Million Dollar Auction

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Six day Auction, September 25, 26, 27 and October 2, 3, 4, 2015.
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Reno, Nevada - $50, 1902 Plain Back, The Reno National Bank, Charter 8424 (Second Title). Fr. 6825092 - Reno, Nevada - $50, 1902 Plain Back, The Reno National Bank, Charter 8424 (Second Title). Fr. 682
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John Sherman who was the brother of General William Tecumseh Sherman and Secretary of the Treasury under Hayes. He was the principal author of the S
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Start Price : 10,000.00 | Estimate : 12,000.00 - 18,000.00
 
 
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Reno, Nevada - $100, 1902 Plain Back, The Reno National Bank, Charter 8424 (Second Title). Fr. 7045093 - Reno, Nevada - $100, 1902 Plain Back, The Reno National Bank, Charter 8424 (Second Title). Fr. 704
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Half a dozen $100 Plain Backs are reported from the 3,759 issued. A very appealing note. Over printed signatures of H.H. Kennedy, cashier and George
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Start Price : 20,000.00 | Estimate : 25,000.00 - 30,000.00
 
 
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Reno, Nevada - $50, 1929 Type 1, The Reno National Bank, Charter 8424 (Second Title). Fr. 1803-15094 - Reno, Nevada - $50, 1929 Type 1, The Reno National Bank, Charter 8424 (Second Title). Fr. 1803-1
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This is the only bank in Nevada during the small note issuing period that issued $50s. Now if you are building a denomination set from Nevada, your o
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Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Reno, Nevada - $50, 1929 Type 1, The Reno National Bank, Charter 8424 (Second Title). Fr. 1803-15095 - Reno, Nevada - $50, 1929 Type 1, The Reno National Bank, Charter 8424 (Second Title). Fr. 1803-1
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A pleasing example from the sole issuer of small size $50s for the state. Facsimile signatures of H.H. Kennedy, cashier and George Wingfield, presiden
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Start Price : 2,500.00 | Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Reno, Nevada - $50, 1929 Type 1, The Reno National Bank, Charter 8424 (Second Title). Fr. 1803-15096 - Reno, Nevada - $50, 1929 Type 1, The Reno National Bank, Charter 8424 (Second Title). Fr. 1803-1
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New to the census bringing the total to 25 notes total. Facsimile signatures of H.H. Kennedy, cashier and George Wingfield, president. Condition: Extr
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Start Price : 2,500.00 | Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Reno, Nevada - $50, 1929 Type 1, The Reno National Bank, Charter 8424 (Second Title). Fr. 1803-15097 - Reno, Nevada - $50, 1929 Type 1, The Reno National Bank, Charter 8424 (Second Title). Fr. 1803-1
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A super note with a "freshness" of being printed yesterday! Part of a small run of Almost Uncirculated notes that have turned up. Super ...
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Start Price : 3,000.00 | Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Reno, Nevada - $100, 1929 Type 1, The Reno National Bank, Charter 8424 (Second Title). Fr. 1804-15098 - Reno, Nevada - $100, 1929 Type 1, The Reno National Bank, Charter 8424 (Second Title). Fr. 1804-1
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The lowest serial number reported to date from the state's sole issuer of small size $100s. A total of 19 notes reported out of the 2,124 befor...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to V********e for (2,500.00 + 575.00BP) = 3,075.00
 
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Tonopah, Nevada - $10, 1929 Type 1, Nevada First National Bank Of, Charter 8530. Fr. 1802-15099 - Tonopah, Nevada - $10, 1929 Type 1, Nevada First National Bank Of, Charter 8530. Fr. 1802-1
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One of the highlights of this auction is this note! With just two Type 1 $10s confirmed, when will you get a chance to acquire another $10? The othe
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Start Price : 15,000.00 | Estimate : 17,000.00 - 20,000.00
 
 
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Tonopah, Nevada - $20, 1929 Type 1, Nevada First National Bank Of, Charter 8530. Fr. 1802-5100 - Tonopah, Nevada - $20, 1929 Type 1, Nevada First National Bank Of, Charter 8530. Fr. 1802-
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Another blockbuster of a note with just 1,854 $20s issued before the bank closed in September of 1932. To think, just $37,080 issued and only $60 (th
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Start Price : 10,000.00 | Estimate : 12,000.00 - 16,000.00
 
 
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Winnemucca, Nevada - $50, 1902 Date Back,  The First National Bank Of, Charter (P)3575. Fr. 6695101 - Winnemucca, Nevada - $50, 1902 Date Back, The First National Bank Of, Charter (P)3575. Fr. 669
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For many years this was the sole $50, 1902 Date Back reported on the bank. Jerry Sheehan, the cashier was later president of The Farmers And Merchants
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Start Price : 10,000.00 | Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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Winnemucca, Nevada - $50, 1902 Date Back, The First National Bank Of, Charter 3575. Fr. 6695102 - Winnemucca, Nevada - $50, 1902 Date Back, The First National Bank Of, Charter 3575. Fr. 669
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New to the census this brings the total of $50s to a solid number of two! Well circulated and the signatures are faded, this note is very interesting
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Start Price : 10,000.00 | Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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Winnemucca, Nevada - $5, 1929 Type 1, The First National Bank Of, Charter 3575. Fr. 1800-15103 - Winnemucca, Nevada - $5, 1929 Type 1, The First National Bank Of, Charter 3575. Fr. 1800-1
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A Very Fine example from this the sole issuing bank in Humboldt County. A total of 5 notes reported including a serial number 1 which is in very stro
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Start Price : 4,000.00 | Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Winnemucca, Nevada - $5, 1929 Type 1, The First National Bank Of, Charter 3575. Fr. 1800-15104 - Winnemucca, Nevada - $5, 1929 Type 1, The First National Bank Of, Charter 3575. Fr. 1800-1
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Strong colors and bright paper on this mid grade note. Facsimile signatures of J.G. Moore, cashier and George Wingfield, president. Condition: Very Fi
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Start Price : 4,000.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Winnemucca, Nevada - $10, 1929 Type 1, The First National Bank Of, Charter 3575. Fr. 1801-15105 - Winnemucca, Nevada - $10, 1929 Type 1, The First National Bank Of, Charter 3575. Fr. 1801-1
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The first new note to the bank's census in a long time. A small number of choice to gem uncirculated $`10's showed up as part of the Lavere...
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Start Price : 5,000.00 | Estimate : 6,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Winnemucca, Nevada - $10, 1929 Type 1, The First National Bank Of, Charter 3575. Fr. 1801-15106 - Winnemucca, Nevada - $10, 1929 Type 1, The First National Bank Of, Charter 3575. Fr. 1801-1
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A new note to the census. A solid note with even wear all around. Facsimile signatures of J.G. Moore, cashier and George Wingfield, president. Conditi
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Start Price : 3,500.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Winnemucca, Nevada - $10, 1929 Type 1, The First National Bank Of, Charter 3575. Fr. 1802-15107 - Winnemucca, Nevada - $10, 1929 Type 1, The First National Bank Of, Charter 3575. Fr. 1802-1
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Last, but not the least for our Nevada section is this little peach, which is only one of four notes reported. Also the lowest serial number reported
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Start Price : 6,000.00 | Estimate : 8,000.00 - 12,000.00
 
 
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Photos of Engraving Sheets5108 - Photos of Engraving Sheets
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Two engraving sheet photos held by the archives: 1) First National Bank of Winnemucca, $5.00, dated Sept. 1906 Unframed, 23" x 14". 2) Fir...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to h********a.. for (50.00 + 0.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Farmers and Merchants Bank Note5109 - Farmers and Merchants Bank Note
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One dollar note (G42a), fair condition. Memphis Tennessee HWAC# 28131
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d******0 for (20.00 + 4.60BP) = 24.60
 
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$10 Gold Note5110 - $10 Gold Note
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Series of 1922, Fr 1173, VG condition with some paper attached to the back. US HWAC# 28148
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Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to i*********1 for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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Autographed Currency from Treasurer of US5111 - Autographed Currency from Treasurer of US
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In a presentation envelope from the Treasurer of the United States, a crisp uncirculated $5 1995 note, and a $10 note both signed by Mary Ellen Withr
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to i*********1 for (110.00 + 25.30BP) = 135.30
 
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