"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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U. S. Currency [204363]3125 - U. S. Currency [204363]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Uncut sheet of eight $5 Federal Reserve Notes Series 1995. PMG graded 65 Gem Uncirculated $5 1995 Federal Reserve Note St. Louis; Fr#1985-H Withrow/Ru
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 4*******x for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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U. S. Currency Group [203612]3126 - U. S. Currency Group [203612]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seventy three $1 federal reserve notes signed by Joseph W. Barr; Series 1935 F $1 silver certificate; 25 $2 bills with cancelled statehood stamps; thr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to S*******4 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Asian Currency Collection [203816]3127 - Asian Currency Collection [203816]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 28 pieces: North Korea 100 won 1947 ( K-11), 4 pieces; Japan 1946 10 yen Diet Building (K-87); Japanese Government ten centavos notes (4); Kore
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to f*****E for (35.00 + 0.00BP) = 35.00
 
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Chinese Currency (3) [203815]3128 - Chinese Currency (3) [203815]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: 1) 100 Yuan, 1936; 2) 10 Yuan, 1940; 3) 10 Customs Gold Units, Shanghai, 1930. All fine to extra fine. ^ Date: Country (if not USA):
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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First Year of 100 lire Italian Notes. [203658]3129 - First Year of 100 lire Italian Notes. [203658]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. Rare, 100 lire from the Capital of Turin, General Treasurer of the Festival. These were the first year 100 lire notes issued by Italy. O
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to E********y for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Mexican Currency Group (6) [203627]3130 - Mexican Currency Group (6) [203627]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six pieces of Mexican currency: one peso: 8-IX-54; five pesos, Chihuahua, 1915; ten pesos, 1969; ten pesos, 1996; ten pesos, Chihuahua, 1914 (AU); twe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Bank Notes of Turkey [170854]3131 - Bank Notes of Turkey [170854]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bank notes of Turkey Pick#189A Central Bank of Turkey (Law 1970), two packs of crisp uncirculated notes, most sequentially numbered. ^ Date: Country
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to f*****E for (75.00 + 0.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Foreign Currency Group (11) [201196]3132 - Foreign Currency Group (11) [201196]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eleven pieces of foreign currency: Bank of England 10 pound note 2000; 1973 South Korea 500 wan (2 notes); 1959 Portugal 20 escudo; 1994 Brazil 10 rei
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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American Exchange in Europe Share Warrant, 1880s [204609]3133 - American Exchange in Europe Share Warrant, 1880s [204609]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This share warrant, printed by the Franklin Bank Note Co., entitled the bearer to five shares at $10 apiece. The shares have been awarded as this warr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to w**********e for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Art Study of U. S. Currency by Vanworth [200910]3134 - Art Study of U. S. Currency by Vanworth [200910]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Binder with probably over 100 pieces of artwork by Rodney Vanworth of Los Angeles. Colorful renditions of U. S. currency. Many were issued at the Long
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to k********h.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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U.S. Bureau of Engraving Souvenir Sheets (26) [204436]3135 - U.S. Bureau of Engraving Souvenir Sheets (26) [204436]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twenty six souvenir sheets produced for various numismatic and philatelic organizations including ANA, FUN, TNA, IMPS, HSNA, EASTEX, ATS and others. 8
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to S*******e for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Engraving Sample from Bur. of Engraving [202579]3136 - Engraving Sample from Bur. of Engraving [202579]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cutout samples of printed engravings attributed to the US Bureau of Printing and Engraving. Images include buildings, people, mining, railroads, light
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Bureau of Engraving and Printing Currency Prints [203812]3137 - Bureau of Engraving and Printing Currency Prints [203812]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of souvenir cards issued by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing at coin conventions. ANA 1986: Series 1901 $10 U. S. note "Progre...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to k********h.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Currency Exchange Letter: Pounds to Continental [204393]3138 - Currency Exchange Letter: Pounds to Continental [204393]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Currency exchange letter for Pounds to Continental Currency in 1784. Great piece, very good condition for its age. Measures 8.25x7". See photo....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to w**********e for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Currency Ephemera Collection [197339]3139 - Currency Ephemera Collection [197339]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large collection of ephemera discussing the history of our currency: 1810: discount on bank bills (ex. Vermont, all branches); 1816: paper currency in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to k********h.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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State of Maine Mines Silver Ingot (10.07 oz.) [200674]3140 - State of Maine Mines Silver Ingot (10.07 oz.) [200674]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10.07 ounces of .999 fine silver. Hallmarked on the side SMM with a circle around the outside, which is the trademark for the State of Maine mine in T
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to 4******b for (1,000.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,200.00
 
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Copper Ingot Recovered from SS Pewabic [204023]3141 - Copper Ingot Recovered from SS Pewabic [204023]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Copper ingot recovered from the 1865 sinking of the SS Pewabic on Lake Huron. 9.5x3x2.27", 14.8 lbs. Three heels and two valleys. Stamped &q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to d*****0 for (1,800.00 + 450.00BP) = 2,250.00
 
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Carson City Mint Gold Bar (11 grams) [201874]3142 - Carson City Mint Gold Bar (11 grams) [201874]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Struck by Don Schmitz of the Nevada City Mint in 1993. Obv.: Carson City / DWT 6 GR 22 / Mint; Rev.: Nevada 1993 / No. CC 54 / .999 Fine. Weight 11 gr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to s*****e for (1,800.00 + 360.00BP) = 2,160.00
 
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Carson City Mint Gold Ingot  [202335]3143 - Carson City Mint Gold Ingot [202335]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Made by Don Schmitz of the Nevada City Mint. Obv.: Carson City / DWT 8 GR 10 / Mint; Rev.: Nevada 1992 / No. CC 30 / .999 Fine. 14 grams; 25 x 14 mm
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to s*****e for (2,200.00 + 440.00BP) = 2,640.00
 
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Nevada City Mint Gold Ingot [202336]3144 - Nevada City Mint Gold Ingot [202336]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Made by Don Schmitz at the Nevada City Mint, a gold ingot made to resemble a gold rush era ingot. Obv.: Gold/ OZ 0 GR 130 / 999 Fine. Rev.: CAL 1978 /
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to d*******f for (1,700.00 + 425.00BP) = 2,125.00
 
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