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"Fred Holabird's Grand Finale": Mining, Americana, & Numismatics Live Auction (2025 October)

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 308, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States

Auction Details

Day 1, October 31st, 2025 (Lots 1000-1632)
Stocks & Bonds (Lots 1000-1632)
Mining feat. McDonald Collection (1000-1526)
Railroad (1527-1580)
Misc. Categories incl. Banking, Government, Express (1581-1632)

Day 2, November 1st, 2025 (Lots 2000-2575)
Art feat. Dan Muller Western Collection (Lots 2000-2040)
Native Americana & Cowboy (2041-2192)
Minerals & Fossils (2193-2310)
Mining Ephemera & Artifacts (2311-2575)

Day 3, November 2nd, 2025 (Lots 3000-3579)
Numismatics (Lots 3000-3579)
World’s Fair & Expositions (3000-3037)
US Mint (3038-3057)
Currency & Scrip feat. McDonald Nevada Collection (3058-3139)
Ingots (3140-3153)
Coins (3154-3363)
Medals & Exonumia (3364-3450)
Tokens (3451-3579)

Day 4, November 3rd, 2025 (Lots 4000-4541)
General Americana (Lots 4000-4541)
Geo. Sort (4000-4297)
Jewelry feat. Comstock Collection (4298-4357)
Misc. Categories incl. Bottles, Books, Fire (4358-4541)

Day 5, November 4th, 2025 (Lots 5000-5467)
Transportation (Railroadiana, Steamer, Stage) (Lots 5000-5074)
Wells Fargo & Express (5075-5122)
Philatelic (5123-5202)
Sports (5203-5229)
Political feat. Presidential Autographs (5230-5263)
Militaria (5264-5410)
Firearms & Weaponry (5411-5467)
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Missouri Defense Bond $4 [203606]3065 - Missouri Defense Bond $4 [203606]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unissued 186- Missouri Defense Bond rare four dollar denomination with steamboat vignette. F-VF condition, a hole, slight tear at top. ^ Date: Coun
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Missouri Defense Bond $4.50 [203593]3066 - Missouri Defense Bond $4.50 [203593]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unissued defense bond from Missouri, 186-. $4.50 bond. Apparent grade-About Uncirculated. Criswell-15, Haxby-Unlisted. ^ Date: Country (if not USA)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****1 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Montana Mining Loan & Investment Company Subscription Certificate [204610]3067 - Montana Mining Loan & Investment Company Subscription Certificate [204610]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an almost uncirculated subscription certificate based in Butte City. Henry L. Haupt as president. This turned out to be a major mining scheme.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Montana Mining Loan & Investment Scrip [203594]3068 - Montana Mining Loan & Investment Scrip [203594]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Scrip note for 50 cents issued by The Montana Mining Loan & Investment Company of Butte City Montana, Saturday July20, 1901. 4 x 2 inches. ^ Dat...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Peoples National Bank, Helena, Montana Certificate of Deposit Plus ABN Vignette [204519]3069 - Peoples National Bank, Helena, Montana Certificate of Deposit Plus ABN Vignette [204519]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Peoples National Bank, Helena, Montana Territory, original $5 certificate of deposit. 3 x 7.5" Choice. Plus original vignette from American Ban...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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Miles City, Montana "Elk Money" Bank Notes, 1909 [195901]3070 - Miles City, Montana "Elk Money" Bank Notes, 1909 [195901]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two fanciful convention notes from their August 1909 convention at Miles City: 1) "Bank of Elkville will guarantee you a hot time in Old Miles ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to c********n for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Postal Savings System $5 Certificate, Miles City, Montana, 1927 [204751]3071 - Postal Savings System $5 Certificate, Miles City, Montana, 1927 [204751]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Montana Series of 1917. Certificate of Deposit underprint. Issued in 1927 to Layne Ray. 3 x 7" Soiling. Rare. ^ Date: 1927 Country (if not USA...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********n.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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R. P. Bateman, Sheridan, Montana Scrip [204375]3072 - R. P. Bateman, Sheridan, Montana Scrip [204375]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
R. P. Bateman, Sheridan, Montana, 25¢ Scrip, c.1890s. Unissued remainder; almost uncirculated. Federal law forbids issuing this type of note, b...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to l*****p for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Esmeralda Hotel, Aurora, Nevada Advertising Currency Note [204775]3073 - Esmeralda Hotel, Aurora, Nevada Advertising Currency Note [204775]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare; possibly unique. The Finest Lodgings in the District! / The Esmeralda Hotel / Esmeralda Bar --- Gem Cafe / Delectable Offerings ---- C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to t********n.. for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Butter Cup Silver Mining Co., Eureka, Nevada, $2 Note, 1871 [204924]3074 - Butter Cup Silver Mining Co., Eureka, Nevada, $2 Note, 1871 [204924]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare. Ex. John J. Ford Collection. Two dollar note issued Oct. 1st, 1871. Signed by the superintendent. Located in New York Canyon near Eure
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to a******e for (2,700.00 + 675.00BP) = 3,375.00
 
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Butter Cup Silver Mining Co., Eureka, Nevada, $3 Note, No. 1, 1870 [204520]3075 - Butter Cup Silver Mining Co., Eureka, Nevada, $3 Note, No. 1, 1870 [204520]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an extremely rare issued example of this note as most other known others are remainders. This note, number 1, was issued on January 1, 1870, a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to a******e for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Butter Cup Silver Mining Co., Eureka, Nevada, $3 Note, 1871 [204923]3076 - Butter Cup Silver Mining Co., Eureka, Nevada, $3 Note, 1871 [204923]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare. Ex. John J. Ford Collection. Three dollar note issued Oct. 1st, 1871. Signed by the superintendent. Located in New York Canyon near Eu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to a******e for (2,800.00 + 700.00BP) = 3,500.00
 
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Butter Cup Silver Mining Co., Eureka, Nevada, $3 Note, Unissued [204927]3077 - Butter Cup Silver Mining Co., Eureka, Nevada, $3 Note, Unissued [204927]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare. Three dollar note unissued. Located in New York Canyon near Eureka, the Butter Cup mine was a real producer beginning in 1867. By the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Butter Cup Silver Mining Co., Eureka, Nevada, $5 Note, 1871 [204922]3078 - Butter Cup Silver Mining Co., Eureka, Nevada, $5 Note, 1871 [204922]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare. Ex. John J. Ford Collection. Five dollar note issued Oct. 1st, 1871. Signed by the superintendent. Located in New York Canyon near Eur
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to a******e for (1,700.00 + 425.00BP) = 2,125.00
 
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Butter Cup Silver Mining Co., Eureka, Nevada, $5 Note, Unissued [204928]3079 - Butter Cup Silver Mining Co., Eureka, Nevada, $5 Note, Unissued [204928]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare. Five dollar note unissued. Located in New York Canyon near Eureka, the Butter Cup mine was a real producer beginning in 1867. By the 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Butter Cup Silver Mining Co., Eureka, Nevada, $10 Note, c.1870 [204926]3080 - Butter Cup Silver Mining Co., Eureka, Nevada, $10 Note, c.1870 [204926]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Butter Cup Silver Mining Co., Eureka, Nevada, $10 Note, c.1870. Another rare unissued remainder. Also printed by the National Bank Note Co., it featur
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to a******e for (1,500.00 + 375.00BP) = 1,875.00
 
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Butter Cup Silver Mining Co., Eureka, Nevada, $10 Note, 1871 [204920]3081 - Butter Cup Silver Mining Co., Eureka, Nevada, $10 Note, 1871 [204920]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare. Ex. John J. Ford Collection. Ten dollar note issued Oct. 1st, 1871. Signed by the superintendent. Located in New York Canyon near Eure
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to p********n for (5,250.00 + 1,050.00BP) = 6,300.00
 
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Wm. Joannes, Eureka, Nevada Advertising Note [204380]3082 - Wm. Joannes, Eureka, Nevada Advertising Note [204380]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare! Wm. Joannes, Shoes, Boots, Sewing Machines, Etc., Eureka, Nevada, c.1878. (Daily Alta California, Aug. 8, 1878, p.1). On the back is
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to s*****e for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Shawmut & Nevada Mining & Milling Co. Scrip, 5 and 10 Cent [204422]3083 - Shawmut & Nevada Mining & Milling Co. Scrip, 5 and 10 Cent [204422]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Possibly unique! Shawmut & Nevada Mining & Milling Co., Fay, Nevada, c.1910, 5c and 10c. Two scrip notes signed and issued, with modest soi...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to t***o for (800.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,000.00
 
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Shawmut & Nevada Mining & Milling Co. 50 cent Scrip, Fay, Nevada [204925]3084 - Shawmut & Nevada Mining & Milling Co. 50 cent Scrip, Fay, Nevada [204925]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare. Shawmut & Nevada Mining & Milling Co., Fay, Nevada, 50 Cents, c.1904. This note is signed by G. Pray Smith, president of the...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to l*****p for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
 
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