"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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Large Collection of Polished Cabochons and Stones [203886]2233 - Large Collection of Polished Cabochons and Stones [203886]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large Collection of Polished Cabochons and Stones. Divided box containing hundreds of Stones such as cats eye, turquoise, amethyst, Tigers eye, agates
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Professional Gem Preparation and Identification Outfit [204781]2234 - Professional Gem Preparation and Identification Outfit [204781]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot is a perfect outfit for the beginning rock and gemologist. Contains a little of everything including some of the most important equipment nec
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Lapis Lazuli Orb and Stand [204803]2235 - Lapis Lazuli Orb and Stand [204803]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful solid stone orb, Afghani Lapis Lazuli. 53 lbs. approx. 34 inch circumference. Gorgeous Display specimen. Comes with iron display stand.
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Tiger's Eye Polished Sphere - 3" [204349]2236 - Tiger's Eye Polished Sphere - 3" [204349]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tiger's eye polished sphere, 3" diameter. Excellent. Gorgeous bands of color shift when turned. See photo. ^ Date: Country (if not USA):...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Chinese Nephrite Jade Bi-Disc Masterpiece of unknown age/origin  [204419]2237 - Chinese Nephrite Jade Bi-Disc Masterpiece of unknown age/origin [204419]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
In Chinese culture, the donut shape is a bi disc, a flat jade ring with deep historical and symbolic significance, symbolizing heaven and eternity. Fl
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Cave Calcite Stalactite, Interesting Formation [204483]2238 - Cave Calcite Stalactite, Interesting Formation [204483]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cave Calcite Stalactite in an interesting...phallic form.... is it just us? This is a unique and eye catching piece. Unfortunately the tallest prot
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Stunning Stalactite, Polished Slice of Fossilized Coral [204482]2239 - Stunning Stalactite, Polished Slice of Fossilized Coral [204482]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stunning Stalactite, Polished Slice of Fossilized Coral. This piece has been labelled as the Stalactite Poodle, because the shape resembles the ridic
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Herkimer Diamonds in Matrix - 2 Pieces [204406]2240 - Herkimer Diamonds in Matrix - 2 Pieces [204406]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unique Herkimer Diamonds on Dolomite matrix. Cavities or "vugs" are lined with dark gray or black drusy crystals, that sometimes sparkle ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to f*****E for (65.00 + 0.00BP) = 65.00
 
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Herkimer Diamonds in Matrix - Massive Display Specimen [204407]2241 - Herkimer Diamonds in Matrix - Massive Display Specimen [204407]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large Herkimer Diamonds on Dolomite matrix. This massive rock measures approximately 10 x 8 x 6 inches and has vugs that are pale to dark gray with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Herkimer Diamonds - 7 Natural diamonds  [204405]2242 - Herkimer Diamonds - 7 Natural diamonds [204405]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Herkimer diamonds are double-terminated quartz crystals discovered within exposed outcrops of dolomite in and around Herkimer County, New York. Most
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
 
 
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