Great Americana Pow-Wow Auction (August 2020)

Auction Details

We sincerely hope everyone is enjoying their summer!

This auction marks the best material we've offered in a hot August sale in many years. The variety is outstanding, as is the quality of goods offered.

A glimpse at the many categories: Native American turquoise and silver jewelry, including the best squash blossom necklace we've ever seen, baskets, Kachinas, and rugs; California token collection; Fauver American and foreign counters and tokens; rare whiskey bottles; Masonic California token; beautiful drugstore carved wood frontispiece; Nevada rare documents; major pinback collection; baseball and boxing collectibles; gold specimens including some from the Goodshaw Mine at Bodie; American and foreign medals; Victorian furniture; fantastic array of western Art; original Buffalo Bill/Pawnee Bill posters; Large ore cars and incline cars from a major Nevada City mine; Dynamite and candle boxes; American souvenir plate collection (c1900-1920); music collectibles; toys and toy trains; postcard collections, directories, maps; railroad pass collection and references; antique firearms; badges; mining & railroad stocks; US coins; token dies; a rockshop section, mining artifacts and much more.

There is truly something for everybody!

Don't forget us when its time to sell. We average about 5000 registered bidders per sale, probably the most in America for an Americana sale! With buyers all over the globe, we get to everybody. We are always after great collections! ~Fred Holabird~

Auction Schedule

Day 1, August 27th, 2020:
Art (1001-1093)
Native Americana (1094-1325)
General Americana Part I (1326-1595)
Sports (1596-1604)
Toys (1605-1651)

Day 2, August 28th, 2020:
Philatelic - Postal History (2000-2087)
General Americana Part II (2088-2599)
Firearms & Weapons(2600-2624)

Day 3, August 29th, 2020:
Stocks & Bonds (3000-3125)
Numismatics (3126-3416)
Tokens (3417-3634)

Day 4, August 30th, 2020:
Minerals (4000-4042)
Mining (4043-4320)
Bargains & Dealer Specials PART I (4321-4611)

Day 5, August 31st, 2020:
Bargains & Dealer Specials PART II (5000-5641)

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New York Utilities Medals  (122547)5120 - New York Utilities Medals (122547)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Neptune Meter Co Water Trident #338158 Water Meter New York - Neptune Meter Co Trident Disc #332309 Water Meter New York - Neptune Meter Co Trident #3
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Widows Mite Collection  (121411)5121 - Widows Mite Collection (121411)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8 examples of widows Mites issued by Langdon's Bakery in Cincinnati, with the Lord's Prayer on the reverse. Also the claim to be the ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Foreign Medals  (120019)5122 - Foreign Medals (120019)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A small group of five coins or medals. These are foreign, Roman, Greek or? They are pretty tarnished and need a good cleanup. The largest measures 2.7
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Variety of German Medals  (118259)5123 - Variety of German Medals (118259)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 16 includes 14 German medals and two pinbacks from the 1800s-1900s. The 14 medals are from 1870-71 to 1959, with most in EXTRA FINE condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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$2 1/2 Indian Head Counters Dated 1913 Collection  (120152)5124 - $2 1/2 Indian Head Counters Dated 1913 Collection (120152)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a special collection of counters with a 1913 dated Liberty obverse and differing reverses. It includes most of the reverse varieties, from the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to S****h for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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A Collection of 100 Lincoln Themed Medals  (122755)5125 - A Collection of 100 Lincoln Themed Medals (122755)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 104 medals commemorating the 16th President of the United States Abraham Lincoln. Several sizes and metals, some with holes punched. M
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to p*******x for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Bad Coin Fakes Collection  (120126)5126 - Bad Coin Fakes Collection (120126)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven fake U.S. coins. Lincoln penny, $2 1/2 gold, Indian Head pennies, large cent, lucky penny, One Dollar eagle piece. Date: Country if n
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to r*****5 for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Charles Lindbergh Commemorative Collection  (120022)5127 - Charles Lindbergh Commemorative Collection (120022)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group 28 medals and wooden nickels commemorating the 1927 Transatlantic flight of Charles Lindbergh. The lot consists of 25 medals and three wooden
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Childs Indian Head Storecards  (120124)5128 - Childs Indian Head Storecards (120124)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 25 storecards using the S. D. Childs of Chicago Indian Head obverse die. Companies include: Johnson & Field, Racine, WI; Continuous Rail ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 260.00 - 500.00
Sold to S****r for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Colonial Copies  (121477)5129 - Colonial Copies (121477)
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Lot of five replicas of early colonial coinage. Pine tree shilling, 1788 Massachusetts, Higley copper. Date: Country if not USA: State: City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to D**********6 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Edison Theme  (121765)5130 - Edison Theme (121765)
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A collection of 30 medals and tokens saluting the great American inventor Thomas Alva Edison. Some are brass and some are made of aluminum. All are in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to A****k for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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George Washington Medals & Tokens  (121467)5131 - George Washington Medals & Tokens (121467)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine Washington medals. 1) A. B. Sage & Co. Circulating Library, N.Y.C. 1860; 2) Brooklyn Bridge 100 Years of Progress; 3,4 & 5) 1932...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to p*******x for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Grocery Store Brand Foods Tokens, Medals & Pinbacks  (120240)5132 - Grocery Store Brand Foods Tokens, Medals & Pinbacks (120240)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 49 vintage advertising tokens, medals and pinbacks for grocery stores and brands, including foods. Wide variety! Some of the tokens/medals in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Historical  People Medals  (122556)5133 - Historical People Medals (122556)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brass and Nickel medals of famous people; Wilbur and Orville Wright; RT Crane Founder of Crane Co. Chicago 1830; Derrill Hart, Orchid Princess; (7) D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to S****r for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Indian $5 Counters  (120132)5134 - Indian $5 Counters (120132)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine $5 gold sized counters. Die varieties: I 80/ star; I 100/ E2055; I 105/ E2050; I 110/ E 2050; I 120/ E 2065; I 121/ E 2065; I 135/ E 2075;
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Indian Head $1 Counters  (120145)5135 - Indian Head $1 Counters (120145)
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Lot of thirteen Indian head counters in the size of $1 gold coins (15 mm). From the Fauver Collection (all he had of this variety). Date: Country
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Indian Head $2 1/2 size counters  (120144)5136 - Indian Head $2 1/2 size counters (120144)
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Six different Indian head counters in the size (18 mm) of a $2 1/2 gold piece. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance: Benjamin F
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Insurance Company Themed Medals  (122557)5137 - Insurance Company Themed Medals (122557)
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Brass Insurance Medals; Standard Insurance Company; Northwestern Life Insurance; The Travelers Insurance Company. Date: Country if not USA: State
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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John Paul Jones Counters  (119885)5138 - John Paul Jones Counters (119885)
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Lot of four $10 sized counters with the portrait of John Paul Jones on the obverse of each. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Liberty Head Jetons  (120130)5139 - Liberty Head Jetons (120130)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five Liberty head spiel markes, eagle reverse. Three gold plated, two white metal. 18 mm. Nice EF-AU condition, none holed. Date: Country if
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Medals  (122559)5140 - Medals (122559)
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Brass and Nickel replica medals; Indian Head Penny 1877; Silver Dollar City; Six Flags; Las Vegas; Los Angeles Lucky Penny; The Largest Hand dug Well
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d********e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Medals Assortment on Various Themes  (122558)5141 - Medals Assortment on Various Themes (122558)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Miscellaneous Brass and Nickel US medals: The Department of the Treasury 1789; The International Labour Association 1919-1979; Kron Ski Classic 1988;
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to q******s for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Medical Themed Medals  (122551)5142 - Medical Themed Medals (122551)
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Brass Medicine Medals: Medtronic; Allevare Sedare Sanare Pharmaceutical Specialists. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance: Benj
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Military Medals, Tokens, Wooden Nickels & Pins  (120025)5143 - Military Medals, Tokens, Wooden Nickels & Pins (120025)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of 60 military themed pins, medals and tokens. Items include GF tokens for military canteens, a D'Day Commemorative, Mexican Border Warf...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Military Themed Medals  (122554)5144 - Military Themed Medals (122554)
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Brass Military Medals: The Color Guard West Point NY; United States Army 1775-1975 Bicentennial; Reserve Officers Association; Republican Presidentia
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Modern Mini Medals  (121469)5145 - Modern Mini Medals (121469)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two groups of very tiny medals: 1) Five white metal American Revolution historical moments, 12 mm. 2) Thirty one Washington portrait medals dated 1776
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Railroad Medals, Tokens & Buttons  (121764)5146 - Railroad Medals, Tokens & Buttons (121764)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An assortment of 50 railroad themed medals, tokens and buttons. Group includes buttons from San Francisco's Municipal RR, elongated coins from D...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Railroad Train Speil Marke Collection  (121465)5147 - Railroad Train Speil Marke Collection (121465)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six locomotive obverse / spiel marke reverse counters. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance: Benjamin Fauver Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to C*****4 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Seated Liberty Counters  (121476)5148 - Seated Liberty Counters (121476)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six counters with Seated Liberty obverse. Each 16 mm, two are holed. Reverses include "spiel marke", "fortuna," and unifa...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Several Large Foreign Medals  (120020)5149 - Several Large Foreign Medals (120020)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of 15 rather large medals (One measures 4"), all of the foreign variety. Most appear to be made from brass and, if I knew foreign langu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Shooting Tokens and Medals  (118262)5150 - Shooting Tokens and Medals (118262)
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Group of 10 tokens and medals for competitive shooting and hunting. With pieces from the U.S., Germany, Switzerland and Austria, including a 1909, 80
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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So Called Dimes Duplicates Collection  (121381)5151 - So Called Dimes Duplicates Collection (121381)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13 So Called Dimes: Boston, Mass.; Baltimore, Md.; Charlestown, SC; Detroit, Mich.; New York, NY; Portland, OR. All 18 mm, mostly holed. Good
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d********e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Standing Liberty Quarter Counters  (120129)5152 - Standing Liberty Quarter Counters (120129)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 38 white metal pieces with an obverse similar to the Standing Liberty quarter, with the word "Libertad" above. Most are uniface, so...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a*******e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Tokens and Medals Struck with Ships  (118261)5153 - Tokens and Medals Struck with Ships (118261)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 48 tokens and medals with ships on them made of nickel, brass, aluminum and copper. Includes: Desert Storm, Hutt River Province nickel and bras
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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U.S. Coin Obverses Counters  (120134)5154 - U.S. Coin Obverses Counters (120134)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven counters with obverses resembling U.S. coins. Three dollar size with Barber-like portrait. Barber and standing liberty quarter imitations
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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US Modern Historical Event Medals  (122550)5155 - US Modern Historical Event Medals (122550)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brass and Nickel Medals depicting the Development of Industry; the US enters WW Completion of the Erie CanaI; Impeachment of President Johnson; Death
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to p*******x for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Washington Themed Tokens & Medals  (122758)5156 - Washington Themed Tokens & Medals (122758)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An assortment of 53 tokens and medals commemorating the "Father of Our Country," George Washington. Coins are of various sizes and metals....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to p*******x for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Western States Commemorative Medals  (122549)5157 - Western States Commemorative Medals (122549)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brass medals from Oregon, Montana, Idaho and Arkansas: Seal of the Territory of Idaho 1863; The Old Oregon Trail; Old Oregon Trail; Montana Territoria
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to r*o for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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French Jetons Reference Books  (118981)5158 - French Jetons Reference Books (118981)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Complete set of five French reference books, "Le Jeton Historique des Dix-Sept Provinces des Pays-Bas," par le Dr. J.F. Dugniolle, Tome I,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to p********n for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Plumbers Union Medals  (108577)5159 - Plumbers Union Medals (108577)
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Lot of four medals from the pipe trades of San Francisco. 40th Convention, National Association of Master Plumbers, 1903 National Association of Mast
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Commemorative Event and Places Medals  (122552)5160 - Commemorative Event and Places Medals (122552)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brass of famous places; Maine Centennial; Vicksburg National Military Park; Independence National Historical P ark; San Juan National Park; Fort Pulas
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to c********r.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Medal Collection (4)  (102872)5161 - Medal Collection (4) (102872)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Grand Canyon National Park, The Salvation Army, Bechtel, St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Prove...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Medals Celebrating Death of World Known People (2)  (102863)5162 - Medals Celebrating Death of World Known People (2) (102863)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dag Hammarskjold, United Nations Secretary and John Greenleaf Whittier, Poet Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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U.S. President Inauguration Medals  (122555)5163 - U.S. President Inauguration Medals (122555)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brass Presidential medals; President Richard Nixon, Vice President Spiro Agnew Inauguration January 20, 1973; President Lyndon B. Johnson Inauguration
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to 6*******d for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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So-Called Dollars Reference Books (4)  (118934)5164 - So-Called Dollars Reference Books (4) (118934)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of four books with information on so-called dollars, c1963-2001. Includes: "So-Called Dollars," Harold E. Hibler and Charles V. Kapp...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to 6*******d for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Alaska Token Reference Books  (118947)5165 - Alaska Token Reference Books (118947)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three token reference books from the State of Alaska. Includes: "Alaska's Coinage Through the Years," Maurice M. Gould, Kenneth...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to j*****0 for (60.00 + 13.20BP) = 73.20
 
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Yuma Arizona, Trade tokens, set of 3 BPOE Elk Money  (119956)5166 - Yuma Arizona, Trade tokens, set of 3 BPOE Elk Money (119956)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Yuma Tokens' BPOE No. 476 Bazaar/ April 7 to 12 Inc. 1913/ embossed crosses;/ Reverse: Elks Money/ GF $1.00 in trade size: 1-1/2&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to p********n for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Arizona / new Mexico Token Lot  (123050)5167 - Arizona / new Mexico Token Lot (123050)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 23. Includes Phoenix Union High School (or as my grandmother referred to them 'P U'), American Vecturist Associaiton, San Carlos, Cor...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 90.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Arizona and Montana Token Collection  (108370)5168 - Arizona and Montana Token Collection (108370)
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Lot of eleven. 1-2) Spanish American Club / Morenci / Ariz // Bottle / 5c / Refund. Aluminum. 3-9) BPOE / Yuma, Arizona // GF $8.00 It / Elks Money. L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Arizona Token Reference Books  (118946)5169 - Arizona Token Reference Books (118946)
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Lot of four token reference books from the State of Arizona. Includes: "Arizona Tokens and Scrip," Hal Birt, Jr., author signed, 1990, sel...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 6****A for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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