Million Dollar Auction

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Six day Auction, September 25, 26, 27 and October 2, 3, 4, 2015.
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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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Larger Sized U.S. Currency5112 - Larger Sized U.S. Currency
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Lot of 2: 1) $1 1923 silver certificate, Fr.237, VF with small damage on reverse, creases; 2) $20 1914 Fr.1011c. US HWAC# 28147
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to i*********1 for (130.00 + 29.90BP) = 159.90
 
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Poker note5113 - Poker note
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Wanna win that game of liers' poker? This $1 1999 federal reserve note has serial number E88884800B. Start the game at 5 8's and take the mo...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 6******n for (15.00 + 3.00BP) = 18.00
 
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U.S. Currency Lot (Silver Certificates & Fractionals)5114 - U.S. Currency Lot (Silver Certificates & Fractionals)
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8 crisp uncirculated $1 silver certificates, 5 $2 notes, a $5 1963 note, 8 circulated $1 silver certificates, 2 fractional notes: 3 cents and 10 cents
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6******n for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Santa Cruz College Currency5115 - Santa Cruz College Currency
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A $1 note from Chesnutwood's College Bank, 1884. A six month course cost $50. Santa Cruz California HWAC# 28152
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****1 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Business College Bank of Hartford $5 Currency5116 - Business College Bank of Hartford $5 Currency
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A $5 note from the Business College Bank of Hartford, Ct. On the reverse: "this bill is for use in the business practice department of Hannums ...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Book Keepers' Currency5117 - Book Keepers' Currency
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Two notes, $5 & $10 of Luther Academy Book Keepers' Currency Ft. Wayne Indiana HWAC# 28138
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to f*****1 for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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College Currency5118 - College Currency
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During the late 1800s business colleges issued their own paper money to train their students. Although this piece is not attributed to a school, it is
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to j********o.. for (25.00 + 5.75BP) = 30.75
 
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Colonial Currency5119 - Colonial Currency
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Lot of 4: 1) Philadelphia, PA, Feb. 17, 1776 Two Thirds of a Dollar; 2) City of Charleston, July 1789, two shillings; 3) Common Wealth of Pennsylvania
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to a*******s for (450.00 + 103.50BP) = 553.50
 
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