x 3 x 1". Contains native gold, electrum and naumannite. The Midas Mine was about a mile southeast of downtown Midas. State:...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********n.. for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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Camp Douglas, Mina, Nevada Mineral Specimen2062 - Camp Douglas, Mina, Nevada Mineral Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice specimen. 0.75 ounces. 0.5 x 1.5 x 1.25". Contains native gold. Camp Douglas, is also known as Douglass and Camp Douglass, is 8 miles sout...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to v********r for (100.00 + 17.50BP) = 117.50
 
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Rio Tinto Mine, Mountain City, Nevada Mineral Specimen2063 - Rio Tinto Mine, Mountain City, Nevada Mineral Specimen
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0.35 ounces. 0.2 x 1.25 x 1.0". Contains native copper. Copper was first found in 1932. This information spread and started a rush in the area...
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Wild Cat Mine, Seven Troughs Mining District Specimen2064 - Wild Cat Mine, Seven Troughs Mining District Specimen
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Both specimens are Hero, Tag Vein. Total 2.65 ounces. 1) 0.5 x 2.25 x 1.5". Contains native dendritic gold and native electrum. 2) 0.75 x 1.25...
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Wildcat Mine, Wildcat Vein Specimen2065 - Wildcat Mine, Wildcat Vein Specimen
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Small but fine specimen. 0.14 ounces. fine x 1.25 x 1.0". Contains native gold and native electrum. State:Nevada City:Seven Troughs Mining ...
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Wildcat Mine, Hillside Vine Mineral Specimen2066 - Wildcat Mine, Hillside Vine Mineral Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1.12 ounces. 0.25 x 2.0 x 1.5". Contains native gold and native electrum. State:Nevada City:Seven Troughs Mining District Date: ID#45783
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Outback Nevada, Burned Petrified Wood, with Minor Native Gold2067 - Outback Nevada, Burned Petrified Wood, with Minor Native Gold
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2.12 ounces. 0.5 x 2.0 x 1.75". Contains stibinite, boulangerite, and minor native gold. Interesting! State:Nevada City:The Outback Date: ...
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Beautiful Native Arborescent Gold Specimen: Surprise Fraction Mine2068 - Beautiful Native Arborescent Gold Specimen: Surprise Fraction Mine
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This specimen was found west of Tuscarora int he area of the Surprise Fraction Mine. 0.27 ounces. 1.4 x 2.9 x 1.3 cm. State:Nevada City:Tuscarora
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to D******3 for (200.00 + 48.00BP) = 248.00
 
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Tuscarora Native Gold and silver Specimen2069 - Tuscarora Native Gold and silver Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Tuscarora specimen contains pale yellow to very pale yellow gold and flashy, bright silver. 0.48 Ounces. 0.6 x 6.9 x 2.4 cm. State:Nevada Cit
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to r***z for (300.00 + 63.00BP) = 363.00
 
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Navaho Mine, Tuscarora Native Gold and Silver Specimen2070 - Navaho Mine, Tuscarora Native Gold and Silver Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This specimen contains pale yellow gold (electrum) and native plate silver (supergene). Native silver is much more difficult to find than native gold
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Large Tuscarora Specimen with Spectacular Native Silver Wires2071 - Large Tuscarora Specimen with Spectacular Native Silver Wires
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These silver wires appear on all sides of the specimen but one. There is also supergene Ag sulfides. 20.09 ounces. 6.1 x 12.5 x 6.2 m. Young Ameri
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Navaho Mine, Tuscarora Silver Specimen2072 - Navaho Mine, Tuscarora Silver Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2.96 ounces. Contains silver sulfides and sulfosalts. Also beautiful steel blue supergene enrichment. State:Nevada City:Tuscarora Date: ID#4516
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Argenta Mine Silver Sulfide Specimen2073 - Argenta Mine Silver Sulfide Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Tuscarora specimen weighs 16.85 ounces and measures 6.5 x 9.5 x 6.3 cm. The district's most productive mines were the Grand Prize Nava...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********n.. for (85.00 + 17.85BP) = 102.85
 
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Tuscarora's Most Productive Mine; Grand Prize Specimen2074 - Tuscarora's Most Productive Mine; Grand Prize Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This specimen contains a high grade silver sulfide vein. Fabulous. 9.54 ounces. 5.0 x 10.4 x 2.8 cm. State:Nevada City:Tuscarora Date: ID#45168
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to n*******g for (300.00 + 72.00BP) = 372.00
 
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North Belle Isle Mine, Tuscarora, Nevada Specimen2075 - North Belle Isle Mine, Tuscarora, Nevada Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7.04 ounces. 1.0 x 4.0 x 2.5". Contains primary silver sulfides and iron sulfide. The Northern Belle Isle Mien began producing in 1880. State:...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to t********n.. for (30.00 + 6.30BP) = 36.30
 
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North Belle Isle Mine, Tuscarora, Nevada Specimen2076 - North Belle Isle Mine, Tuscarora, Nevada Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6.74 ounces. 1.5 x 3.25 x 3.0". Contains silver sulphides, minor native gold supergene sulfides. State:Nevada City:Tuscarora Date: ID#4...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to t********n.. for (20.00 + 4.20BP) = 24.20
 
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Nevada Queen Mine, Tuscarora, Nevada Specimen2077 - Nevada Queen Mine, Tuscarora, Nevada Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two specimens. Total weight was 1.68 ounces. Largest measures 0.75 x 1.5 x 1.5". Contains silver sulfides and minor native gold supergene sulfi...
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Belle Isle Mine, Tuscarora, Nevada Specimen2078 - Belle Isle Mine, Tuscarora, Nevada Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
.29 ounces. 1.o x 2.25 x 2.25". Contains silver sulfides and minor native silver supergene sulfides. The Belle Isle was one of the major produc...
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Belle Isle Mine, Tuscarora, Nevada Specimen2079 - Belle Isle Mine, Tuscarora, Nevada Specimen
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6.57 ounces. 2.0 x 2.25 x 1.75". Contains primary silver sulfides and iron sulfide. State:Nevada City:Tuscarora Date: ID#45688
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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North Commonwealth Mine, Tuscarora, Nevada Specimen2080 - North Commonwealth Mine, Tuscarora, Nevada Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3.05 ounces. 1.0 x 2.25 x 1.75". Contains gold, silver, native wire gold and native wire silver. This mine was most productive from 1890 to 189...
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North Commonwealth Mine, Tuscarora, Nevada Specimen2081 - North Commonwealth Mine, Tuscarora, Nevada Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6.22 ounces. 2.0 x 3.5 x 1.75". Contains silver sulfides and minor native silver supergene sulfides. State:Nevada City:Tuscarora Date: ...
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Independence Mine, Tuscarora, Nevada Specimen2082 - Independence Mine, Tuscarora, Nevada Specimen
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Small specimen. 0.39 ounces. 0.5 x 1.0 x 10". The Independence Mine produced from 1878 to 1886. It was the seventh largest producer according t...
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Commonwealth Mine, Tuscarora, Nevada Specimen2083 - Commonwealth Mine, Tuscarora, Nevada Specimen
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16.95 ounces. 3 x 4 x 3". Contains silver sulfides and supergene sulfides. The Commonwealth Mine was the fourth leading producer in Tuscarora a...
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Argenta Mine Extremely High Grade Gold2084 - Argenta Mine Extremely High Grade Gold
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Fabulous Flashy Gold and Dendritic Gold. 0.52 troy ounces. o.3 x 5.6 x 4.0 cm. The Argenta was serviced by the Lancaster Mill at the height of the Tus
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Grand Prize Mine High Grade Silver Specimen2085 - Grand Prize Mine High Grade Silver Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This specimen from the Grand Prize Mine contains high grade silver in the form of silver sulfides in silica cemented breccia. The Grand Prize was the
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to n*******g for (400.00 + 96.00BP) = 496.00
 
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Large Argenta Mine Silver Specimen2086 - Large Argenta Mine Silver Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This large specimen (4.30 troy ounces) contains brecci clasts rimmed with dark silver sulfides and sulfosalts. 2.3 x 10.0 x 6.0 cm. State:Nevada C
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********n.. for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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Large Navaho Mine Native Silver Specimen2087 - Large Navaho Mine Native Silver Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9.21 troy ounces. 3.5 x 11.0 x 7.5 cm. State:Nevada City:Tuscarora Date: ID#46675
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********n.. for (80.00 + 16.80BP) = 96.80
 
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Surprise Fraction Mine Gold Specimen2088 - Surprise Fraction Mine Gold Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large (17.72 troy ounces / 6.0 x 15.0 x 6.0 cm) from the Surprise Fraction in Tuscarora. The Surprise Fraction was primarily a gold producer and began
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8*****M for (30.00 + 6.30BP) = 36.30
 
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Sierra Nevada Mine Silver Specimen2089 - Sierra Nevada Mine Silver Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in hand specimen from the Comstock, collected by a major Nevada gold geologist. One specimen from the famous Sierra Nevada Mine, in the gut of th
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to g********t.. for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
 
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Utah Mine Silver Specimen2090 - Utah Mine Silver Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in hand specimen from the Comstock, collected by a major Nevada gold geologist. One specimen from the Utah Mine, north of the gut of the Comstock
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to f*******d for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Ward Mine Gold Specimen2091 - Ward Mine Gold Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in hand specimen from the Comstock, collected by a major Nevada gold geologist. One specimen from the Ward Mine, near the gut of the Comstock. Co
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to f*******d for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Obiston Mine Gold specimen2092 - Obiston Mine Gold specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in hand specimen from the Comstock, collected by a major Nevada gold geologist. One specimens from the Obiston Mine, near the Divide on the Comst
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to f*******d for (140.00 + 33.60BP) = 173.60
 
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Indian River Fine Gold2093 - Indian River Fine Gold
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very impressive! 0.37 troy ounces. The river is a gravel-bed stream located south of Dawson City. It lies on the Klondike Plateau, and forms the south
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Eight Nice Gold Nuggets from the Yukon Territory2094 - Eight Nice Gold Nuggets from the Yukon Territory
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Total weight is 0.46 troy ounces. Sample size is 0.4 x 1.4 x 1.0 cm. State:zYukon Territory City: Date: ID#44714
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Estimate : 550.00 - 900.00
Sold to i*********1 for (600.00 + 144.00BP) = 744.00
 
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Yukon Territory Gold Nuggets2095 - Yukon Territory Gold Nuggets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight pieces. 0.38 troy ounces in total weight. Sample size is 02. x 1.3 x 1.2 cm. State:zYukon Territory City: Date: ID#44715
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Estimate : 450.00 - 800.00
Sold to i*********1 for (500.00 + 120.00BP) = 620.00
 
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Nice selection of Yukon Gold2096 - Nice selection of Yukon Gold
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thirteen pieces. Total weight is 0.79 toy ounces. A larger pieces measures 0.4 x 2.3 x 0.7 cm. State:zYukon Territory City: Date: ID#44716
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Estimate : 950.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to i*********1 for (950.00 + 228.00BP) = 1,178.00
 
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Coins and Currency Publications2097 - Coins and Currency Publications
Holabird Western Americana Collections
12 publications: 1) Barber Quarters, David Lawrence; 2) Complete Guide to Liberty Seated Dimes, Brian Greer; 3) Complete Guide to Liberty Seated Half
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Estimate : 90.00 - 150.00
Sold to a********1 for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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"New Varieties of Coins and Bullion:" Second Edition2098 - "New Varieties of Coins and Bullion:" Second Edition
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1851. This is the second edition. All plates are present. Outside of little and light foxing, this book is in near perfect condition. 9 x 6". S...
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"New Varieties of Coins and Bullion:" First Edition2099 - "New Varieties of Coins and Bullion:" First Edition
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This book was designed as a convenient and authentic manual for individuals or institutions dealing in precious metals, and especially those engaged i
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to r******h for (1,000.00 + 210.00BP) = 1,210.00
 
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Foreign Currency Collection2100 - Foreign Currency Collection
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Eighty pieces of foreign currency. Many countries represented including: Iraq, Portugal, Turkey, Mozambique, Bhutan, Guyana, Dominican Republic and Yu
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to i*********1 for (70.00 + 16.80BP) = 86.80
 
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20 ECUS, 100 Francs, and 20 Dollars Bills2101 - 20 ECUS, 100 Francs, and 20 Dollars Bills
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Paper 20 ECUS, Banque Universelle. From France, 1870. 2) 100 Francs, Banque de France, 1870. 3) $20, The Bank of America, 1870. All in good condit
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to D*K for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Henry Elling, Virginia City Merchant, Sending Currency to Treasury Department for Destruction2102 - Henry Elling, Virginia City Merchant, Sending Currency to Treasury Department for Destruction
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two. U. S. Treasury Department, return of mutilated currency! 1) $99.73 enclosed. 52 discount and 25 rejected (possibly a fractional currency n
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3 Confederate Notes2103 - 3 Confederate Notes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Confederate Notes, Fundable in Stocks or Bonds of the Confederate States. 1) Ten dollar note, September 2, 1861. (type 30). 2) Ten dollar note, Dece
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to d******0 for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Fifth Issue 25 cent Fractional Currency2104 - Fifth Issue 25 cent Fractional Currency
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Friedberg 1308. portrait of Secretary of the Treasury Robert Walker, 88.5 x 51.5 mm, AU condition. State: City: Date: ID#46000
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to 3***6 for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Silver Certificates2105 - Silver Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5: 2 Series of 1928; 3 Series of 1934. State: City: Date: ID#46029
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to a****y for (60.00 + 12.90BP) = 72.90
 
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$1 Hawaii Silver Certificates2106 - $1 Hawaii Silver Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two circulated Brown Seal Series 1935 A silver certificates stamped Hawaii. State: City: Date:1935 ID#38066
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to C*****4 for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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53 Silver Certificates2107 - 53 Silver Certificates
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From Series 1935 through Series 1963, fifty three $1 silver certificates State: City: Date: ID#46006
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d******0 for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Black Eagle Silver Certificates2108 - Black Eagle Silver Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two large size $1 Fr 236, blue seal, One note folded in four, the other with writing on reverse but in better condition. State: City: Date:1899
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******0 for (200.00 + 48.00BP) = 248.00
 
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Sequential Serial Number $1 FRNs2109 - Sequential Serial Number $1 FRNs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
41 modern $1 bills, with several groups of serial numbers in order. Also an off center error note, and a green ink smear note. State: City: Date
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to f*****E for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Large Size One Dollar Bills2110 - Large Size One Dollar Bills
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5: Two Fr. 39, Series of 1917 well circulated; Three Fr. 237, Series of 1923 silver certificates. All well circulated, but historical. State:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****y for (50.00 + 10.75BP) = 60.75
 
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Currency Collection in Album2111 - Currency Collection in Album
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Beautiful leather album, brown cover with gold lettering and green velour lining with one uncut sheet of 4 $1 bills, and 105 $2 bills. State: Cit
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to f*****E for (180.00 + 43.20BP) = 223.20
 
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Uncirculated Lot of $2 Bills2112 - Uncirculated Lot of $2 Bills
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 30 uncirculated $2 bills, packaged by The United States Monetary Exchange. Five per pack, each blue envelope contains an uncirculated bill and
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to f*****E for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Uncirculated Lot of $2 Bills2113 - Uncirculated Lot of $2 Bills
Holabird Western Americana Collections
50 uncirculated $2 Federal Reserve Notes. Series of 1976, 1995 and 2003. One or two of the notes show slight signs of circulation or folding. Most are
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to f*****E for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Currency Collection2114 - Currency Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three $2 bills: Series 1928 A, 2003 A (2); all circulated. Eight $5 bills: Series of 1934 C, 1950 A, 1950 D, 1969, 1969 A, 1969, 1988A, 1988. Seven $1
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Two $2 Bill Star Notes/ Low Serial Numbers2115 - Two $2 Bill Star Notes/ Low Serial Numbers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two uncirculated Series 1963 Star Notes with serial numbers 00273203A and 00273205A. State: City: Date: ID#46011
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to a******y for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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$20 Bill Collection2116 - $20 Bill Collection
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Lot of 9: Series 1934 B; Series 1934 A (2); Series of 1950; Series 2006 Star Note; Series 2001 Star Note; Series 1951 A; Series 1950 D; Series 1950 A.
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Estimate : 240.00 - 360.00
Sold to f*****E for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
 
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Two Fifty Dollar Bills2117 - Two Fifty Dollar Bills
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2: Series of 1934, Series of 1950, circulated. State: City: Date: ID#46002
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Silver Certificates2118 - Silver Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 notes: $10 Series of 1934 A; 3 $5 notes: Series of 1934 D, 1953 and 1953 B. All circulated, VF-EF condition. State: City: Date: ID#460
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Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to m*****1 for (45.00 + 9.45BP) = 54.45
 
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Three One Hundred Dollar Bills2119 - Three One Hundred Dollar Bills
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3: 1) red seal Series of 1966, VF, folds; 2) Green seal, Series of 1990, VF, folds; 3) Green seal, Series of 1934, F, creases. State: City:
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Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
 
 
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$100 Gold Certificate2120 - $100 Gold Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Friedberg 2405. EF-AU, uncertified, worthy of attention. State: City: Date: ID#46005
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to j******0 for (1,500.00 + 315.00BP) = 1,815.00
 
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$500 Federal Reserve Note2121 - $500 Federal Reserve Note
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Friedberg 2202-G. No pinholes or tears, EF-AU condition. Series of 1934 A. Worthy of inspection. State: City: Date: ID#46007
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to D*K for (900.00 + 180.00BP) = 1,080.00
 
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Four Southern Notes2122 - Four Southern Notes
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Four Southern Notes: 1) The Augusta Insurance & Banking Co. 50 cents. (G-86). 2) State of South Carolina, 25 cents. 3) The Mechanics Bank, Augus...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d******0 for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Broken Bank Notes2123 - Broken Bank Notes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4: 1) City of New Orleans, 25 cents; 2) State of Florida, $1, 1864; 3) State of Florida $3,1863; $2 Cincinnati. State: City: Date: ID#46
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to i*********1 for (70.00 + 16.80BP) = 86.80
 
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National Bank Notes2124 - National Bank Notes
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Lot of 2: 1) Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Series 1929, $50, red seal; 2) Federal Reserve Bank of New York "Battleship" $2, Series of ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to h********s for (350.00 + 73.50BP) = 423.50
 
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1965 Nevada Dollar Gaming Tokens by the Franklin Mint2125 - 1965 Nevada Dollar Gaming Tokens by the Franklin Mint
Holabird Western Americana Collections
29 gaming dollars in original capital plastic holder shaped as Nevada, 16" x 11". All gaming tokens in the set are gen uncirculated, 1965....
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8*******e for (85.00 + 17.85BP) = 102.85
 
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1869 Presentation Silver Bar to J. D. Minor2126 - 1869 Presentation Silver Bar to J. D. Minor
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2"x 7/8"x 3/8". 2.88 troy ounces J. D. Minor (c1830-1911) is a bit of an enigma despite the important roll he played in Humboldt Cou...
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to b*********r for (5,000.00 + 1,050.00BP) = 6,050.00
 
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19th Century Lead-Silver Ingot from Central Nevada2127 - 19th Century Lead-Silver Ingot from Central Nevada
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19th Century Lead-silver ingot, from "Central Nevada." This unique and special ingot is 4" x 8" x 2", the exact size of a b...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to B***o for (500.00 + 120.00BP) = 620.00
 
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Great Sailing Ships of History Mini Ingot Collection2128 - Great Sailing Ships of History Mini Ingot Collection
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Wooden presentation case of 50 tiny silver ingots, produced by the Franklin Mint. Each ingot presents one of the great sailing ships of history. .
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*********1 for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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The American Prospector Silver Rounds2129 - The American Prospector Silver Rounds
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Engelhard made these one troy ounce 999+ fine silver rounds. Obverse features a panning miner and U.S.A. 1984 / The American Prospector. Five pieces.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********y for (150.00 + 31.50BP) = 181.50
 
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Four Silver Rounds2130 - Four Silver Rounds
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Lot of 4 pieces, all one ounce .999 fine silver: Ronald Reagan Inaugural Commemmorative; Letcher Mint on necklace; A-Mark "Life Liberty Happine...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to 8***6 for (65.00 + 15.60BP) = 80.60
 
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Barrick Mercur Gold Mine Silver Medallion Collection2131 - Barrick Mercur Gold Mine Silver Medallion Collection
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Lot of 8 one ounce, .999 fine silver rounds issued by Barrick Mercur Gold Mine. Each piece celebrates miners: Ebenezer H. Shaw, Frank D. Wicks, E.H. S
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to m********y for (160.00 + 33.60BP) = 193.60
 
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International Universal Trade Unit Silver Rounds2132 - International Universal Trade Unit Silver Rounds
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14. .999 fine, 31.1 grams, 480 grains, one troy ounce each. Dated 1974. World Trade tokens. State: City: Date: ID#38065
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Estimate : 240.00 - 360.00
Sold to 8*****l for (225.00 + 47.25BP) = 272.25
 
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Six One Ounce Silver Pieces2133 - Six One Ounce Silver Pieces
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six different ounces of silver: 1) Johnson Matthey rectangular; 2) The International Silver Trade Unit, octogonal; 3) The Watergate Bug, rectangular;
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Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to f*****a for (130.00 + 27.30BP) = 157.30
 
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Engelhard 10 troy ounce Silver Bar2134 - Engelhard 10 troy ounce Silver Bar
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One ten troy ounce silver bar 999+ pure silver manufactured by Engelhard, serial number P071749. Noted on label consignor noted "Johnstown PA f...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to s******t for (300.00 + 63.00BP) = 363.00
 
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Two Proof Centennial Medals2135 - Two Proof Centennial Medals
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Land of Promise centennial coins. Approved by Congress and Colorado. 1) Silver. Great condition Silver So-Called Dollar. 33 mm. 19.3 grams. Comes in
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to a****y for (25.00 + 5.38BP) = 30.38
 
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So Called Palladium Dollar2136 - So Called Palladium Dollar
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HK 492, R-9 in the original black leatherette jeweler's box, white satin and black velvet lined; on top, across center Palladium,, lower right: ...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to r*********1 for (5,250.00 + 1,260.00BP) = 6,510.00
 
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Rare Palladium So Called Half Dollar2136a - Rare Palladium So Called Half Dollar
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Only the one ounce is listed in Hibler/Kappen but this is the rare 1/2 size HK 492, R-9 in the one ounce size, rarely seen in the smaller denomination
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to r*********1 for (1,700.00 + 408.00BP) = 2,108.00
 
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Southwest Expedition Commemorative Medal2137 - Southwest Expedition Commemorative Medal
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Southwest Expedition Commemorative Medal. Zebulon Montgomery Pike. HK 336, small rim damage. State:Colorado City: Date:1906 ID#41973
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Official World's Fair Medal2138 - Official World's Fair Medal
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This bronze medal is a souvenir of the International Exposition held in Chicago in 1933: "A Century of Progress". Obv.: Research / Industr...
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Bryan Dollar2139 - Bryan Dollar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
HK 780. EF-AU. Obv. In nine lines, first and last curved, others straight, "A Government Dollar Contains / 412 1/2 Grains / Coin Silver 900/100...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to D*K for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Native Sons Badge with Yosemite Medal2140 - Native Sons Badge with Yosemite Medal
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1908 Native Sons of the Golden West badge with hanging medal. Gold colored brass. California bear at top with "Delegate". The medal is a b...
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