Great Americana Pow-Wow Auction (August 2020)

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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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South Carolina So Called Dimes  (121364)3298 - South Carolina So Called Dimes (121364)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1900 Charlestown Carnival; 1901-2 West Indian Exposition. Both holed. Date: Country if not USA: State: South Carolina City: Charl
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Salt Lake City Convention of Cattlemen So Called Dime  (121365)3299 - Salt Lake City Convention of Cattlemen So Called Dime (121365)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1901 Salt Lake City Convention of Cattlemen, Jan. 15-19, 1901. 18 mm, holed. Date: Country if not USA: State: Utah City: Salt Lake City Provena
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to n******n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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HK 494 So-Called Dollar of First Wright Brothers Flight at Kitty Hawk, etc.  (91114)3300 - HK 494 So-Called Dollar of First Wright Brothers Flight at Kitty Hawk, etc. (91114)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Also birth place of Virginia Dare and Great Smoky Mountains. Rarity - 3. Date: Country if not USA: State: Virginia City: Roanoke Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 6*******d for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Virginia So Called Dimes  (121366)3301 - Virginia So Called Dimes (121366)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: U.S. / Virginia / Sailing Ship; 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial, holed. Date: Country if not USA: State: Virginia City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Peace Jubilee So Called Dime  (121367)3302 - Peace Jubilee So Called Dime (121367)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Peace Jubilee / Washington // Admiral Schley. Br. rd., 18 mm, holed. Date: 1899 Country if not USA: State: Washington, D.C. City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to p*******x for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Wooden Nickel from Wheeling, West Virginia  (114420)3303 - Wooden Nickel from Wheeling, West Virginia (114420)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a cache of three wooden nickels from Wheeling celebrating the centennial 1836-1936. Each bill is 2 1/4 in. X 4 in. with a likeness of Fort Hen
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Modern Woodmen of America So Called Dime  (121368)3304 - Modern Woodmen of America So Called Dime (121368)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Milwaukee / June 20-25 / 1905 // Head Camp / M. W. A. Br., 18 mm, holed. Date: 1905 Country if not USA: State: Wisconsin City: Milwaukee Prov
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to C*****4 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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1875 3 Pence Coin Made Into A Lock  (121413)3305 - 1875 3 Pence Coin Made Into A Lock (121413)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Silver 3 pence 1875 coin made into a padlock. 16 mm. No key included, don't close it. Date: Country if not USA: State: United Kingdo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****H for (55.00 + 11.28BP) = 66.28
 
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$1 Eagle Counter Collection  (120150)3306 - $1 Eagle Counter Collection (120150)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a varied collection of counters with the Eagle obverse and differing reverses, but no Liberty varieties. It includes most of the reverse varie
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to n*******e for (160.00 + 35.20BP) = 195.20
 
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$1 Seated Liberty Counter Collection  (120151)3307 - $1 Seated Liberty Counter Collection (120151)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a varied collection of counters with the Seated Liberty obverse and differing reverses. It includes many of the reverse varieties, from the cl
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 1,600.00
 
 
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$1 Sized Counters  (119883)3308 - $1 Sized Counters (119883)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two different peacock reverse counters: one with James Monroe the other with Flying A $1.00. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Pr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D*****5 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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$10 Liberty Counter Collection  (121451)3309 - $10 Liberty Counter Collection (121451)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of 27 different U.S. $10 gold size counters from the Fauver Collection. Varieties: 1) Liberty 1150// blank silver; 2) Lib. 1135 // sm 1030.
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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$2 1/2 Liberty (Gold Coin) Counters Collection, Fauver  (120149)3310 - $2 1/2 Liberty (Gold Coin) Counters Collection, Fauver (120149)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a varied collection of counters with the Liberty obverse and differing reverses. It includes most of the reverse varieties, from the classic A
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to G********a.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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$2.50 Counter Collection, Fauver  (120153)3311 - $2.50 Counter Collection, Fauver (120153)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a varied collection of counters with two different Eagle obverses: the standard US gold coin-style eagle and the Radiant Eagle. Radiant Eagle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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$5 Liberty Gem Spiel Marke & Whist Token  (121472)3312 - $5 Liberty Gem Spiel Marke & Whist Token (121472)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) GEM BU $5 Liberty Comp spiel minze; 125 obverse / Eagle 70 reverse. 2) Zanoni & Bacciocco / Chess & Whist / Club / 234 / W....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to J*******2 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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$5 Liberty Series Spiel Marke Collection  (121449)3313 - $5 Liberty Series Spiel Marke Collection (121449)
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Collection of 63 counters from the Fauver Collection. Varieties of the liberty head series with eagle reverse. Examples from the 100, 200, 300 and 40
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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$5 Liberty Series Spiel Marke Type Set  (121463)3314 - $5 Liberty Series Spiel Marke Type Set (121463)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven uncirculated $5 Liberty Head varieties of jeton/spiel markes, in high grade. AU-UNC condition. Date: Country if not USA: State: Ci
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Abe Lincoln $10 Counters  (119875)3315 - Abe Lincoln $10 Counters (119875)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two rare $10 sized President Lincoln spiel markes.One has an eagle reverse, and one a Liberty Head. wag Ex. Fauver Collection. Date: Country
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to n*******e for (110.00 + 24.20BP) = 134.20
 
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Abraham Lincoln Medal Collection  (119878)3316 - Abraham Lincoln Medal Collection (119878)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six different Lincoln medals: 1942 Federal Coin Exchange Cleveland; 1965 2nd Inauguration Centennial; Souvenir; $10 Eagle counter (spiel marke
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Ancient Coin Purse  (119825)3317 - Ancient Coin Purse (119825)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small (3 x 2 inches) leather purse with ancient coin images on the metal clasp. Inside is an advertisement for W. C. Rogers, Clothiers in Talala, I. T
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Andrew Jackson Counters  (119889)3318 - Andrew Jackson Counters (119889)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: obv.: Gen. Andrew Jackson; rev.: Hero / of / New / Orleans. Ex. Fauver Collection. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Prove
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to S****h for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Animal Spiel Marke Collection  (121444)3319 - Animal Spiel Marke Collection (121444)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12 spiel markes with pictorial animals. Lion, monkey, ostrich, bird, kangaroo, goat, mule, squirrel, bear. Date: Country if not USA: State
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*****4 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Anti Tobacco & Temperance Tokens  (120138)3320 - Anti Tobacco & Temperance Tokens (120138)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: two anti tobacco, one temperance token. All holed, Br., rd., 24 mm. 1 & 2) Obv.: I Will Never Use Tobacco / In Any Form; Rev.: To...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Automotive Medal Collection  (119873)3321 - Automotive Medal Collection (119873)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight medals from automotive makers: General Motors (2); 1939 Chrysler (1); Ford (5) including a .999 silver 24 kt gold electro plated 1975 dis
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Barber Dime Counters (or Counterfeits?)  (120127)3322 - Barber Dime Counters (or Counterfeits?) (120127)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two bronze pieces, dated 1901 & 1907 that are remarkably like Barber dimes. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to D**********6 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Ben Franklin Counter  (121468)3323 - Ben Franklin Counter (121468)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: portrait of Franklin; Rev.: Liberty bell. Br. rd., 17 mm.Unc. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance: Benjamin Fauver Colle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to J*******2 for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Book of Concord Medal  (120139)3324 - Book of Concord Medal (120139)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: VII Jubilee Of The Augsburg Confession & VI Of The Book Of Concord / American Zion / June 25, / 1880; Rev.: Gottes Wort Und Luthers Lehe V...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Boxing Gaming Token  (119895)3325 - Boxing Gaming Token (119895)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice uncirculated spiel marke with two boxers on the obverse. Br., 18 mm. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance: Benjamin Fau
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*****4 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Caduceus Spiel Markes  (121344)3326 - Caduceus Spiel Markes (121344)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two, one thin planchet, one thick planchet. 3215 obverse/ 6485 reverse. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance: Benjamin F
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*****0 for (15.00 + 3.30BP) = 18.30
 
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Caduceus Spiel Markes  (121345)3327 - Caduceus Spiel Markes (121345)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: 3215 obverse/ 5965 reverse. Three sizes: $.50, $1.00, $2.50. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance: Benjamin Fauve
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Caduseus Counter Collection  (121346)3328 - Caduseus Counter Collection (121346)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of ten different, mostly AU-UNC spiel markes with the medical staff symbol. The caduseus and scales represent equal fortune and just fortune. Obv/
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to C*****4 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Cal Gold Token Collection  (120131)3329 - Cal Gold Token Collection (120131)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 23 fractional gold tokens. A variety of round, octagonal, most 1/2 dollar. Some BU. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to f*****E for (190.00 + 33.25BP) = 223.25
 
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Camel Speil Markes  (119872)3330 - Camel Speil Markes (119872)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two rare29 mm speil markes with pictorial camels. One thin and one thick planchet. Ex Fauver Collection. Date: Country if not USA: State:
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Cannon Counters  (119871)3331 - Cannon Counters (119871)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two different extremely rare spiel marke counters with pictorial cannons. 14 and 18 mm. Ex. Fauver Collection. Date: Country if not USA: State:
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Civil War Store Card Collection  (119861)3332 - Civil War Store Card Collection (119861)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 37 Civil War store card and patriotic tokens. New York, Newark, Bridgeport, Toledo, Albany and other cities. Flag of Our Nation; Army &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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Confederate 50c Piece Restrike  (121461)3333 - Confederate 50c Piece Restrike (121461)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice proof like silver copy of the 1861 Confederate fifty cent piece. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance: Benjamin Fauver C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to a*****s for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Counters in Gold Coin Denominations  (120141)3334 - Counters in Gold Coin Denominations (120141)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine counters. Three $10 size, two $5 size, four $2 1/2 size. The $2 1/2 die varieties: 2300/2315; 2305/2310; 2305/2320; 2310/2320. Date: C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to S****h for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Counters in Gold Coin Denominations: Partial Wreath  (120142)3335 - Counters in Gold Coin Denominations: Partial Wreath (120142)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four counters with partial wreaths: two $2.50 (18 mm); $5 (21 mm); $10 (27 mm). All rare. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Prove
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to S****h for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Eagle $1 Size Counters  (120143)3336 - Eagle $1 Size Counters (120143)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of thirteen $1 gold dollar size (16 mm) counters. One suffers from clashed dies. Most dated 1890. Date: Country if not USA: State: City:
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Eagle & Rays $10 Counters  (121479)3337 - Eagle & Rays $10 Counters (121479)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two varieties; 1) Eagle 1132/ Rays 1060, holed, 27 mm. 2) Eagle 1132/ Rays 1060, two holes, 27 mm. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Pro
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Eagle Punched In What Coin?  (121458)3338 - Eagle Punched In What Coin? (121458)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bronze, round, 27 mm with an eagle punched on one side. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance: Benjamin Fauver Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to a*******s for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Elongated Political Coins & Wooden Nickels  (121759)3339 - Elongated Political Coins & Wooden Nickels (121759)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of 34 elongated coins with political campaign themes and candidates like Reagan , Bush and even George Wallace. All are in good condition, rea
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Flying Eagle Counters  (120133)3340 - Flying Eagle Counters (120133)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of fifteen quarter sized counters with image of the flying eagle depicted on the Standing Liberty quarter. Different reverses, different metals.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a*******e for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Four Suits Playing Card Counters  (121424)3341 - Four Suits Playing Card Counters (121424)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of counters featuring the four suits of the playing card deck (clubs, diamonds, hearts, spades) with denomination on the reverse. 1 (21),
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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George Washington Centennial Medal  (121412)3342 - George Washington Centennial Medal (121412)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: George Washington / (portrait) / 1876; Rev.: In Memory Of The Centenary / (shield with eagle above). Br. rd, 24 mm, holed. Date: 1876 Country
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to n**********x for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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George Washington Counter Collection  (121445)3343 - George Washington Counter Collection (121445)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Fauver George Washington Counter collection: 56 total pieces. All the size of U.S. gold pieces: $1 size (22 different); $2.50 size (12 different);
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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George Washington Counter Type Set  (121471)3344 - George Washington Counter Type Set (121471)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four George Washington spiel markes in the sizes of the U.S. $1, $2 1/2, $5 & $10 gold pieces. Date: Country if not USA: State: Ci...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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George Washington Medals  (121466)3345 - George Washington Medals (121466)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: 1) George Washington / 1789- 1797 //1st /President / Born Feb. 22, 1732 / Died Dec. 14, 1799 / Virginia / Federalist; Wm, rd., 31 mm. 2)
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to n**********x for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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German Spiele Mark Commemorating Defeat of Napoleon III  (121348)3346 - German Spiele Mark Commemorating Defeat of Napoleon III (121348)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five German gaming counters issued during the 1870 War between France and the Austrian Empire, in which Napoleon III was captured and the French army
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to n*******e for (60.00 + 13.20BP) = 73.20
 
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Grover Cleveland Medal  (121474)3347 - Grover Cleveland Medal (121474)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Grover Cleveland and Adlai Stevenson / 1892. Br. rd., 14 mm. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance: Benjamin Fauver Collection
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p*******x for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Gutenberg Medal  (121419)3348 - Gutenberg Medal (121419)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Homenaje / Gutenberg / (portrait) // Vo. Cenzenario / Buenos Aires / 24 Junio 1900. Br. rd., 37 mm. Date: 1900 Country if not USA: State: City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to r*****5 for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Hard Times Tokens  (119857)3349 - Hard Times Tokens (119857)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of ten Hard Times tokens. Low 8 (VF); Low 19 (XF); Low 34 (F); Low 48 (EF); Low 51 (VG-F); Low 86 (F-VF); Low 97 (F); Low 98 (F-VF);Low 107(VF);
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Heraldic Art Silver Medal Collection  (119897)3350 - Heraldic Art Silver Medal Collection (119897)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight silver commemoratives from the Heraldic Art Co. of Cleveland. Arctic Pioneer; 1962 Girl Scouts (2); 1960 Boy Scouts; 1966 Transatlantic T
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to q******s for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Hoyle Card Playing Tokens  (120137)3351 - Hoyle Card Playing Tokens (120137)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight tokens made by the man who wrote the book on the rules of cards. "According to Hoyle" has become an aphorism for playing by t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Israel/Palestine Token and Medal Collection  (119870)3352 - Israel/Palestine Token and Medal Collection (119870)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eleven tokens medals and one pinback medal from Israel and Palestine. Two from the American Israel Numismatic Assocition. Ex. Fauver Collecti
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d********e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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John Fremont Counter  (119891)3353 - John Fremont Counter (119891)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: J. Fremont / Born Jan. 21, 1813 / portrait; rev.: Our Country / (eagle). Rd., br., 22 mm, holed. Rare political token. Date: Country if not
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to p*******x for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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John Paul Jones Counter  (119886)3354 - John Paul Jones Counter (119886)
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Gold plated $10 sized counter with portrait of John Paul Jones. 26 mm. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance: Benjamin Fauver C
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Kettle Copy of 1803 U.S. $2 1/2 Gold Piece Counter  (121438)3355 - Kettle Copy of 1803 U.S. $2 1/2 Gold Piece Counter (121438)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Liberty / (bust) / 1803 Kettle; Rev.: United States of America / Eagle, Shield and Stars. Br., rd., 20 mm. There were no 1803 Quarter Eagles iss
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to J*******2 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Lincoln Medals  (119879)3356 - Lincoln Medals (119879)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five portrait medals of Abraham Lincoln, 20 mm each. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance: Benjamin Fauver Collection
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p*******x for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Lincoln Medals  (121475)3357 - Lincoln Medals (121475)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three Lincoln medals, Br., rd., holed, 13 mm. Bust of Lincoln / 1809. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance: Benjamin Fau
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p*******x for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Magic Token  (121352)3358 - Magic Token (121352)
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Irregular bronze token with "Dear / Tan Guey " and numerous exotic symbols around the perimeter. 33 mm. Date: Country if not USA: ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to n*******e for (25.00 + 5.50BP) = 30.50
 
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McKinley/Roosevelt Medals  (119882)3359 - McKinley/Roosevelt Medals (119882)
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McKinley button stud; 1900 Indian Head elongated penny with Theodore Roosevelt; Roosevelt Memorial Association medal. Date: Country if not USA:
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to p*******x for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Mexican Medals  (121428)3360 - Mexican Medals (121428)
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Lot of two: 1) Guatimoc / "A" / 1911 / Moise S. F. // (pictorial coffe plant). Br., rd., 31 mm. 2) Sociedad Benito Juarez De Auxilios / F...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c*********s for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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New York City Hall $2 1/2 Counters  (120147)3361 - New York City Hall $2 1/2 Counters (120147)
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Gem uncirculated. Lot of two counters with New York City Hall obverse. One has "Jeton" reverse, the other Theodor Bollenhagen, & Com. ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to n*******e for (35.00 + 7.70BP) = 42.70
 
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New York City Hall $5 Counters  (121450)3362 - New York City Hall $5 Counters (121450)
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Lot of three spiel markes with the New York City hall on obverse. 1 & 2) Strassburger & Nuhn / Corner Maiden Lane / & William Street / ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to J*******2 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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New York City Hall Counters Type Set  (120148)3363 - New York City Hall Counters Type Set (120148)
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Lot of ten counters with New York City Hall obverse, and various reverses: Jeton, Spiel Marke, Eagle, blank, city hall, Bollenger & Co. Date: ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to S***1 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Nixon/Agnew Inauguration Medals (2)  (101728)3364 - Nixon/Agnew Inauguration Medals (2) (101728)
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2 different Franklin Mint medals in original boxes. 68 and 70mm, bronze proof and traditional finish Date: 1973 Country if not USA: State: City:
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Not One Cent Counter  (121457)3365 - Not One Cent Counter (121457)
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Obv.: Liberty head / 1855; Rev.; Not / One / Cent / But Just As Good; Br. rd. 28 mm. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance: Be
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to n*******e for (45.00 + 9.90BP) = 54.90
 
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Not One Cent Counters  (120123)3366 - Not One Cent Counters (120123)
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Lot of six: five are Liberty Head dated 1855 obverse, Not / One / Cent / But Just As Good, reverse. One has the Not One Cent side but is uniface. All
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to n*******e for (85.00 + 18.70BP) = 103.70
 
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Numeral Counters of Different Denominations  (120120)3367 - Numeral Counters of Different Denominations (120120)
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Lot of seven counters with numerical denominations inside a ring of stars. Two 2.50, two 5, two 10, one 20. Two have identical reverse, the others are
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Numerical Counters  (120121)3368 - Numerical Counters (120121)
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Numbers inside of wreath. Four pieces: 5 (22 mm), 10 ( 20 mm), 20 (21 mm) & 25 (24 mm). Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provena...
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Peace Medal  (121420)3369 - Peace Medal (121420)
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Uncirculated. Obv.: Peace Commerce & Plenty / (pictorial sailing ships and peace dove); Rev.: Preliminaries of Peace / Between / Great Britain a...
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Pictorial Pool Token  (121351)3370 - Pictorial Pool Token (121351)
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Unknown U.S. pictorial token with crossed pool cues, pool balls, and an "S" on one side, and 2 1/2 and an "S" on the reverse. Rd...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to r*****5 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Pictorial Spiel Marke Collection  (121443)3371 - Pictorial Spiel Marke Collection (121443)
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Lot of 18 spiel marke counters featuring pictorial animals (elephants, frogs, rabbits, horses, swans) and pictorial places: Eiffel Tower, windmill. D
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Pony Express Centennial Silver Medal  (119899)3372 - Pony Express Centennial Silver Medal (119899)
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Obv.: Pony Express Centennial / (horse and rider) / 1960; Rev.: Sacramento - St. Joseph / 1966 mi. / 10 days. Rd., silver, 31 mm, Unc. Date: 1960
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to C*****4 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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President Grant Counter  (119890)3373 - President Grant Counter (119890)
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Obv.: Ulysses S. Grant / (portrait); Rev.: Struck and Distributed In The Municipal Parade / By The Employees of the U.S. Mint / Phila. Dec. 16, 1879.
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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President Jimmy Carter Peanut Money  (119892)3374 - President Jimmy Carter Peanut Money (119892)
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Lot of eight medals with the theme of "E Pluribus Peanut" from Plains, Georgia, dated 1976. One dated 1980 notes that a Carter dollar is ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to p*******x for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Presidential Medals: Johnson, Nixon, Ford  (119881)3375 - Presidential Medals: Johnson, Nixon, Ford (119881)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four: two silver Gerald Ford, one silver L. B. Johnson, one 1973 Nixon inauguration (silver?) Date: Country if not USA: State: City: P
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Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to p*******x for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Queen Victoria Counters  (121437)3376 - Queen Victoria Counters (121437)
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Lot of four counters with Queen Victoria on the obverse, and playing cards on the reverse. One dated 1876. Also a Republique Francaise bust with play
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Racketeer Nickel Jewelry Piece  (121343)3377 - Racketeer Nickel Jewelry Piece (121343)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Holed replica of an 1883 Liberty Head nickel gold plated to insinuate a $5 gold piece. A jewelry piece, not a coin. Date: Country if not USA: Sta
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to D**********6 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Radiant Eagle Counter Collection  (121473)3378 - Radiant Eagle Counter Collection (121473)
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Collection of 19 "radiant eagle" counters. Two $50 size, Eagles 2100 & 2105. Six $5 size: Eagle 2040/2005; Eagle 2040/2010; Eagle 2051...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to n*******e for (85.00 + 18.70BP) = 103.70
 
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Railroad Train Counter Collection  (119869)3379 - Railroad Train Counter Collection (119869)
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Lot of nine different spiel markes with locomotives, ranging in size from $1-5 size. None are common, most were one of a kind in the Fauver Collection
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to S*****3 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Rare Book, "Indian Peace Medals in American History"  (118932)3380 - Rare Book, "Indian Peace Medals in American History" (118932)
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Rare book, "Indian Peace Medals in American History," hardcover with jacket, by Francis Paul Prucha, 186 pages, with illustrations, copyri...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to R********n for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Rare Counter with Nine Cards Each Side  (120146)3381 - Rare Counter with Nine Cards Each Side (120146)
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Nine playing cards on each side of this counter. Br., rd., 30 mm. Nines is a trick-taking game played with a standard deck of 52 playing cards. Nine
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Rare Mini Coin Collection  (121337)3382 - Rare Mini Coin Collection (121337)
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Phenomenal collection of 17 brass, copper, silver plate and gold plate miniature U.S. Coins. Several have the word "counter" on the obvers...
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Samson Cordage Works Medal  (121415)3383 - Samson Cordage Works Medal (121415)
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Celebrating the 25th anniversary of their founding in Massachucetts by J. P. Tolman, graduate of the first class of MIT, this 24 mm silver medal feat
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Shell Card $10 Counters  (121464)3384 - Shell Card $10 Counters (121464)
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Extremely rare imitation U.S. $10 gold in brass and bronze. One holed, 26 mm. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance: Benjamin Fa
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Signed Lauer George Washington Counter  (121470)3385 - Signed Lauer George Washington Counter (121470)
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Very rare, R-8. Lauer's name appears below Georgio Washington's bust. Wreath reverse. Br., rd., 30 mm. Ludwig Christian Lauer was a medal m...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p********n for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Storecard Gaming $20 Counters  (121333)3386 - Storecard Gaming $20 Counters (121333)
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Lot of three, all with same die Indian chief obverse by Childs. Reverses: 1) Western Amesbury Line; Pontiac, Mich.; 2) S.D. Childs & Co.; Chica...
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Estimate : 260.00 - 300.00
Sold to r*o for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Taft/Hoover Medals  (119880)3387 - Taft/Hoover Medals (119880)
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Lot of four: Taft fob; 1909 Taft Inauguration medal (holed); 1911 Taft Dedication medal; Hoover lapel pin. Date: Country if not USA: State: Ci
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to p*******x for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Three $50 Counters  (121448)3388 - Three $50 Counters (121448)
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Lot of three examples: 1) Liberty Head and stars, uniface; Al, holed, 38 mm; 2) California Token / eagle // clipper ship / American flag / 1849; Br.
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Three and Four Card Counters  (121426)3389 - Three and Four Card Counters (121426)
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Lot of twelve tokens. Nine in the shape of suits: 2 clubs, 2 diamonds, 2 hearts, 3 spades. Three 3 card tokens: one snail, one fish reverse, one with
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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U.S. Coin Look Alike Counter Collection  (121459)3390 - U.S. Coin Look Alike Counter Collection (121459)
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Lot of eleven spiel markes resembling U.S. coinage. Two marked "jeton" have the seated liberty obverse and eagle reverse to look like seat...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n*******e for (70.00 + 15.40BP) = 85.40
 
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United States Coast Survey Medal  (119779)3391 - United States Coast Survey Medal (119779)
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Provenance: Lot 1720 of the Kessler- Spangenberger Public Auction Sale, April 28-29, 1981, New York City. Obv.: For / Gallantry / And Humanity / Dec.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to p********n for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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William Jennings Bryan 16 to 1 Tokens  (119893)3392 - William Jennings Bryan 16 to 1 Tokens (119893)
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Lot of seven pieces from the "free coinage" campaign of Williams Jennings Bryan in 1896 and later proposing a ratio of 16 to 1 price for s...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Windsor Castle Shell Case For Tokens  (121418)3393 - Windsor Castle Shell Case For Tokens (121418)
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Metal case with Windsor Castle on obverse, royal crest on reverse. 24 mm. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance: Benjamin Fauv
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 9***6 for (25.00 + 5.50BP) = 30.50
 
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Wooden Nickel Collection  (121776)3394 - Wooden Nickel Collection (121776)
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An enormous lot of over 300 wooden nickels covering business, services and advertising from as far away as Guam. Included are GF a drink at a tavern i
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to q******s for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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N. C. Folger Store Cards ($10 Counters)  (121386)3395 - N. C. Folger Store Cards ($10 Counters) (121386)
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Lot of seven store cards N. C. Folger Clothing Co. with Eagle reverses of the $10 gold piece size. Obv.: Clothing Store / Youth Boys / Children...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to J*******2 for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Grand Rapids Store Cards  (121383)3396 - Grand Rapids Store Cards (121383)
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Daniel Ball & Co.; Foster & Parry. Br. rd., 27 mm. Date: Country if not USA: State: Michigan City: Grand Rapids Provenance: Benjamin...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Ford Automotive Medals  (119874)3397 - Ford Automotive Medals (119874)
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Lot of four: 1) 1935 San Diego; 2) 1933 Thirty Years of Progress (HK 465); 3 & 4) 1953 50 Years Forward on the American Road. Ex. Fauver Collect...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 6*******d for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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