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
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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)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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
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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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p*******x for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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