Million Dollar Auction

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Six day Auction, September 25, 26, 27 and October 2, 3, 4, 2015.
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1877 S Trade Dollar Money Clip5267 - 1877 S Trade Dollar Money Clip
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1877-S Trade dollar money clip, dollar sign on reverse. HWAC# 28539
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to M*****4 for (300.00 + 69.00BP) = 369.00
 
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1891 CC Mint Morgan Dollar Tray5268 - 1891 CC Mint Morgan Dollar Tray
Holabird Western Americana Collections
What a neat and attractive piece of numismatica! An 1891 Carson City Mint Morgan Dollar has been seated into a silver tray. The tray may have been an
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Silver Peace Dollar & Morgan Dollar5269 - Silver Peace Dollar & Morgan Dollar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2: 1923 Peace dollar in bezel with "Howdy Podner / Las Vegas Nev." on reverse; 1896 Morgan dollar in white metal bezel. 1896 &...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to o*********d for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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Western Buckles with US Silver Dollars5270 - Western Buckles with US Silver Dollars
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two western belt buckles with silver dollars. A)Gold colored buckle with 1922 Peace, 2.5 x 3.5", no maker; B)1890 Morgan, Gold colored obverse...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to t**********z for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Silver Dollar Encased Pendants, 25270b - Silver Dollar Encased Pendants, 2
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Silver Dollar encased pendants. 1] 1881 Dollar reverse engraved RCM. 2] 1904 Dollar reverse sculpt engraved, initials. V F B. Both coins have a di
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to G*****N for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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Woman's Silver Dollar Belt5271 - Woman's Silver Dollar Belt
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Western-style Morgan dollar belt, measures 27", consists of (17) 1800's silver dollars in linked holders, with a chain "dangle" d...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to D*****2 for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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Error-Strike Indian Head Penny5272 - Error-Strike Indian Head Penny
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Off-center struck Indian Head penny, in excellent condition. This strike was off center by approx. 25%. Coin shows little wear, and the date cannot be
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to i*********1 for (300.00 + 69.00BP) = 369.00
 
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Fabulous Gold Rush Buckle and $2.50 gold piece5273 - Fabulous Gold Rush Buckle and $2.50 gold piece
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a FOB with a black ribbon, California Gold Rush men's belt buckle, and $2.50 gold piece. The 1851 gold piece has been made into a love t...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to a********o for (300.00 + 69.00BP) = 369.00
 
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Pop Up repousse Necklace Charm5274 - Pop Up repousse Necklace Charm
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Necklace or bracelet charm piece within a piece charm. Made from 1899 quarter and 1892 dime. The quarter has a diameter of 1" and the dime has...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to D*****2 for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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US $20 Gold repousse5275 - US $20 Gold repousse
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Spectacular US $20 Gold repousse. Most of the US repousse coin art was made in the first decade of the twentieth century, though the art form has a lo
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Start Price : 2,500.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
 
 
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Coin Art Glass5276 - Coin Art Glass
Holabird Western Americana Collections
small coin art glass. 2.75" diameter, 3.5" tall. Clear pressed glass with four frosted coin emblems, one on each side. One is a US eagle, ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to i*********1 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Gold Token Tie Pins5277 - Gold Token Tie Pins
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tie pins made from small tokens. One token is Eureka 1851 cent. . c1900 HWAC# 32702
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Henry Chapman Receipt from Spink & Son5278 - Henry Chapman Receipt from Spink & Son
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"With Spink and Son's respectful Compliments and thanks" Received from Henry Chapman Esq. cheque for L30, signed Wm Barnes for Spink &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to i*********1 for (85.00 + 19.55BP) = 104.55
 
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Counterstamped Large Cent5279 - Counterstamped Large Cent
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Liberty stamped "Kippen" on obverse, reverse well worn. 1805 US Cent. Unlisted in Rulau. 1805 HWAC# 28534
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to a*******s for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Trio of Coin Displays5280 - Trio of Coin Displays
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 presentations of U.S. coins: 1) United States Wartime Cents, three zinc and 6 shell case copper Lincoln Cents in a Capital plastic holder, mo
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Coin Purse Love Token, 18535281 - Coin Purse Love Token, 1853
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1853 US Dime with tiny coin purse that probably fit the dime made with tiny chain mail. The token has the Masonic symbol on the reverse. HWAC#
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D*****2 for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Ford Counterstamp on 1900 Barber Quarter Dollar5282 - Ford Counterstamp on 1900 Barber Quarter Dollar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare "Ford" counterstamp that is believed to have been used as a promotional advertising piece for Ford Motor Company in the 1950s. The 19...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Seated Half Dollar Love Token5283 - Seated Half Dollar Love Token
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Reverse engraved with a blue enameled "R" Mount on obverse to use as a vest button. 1872 HWAC# 28540
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b********o.. for (325.00 + 74.75BP) = 399.75
 
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Three Different Advertising Sticker Dollars5284 - Three Different Advertising Sticker Dollars
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. 1) 1879 (O) Morgan Dollar. Face has heart-shaped sticker on it advertising Antoinets Beauty Salon. 2) 1889 (O) Morgan Dollar. Reverse has st
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to h********a.. for (75.00 + 0.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Casino Sticker Dollars5285 - Casino Sticker Dollars
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two sticker dollars. 1] The New Cal-Vada Lodge, Lake Tahoe. 2] Stockman's Hotel, Elko Nevada. Diameter of both coins is 1.5" . Nevada ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to i*********1 for (325.00 + 74.75BP) = 399.75
 
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$1 Gold Love Token5286 - $1 Gold Love Token
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Indian Princess Head $1 gold coin, reverse engraved "A,B,C" bezel and loop attached. HWAC# 28531
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8*****l for (130.00 + 29.90BP) = 159.90
 
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1877 S Trade Dollar "Potty Dollar"5287 - 1877 S Trade Dollar "Potty Dollar"
Holabird Western Americana Collections
What a fun little piece! This 1877 trade dollar (420 grains .900 fine) has been re-engraved so that Lady Liberty now appears to be sitting on a chambe
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to D*****2 for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Liberty Head $2.5 Gold Coin Love Token5288 - Liberty Head $2.5 Gold Coin Love Token
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Love token made out of an 1866 $2.5 Liberty Head gold dollar. Initials are on reverse: G L. Small loop attached at top so that it could be worn on a n
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8*****l for (180.00 + 41.40BP) = 221.40
 
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Lot Deleted5289 - Lot Deleted
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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Start Price : 0.00
 
 
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U.S. Penny Die5290 - U.S. Penny Die
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Canceled die of a one cent reverse. 2" tall, 1 inch diameter. HWAC# 28178
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*******b for (95.00 + 21.85BP) = 116.85
 
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Cancelled 1968 Jefferson Nickel Die5291 - Cancelled 1968 Jefferson Nickel Die
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1968 obverse die for a Jefferson nickel, canceled. 2 " tall, 1 1/2" in diameter. HWAC# 28175
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*******b for (85.00 + 19.55BP) = 104.55
 
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U.S. Dime Die5292 - U.S. Dime Die
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Canceled obverse die for Roosevelt dime. 2 " tall, 1 1/2 " diameter. HWAC# 28503
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*******b for (70.00 + 16.10BP) = 86.10
 
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U.S. Quarter Die5293 - U.S. Quarter Die
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Canceled 25c die. 2" tall, 1 " in diameter. HWAC# 28500
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*******b for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
 
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U.S. Kennedy Half-dollar Die5294 - U.S. Kennedy Half-dollar Die
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Canceled Kennedy half dollar reverse die. 2 " tall, 1 1/2" in diameter. HWAC# 28502
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*******b for (170.00 + 39.10BP) = 209.10
 
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Collars from U.S. Coin Dies (San Francisco Mint)5295 - Collars from U.S. Coin Dies (San Francisco Mint)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six different sized collars from the San Francisco mint. San Francisco California HWAC# 28504
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to i*********1 for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
 
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Allender Gold Coin Counterfeit Dectector5296 - Allender Gold Coin Counterfeit Dectector
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Designed and patented by John Allender. Nice original and scarce, made of brass. 8.75" in length. Places for $10, $20, $5, $3. $2.5, and $1 dol...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to o********l.. for (450.00 + 103.50BP) = 553.50
 
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Counterfeit Currency Detector5297 - Counterfeit Currency Detector
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ruth Devices Corp. of New York SPURISCOPE. Patented dial device for detecting fake money. New York New York HWAC# 32701
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Dial Coin Tester5298 - Dial Coin Tester
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Counterfeit coin detector made by H. Maranville. Original nickle plating is wearing off due to usage. . Akron Ohio 1878 HWAC# 32703
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to 2*****s for (180.00 + 41.40BP) = 221.40
 
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Dial Coin Tester5299 - Dial Coin Tester
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Counterfeit coin detector. Nickle plated and in good condition. Made by H. Maranville. . Akron Ohio 1878 HWAC# 32704
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to G*****5 for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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City of San Francisco Seal Die5300 - City of San Francisco Seal Die
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unique die for the City of San Francisco seal. This die is the prized possession of the original founder of the Nevada City Mint. He purchased it from
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Start Price : 1,250.00 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Four California Coin Banks5301 - Four California Coin Banks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice group of advertising banks for: first National Bank of Englewood; Fist National Bank of Sonora, Cal; Framers and Merchants Bank Sacramento; Guara
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to h********a.. for (100.00 + 0.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Collectible Banks and Supplies from a Bank5302 - Collectible Banks and Supplies from a Bank
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 coin banks (1 metal castle, 1 glass Liberty Bell, 1 metal Vermont Federal Savings and Loan Association, 1 metal Tootside Roll bank, and 1 unmarked w
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Early Bank Coin Dispenser5303 - Early Bank Coin Dispenser
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Staats Money Changer, Comoes, NY. Cast iron, patented Feb 25, 1890. This model includes each coin from the penny up to $20 gold for all in circulatio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to i*********1 for (800.00 + 184.00BP) = 984.00
 
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Spring-loaded U.S. Coin Holder5303b - Spring-loaded U.S. Coin Holder
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice engraved case with hinge that opens to two spring loaders for coins. One holder has a 1948 nickel in it. Size looks likes they could also hold $5
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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Gold and Silver Coin Counting Tray5304 - Gold and Silver Coin Counting Tray
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Heavy duty silver and gold coin counting device. Slots for 5, 10 and $20 gold; and all demoninations of silver coin penny through dollar. No manufactu
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*********1 for (550.00 + 126.50BP) = 676.50
 
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STAATS tray top5305 - STAATS tray top
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Coin sorting tray top. HWAC# 29027
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (475.00 + 109.25BP) = 584.25
 
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Coin Purse Collection5306 - Coin Purse Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 Various styles and sizes of coin purses. Sizes range from a 4"x 7.5" Tri fold wallet to a 2' diameter snap-shut purse. Dates range ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to n*******s for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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Gold Coin Money Belt5307 - Gold Coin Money Belt
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A supple 39" leather antique gold coin money belt with 4 regular pockets and 1 extra long pocket fastened by snaps from the early 1900's ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d******2 for (110.00 + 25.30BP) = 135.30
 
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Gold Coin Money Belt5308 - Gold Coin Money Belt
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A gold coin leather money belt that has 6 pockets fastened with copper snaps of varying sizes, measures 42" in length and dates back to the ear...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d******2 for (140.00 + 32.20BP) = 172.20
 
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Pan Pacific Gold Dollar Enclosure5309 - Pan Pacific Gold Dollar Enclosure
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1915 Pan Pacific original enclosure for the gold dollar commemorative. 2.25" x 4.5" HWAC# 33832
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to r*********1 for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
 
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B. Max Mehl Promissory Notes5310 - B. Max Mehl Promissory Notes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three promissory notes from 1956/7 signed by legendary Texas coin dealer B. Max Mehl to the Fort Worth National Bank in the amounts of $10,000 and $25
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to j*******w for (35.00 + 8.05BP) = 43.05
 
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Gold Nugget Stick Pin5311 - Gold Nugget Stick Pin
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Horse shoe shaped stick pin made of gold nugget. Back inscribed June 1882 - Dec 10 1910. 2.5" long. . 1882-1910 HWAC# 32710
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to F****e for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Gold Stick Pin5312 - Gold Stick Pin
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold and Quartz decorative stick pin in the shape of a ladies fan. Likely made to match the fan of the gentleman's accomplish. . HWAC# ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to F****e for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Pedley-Ryan & Co. So-Called Dollar5313 - Pedley-Ryan & Co. So-Called Dollar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
HK 825, R-5. Uncirculated. 1933 HWAC# 28541
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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William Jennings Bryan So-Called Dollar5314 - William Jennings Bryan So-Called Dollar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
HK 779, silver, 52mm. Made by Gorham Mfg. Co., silversmiths to be an example of comparative size of the dollar if free coinage were to rule the countr
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to 2*****s for (300.00 + 69.00BP) = 369.00
 
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