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

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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B. Shemanski, Goldfield, Nevada Jeweler Advertising Note [203530]3085 - B. Shemanski, Goldfield, Nevada Jeweler Advertising Note [203530]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Exceptionally rare; possibly unique. Front advertises B. Shemanski, The Jeweler, 412 Main Street, Goldfield, Nevada. Reverse is a facsimile $10 Confed
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to t********n.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Goldfield Consolidated Mines Scrip [204378]3086 - Goldfield Consolidated Mines Scrip [204378]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Goldfield Consolidated Mines Co., Goldfield, Nevada, 10c, $1 and a partial piece of 25c, 1907. Black & red on light card stock, hole canceled, s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6*****H for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Satirical "Teddy Bear" Note Goldfield, Exploitation Mercantile Company [204774]3087 - Satirical "Teddy Bear" Note Goldfield, Exploitation Mercantile Company [204774]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fanciful propaganda scrip circa 1907 used by Goldfield mine workers demanding cash pay from the mine owners headed by George Wingfield who had institu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to L******8 for (900.00 + 225.00BP) = 1,125.00
 
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Union Feed Stables, Goldfield, Nevada Advertising Currency Note [204771]3088 - Union Feed Stables, Goldfield, Nevada Advertising Currency Note [204771]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare. Front advertises Union Feed Stables, John J. Diehl, Prop. and the Corner of Second and Crook Avenue, Goldfield, Nevada. Reverse is a f
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to A*****0 for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Keystone Mining Company Scrip, Needles National Bank [205025]3089 - Keystone Mining Company Scrip, Needles National Bank [205025]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Needles National Bank, Needles, California, $10 unissued remainder bearer draft c.1894 on the Keystone Mining Co., Keystone, Nevada. The Needles Natio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to f*****E for (150.00 + 0.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Keystone Mining Company Scrip, Needles National Bank [205024]3090 - Keystone Mining Company Scrip, Needles National Bank [205024]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Needles National Bank, Needles, California, $10 unissued remainder bearer draft c.1894 on the Keystone Mining Co., Keystone, Nevada. The Needles Natio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Ludwig Mercantile Co. Scrip Booklet, 1910s, Nevada [205034]3091 - Ludwig Mercantile Co. Scrip Booklet, 1910s, Nevada [205034]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unused. Eight pages of coupons of different denominations, $5 total in merchandise. Water stains and soiling. 2.75 x 5.5" ^ Date: 1910s Countr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*****2 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Hotel Luning (Nevada) Advertising Note [202745]3092 - Hotel Luning (Nevada) Advertising Note [202745]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare, possibly unique. Beginning shortly after the Civil War some companies throughout the US began printing advertisements on the back of r
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to t********n.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Red Front Saloon & Bar, Manhattan, Nevada Advertising Note [202746]3093 - Red Front Saloon & Bar, Manhattan, Nevada Advertising Note [202746]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare; possibly unique. Compliments of Red Front Saloon & Bar, Karl J. Hutter, Prop., Manhattan, Nevada (Adjacent to Nye & Ormsby C...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to t********n.. for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Leader Cash Store, Pioche, Nevada Scrip Booklet, c.1930s [205043]3094 - Leader Cash Store, Pioche, Nevada Scrip Booklet, c.1930s [205043]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unused book of $5 to be used at The Leader Cash Store, Pioche, Nevada. 193- dateline. 15 pages of coupons of different denominations. 2.75 x 5.25&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*****2 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Reno, Nevada Postal Note, 1884 [204515]3095 - Reno, Nevada Postal Note, 1884 [204515]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare. Sending 10 cents to be paid in San Francisco. Orlando Evans, postmaster. Signed by Jamison. Homer Lee Banking Note Co. 3.25 x 5"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to S*******e for (2,300.00 + 575.00BP) = 2,875.00
 
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Postal Savings System $1 Certificate, Reno, Nevada, 1943 [204614]3096 - Postal Savings System $1 Certificate, Reno, Nevada, 1943 [204614]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a $1 savings certificate, Series of 1917, and was never redeemed. Savings certificates were created in 1910 to provide an avenue for people to
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Rhyolite Clearing House Certificate, $1, Issued Note, 1907 [204997]3097 - Rhyolite Clearing House Certificate, $1, Issued Note, 1907 [204997]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One of the only known ISSUED pieces of this rare Nevada scrip. Signed by the cashier of the Bullfrog Bank & Trust Co., the cashier of John S. Co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to r*o for (1,700.00 + 425.00BP) = 2,125.00
 
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Rhyolite Clearing House Certificate $20 Scrip [204524]3098 - Rhyolite Clearing House Certificate $20 Scrip [204524]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A widespread financial panic causing runs on banks and a short supply of Federal notes necessitated a form of currency to keep banks in operation. Alt
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to r*o for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Rhyolite Clearing House Scrip Set: Four Different Denominations [204996]3099 - Rhyolite Clearing House Scrip Set: Four Different Denominations [204996]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different rare Rhyolite Clearing House Certificates: $1, $5, $10, and $20. All unissued in PMG holders. The Rhyolite certificates are conside
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to r*o for (2,000.00 + 500.00BP) = 2,500.00
 
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Postal Savings System $1 Note, Sparks, Nevada [204379]3100 - Postal Savings System $1 Note, Sparks, Nevada [204379]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Postal Savings System, $1 Savings Certificate, Sparks, Nevada, 1940. The Postal Savings System was founded in 1911 to give patrons the ability to save
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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C.P. Babcock, Stoves Dealer in Virginia City, Nevada, Advertising Note, 1878 [202740]3101 - C.P. Babcock, Stoves Dealer in Virginia City, Nevada, Advertising Note, 1878 [202740]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An exceptional rarity; less than 3 pieces like this known. The front is a billhead for CP Babcock, dealer in Stoves, Ranges, Tin Ware, issued in 1878
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to f*****E for (350.00 + 0.00BP) = 350.00
 
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HS Beck, Virginia City, Nevada Advertising Currency Note [204757]3102 - HS Beck, Virginia City, Nevada Advertising Currency Note [204757]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Exceptionally rare. Information about Beck's "Furniture and Household decorations" store covers the front, while a reproduction of a C...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to f*****E for (325.00 + 0.00BP) = 325.00
 
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M. Friedmann, Cigar Dealer in Virginia City, Nevada, Advertising Note, 1887 [202739]3103 - M. Friedmann, Cigar Dealer in Virginia City, Nevada, Advertising Note, 1887 [202739]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An exceptional rarity; less than 3 pieces like this known. The front is a billhead for M. Friedmann, Dealer in Havanna and Domestic Cigars, Pipes, Cut
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to f*****E for (375.00 + 0.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Virginia City, Nevada Benefit of Insane Asylum Scrip, 1872, Extremely Rare [203563]3104 - Virginia City, Nevada Benefit of Insane Asylum Scrip, 1872, Extremely Rare [203563]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extra rare! This fabulous piece is the finest example seen by us! $5 scrip issued by the Wells, Fargo & Co. Office in Virginia City, Nevada. &qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to S*******4 for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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