Rush to the Rockies Auction (August 2022)

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Welcome to the “Rush to the Rockies” Auction, our second exciting summer sale of 2022!

This 4-day event has a little over 2,000 lots in numerous categories, including Bottles, Native Americana, Numismatics, Mining, Philatelic, Stocks, and General Americana.

Featured Collections

*Gary Bracken Collection, Part II*
Our July 2022 sale was our introduction to the marvelous and expansive collection of Ponca City, Oklahoma collector Gary Bracken. That sale featured our first round of Colorado and Oklahoma bottles, as well as rare ancient coins and Western tokens. And we set records in those categories!
This exciting second round features: Colorado bottles (incl. whiskey flasks, sodas, jugs, and beer); Colorado & Kansas postal history and rare Colorado revenue checks; Colorado, Nevada, & Texas tokens and key tags; Colorado photographs, advertising, & ephemera; a spectacular collection of Native American points (arrowheads) and stone tools; and another round of rare ancient coins.

And we’ll continue to feature the Bracken Collection in future sales. Stay tuned!

*Joe Elcano Nevada Mining Stock Collection*
We’ve been lucky enough to sell Joe’s world-class Nevada collection over the past couple of years, including his fabulous Nevada postal history and mining stock certificates.
This sale features a new group of Nevada mining stocks, including over 60 different Nevada territorial mining stock certificates! This group has great rarities and autograph pieces. Nevada collectors, you don’t want to miss this!

*Jim & Barbara Sherman Private Western Mining Museum Collection, Part II*
We were thrilled to sell rare Western firearms, Wild West autographs & artifacts, and mining collectibles from this collection in our July sale.
This round features more rare militaria (including sabers and bayonets), a cannon from the 1600s, shipwreck artifacts, rare mining artifacts, and more.

*Colorado Mining Collection, Part I*
This auction features an introduction to an unnamed Colorado mining collection which we will be selling over numerous sales. This collection includes some of the best Colorado mining stocks we’ve ever offered. Stay tuned!

*Stuart MacKenzie Montana Collection*
This round includes more Montana ephemera including important mining archives, as well as advertising, and history libraries.

*And Much More from Private Collections*
Including: a gorgeous original Thomas Moran lithograph of the Grand Canyon; an original saloon back bar mirror from the Yukon Territory, c.1890s; a Peace Medal Collection; rare Western photographs and ephemera; a Coca Cola collection of bottles and advertising souvenirs; rare space-related autographs and collectibles; American Express and early American History stocks from the Prag Collection, and much more!

Be sure to use the Keyword Search Tool on our website to search for items in your collecting categories.

We have a wonderful set of auctions planned for the rest of 2022 including our SS Central America Auctions this fall. We are specifically looking for treasure-related items, ingots, gold nuggets, and Gold Rush collectibles to add to these sales that will feature “Treasures from the Land & Sea.”

And we’re always looking for consignments in other categories, including Mining, Railroadiana, Native Americana, Numismatics, Bottles, and more.

If you would like to know more about consigning, or if you have any questions or comments about this sale, please give our office a call at 775-851-1859.

Our friendly staff is ready to help you continue to build your collection, or to bring it to excited bidders at auction. We’ve built an astonishing community of customers around the world, including private collectors, institutions, and dealers. Remember, your collection could set the next world-record!

Thanks again for your continued interest in our auctions. And as we like to say, bid early and bid often!

--The Holabird Team--

AUCTION SCHEDULE

Thursday, August 25th, 2022 (Lots 1000-1504)
Art (1000-1036)
General Americana (1037-1504)
Geo. Sort (1037-1274)
Misc. Categories incl. Cowboy, Jewelry, Books, & More (1275-1504)

Friday, August 26th, 2022 (Lots 2000-2507)
Philatelic (2000-2118)
Covers feat. Bracken Colorado Collection (2000-2097)
Stamps, RN Checks, & Ephemera (2098-2118)
Stocks & Bonds (2119-2353)
Misc. incl. Express & Early American (2119-2153)
Railroad (2154-2199)
Mining feat. Colorado & Nevada Territorials (2200-2353)
Minerals, Mining Artifacts & Mining Ephemera (2354-2456)
Transportation (2457-2507)
Air & Space (2457-2468)
Auto (2469-2474)
Railroadiana & Steamer (2475-2507)

Saturday, August 27th, 2022 (Lots 3000-3518)
Native Americana (3000-3139)
Arrowheads (3000-3060)
Artifacts/Stone Tools (3061-3088)
Beadwork (3089-3096)
Art & Ephemera (3097-3139)
Bottles, Brewing, & Saloon (3140-3518)
Saloon & Brewing Ephemera (3140-3160)
General Bottles feat. Bracken Colorado Pt. II (3161-3487)
Coca Cola Collectibles (3488-3518)

Sunday, August 28th, 2022 (Lots 4000-4482)
Firearms, Cutlery, & Militaria (4000-4089)
Numismatics (4090-4482)
Currency, Scrip & Ephemera (4090-4118)
US, Ancient, & Foreign Coins (4119-4207)
Medals & Exonumia (4208-4224)
Tokens (4225-4482)





SHIPPING & HANDLING: The customer is responsible for all shipping and packaging charges. We offer shipping service as a convenience to our buyers. Items are not shipped until the invoice and shipping charges are completely paid. Shipping costs will be calculated and billed separately after your items have been paid for. Purchases will be shipped via our approved, insured carriers: FedEx, UPS, USPS or DHL. Pick up is available from our Reno office, once you have received your invoice post auction
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Twelve Caesars Silver Coins [154636]4180 - Twelve Caesars Silver Coins [154636]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The elephant denarius of Julius Caesar celebrating his victory over the Gauls; August denarius celebrating his grandsons' coming of age (son to ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to i********s.. for (4,900.00 + 1,078.00BP) = 5,978.00
 
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Twelve Caesars Silver Coins [154637]4181 - Twelve Caesars Silver Coins [154637]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
12 Caesars in silver: Julius Caesar Venus/Aeneas carrying father and Palladium. (He claimed descent from Venus). Augustus with temple of Salamis, Cypr
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to j*****d for (3,100.00 + 775.00BP) = 3,875.00
 
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Vespasian & Sons Denarii [155161]4182 - Vespasian & Sons Denarii [155161]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three denarii, all fine condition, with good portraits. Vespasian with goddess left with caduceus and branch. Titus with eagle on cippus, and Domitia
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to b******r for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Vespasian & Sons Denarii [155162]4183 - Vespasian & Sons Denarii [155162]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three denarii of Vespasian, Titus and Domitian; very fine condition, nice portraits. Vespasian with Pax seated; Titus with two capricorns and s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 300.00
Sold to b******r for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Vitellius Denarius [154646]4184 - Vitellius Denarius [154646]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fine condition with Vitellius seated as Pontifex Maximus. Good portrait. Nice budget example. 18 mm. Date: Country (if not USA): Italy State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to i********s.. for (80.00 + 17.60BP) = 97.60
 
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Year of Four Emperors Roman Coins [154645]4185 - Year of Four Emperors Roman Coins [154645]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Year of the Four Emperors, AD 69, was the first civil war of the Roman Empire, during which four emperors ruled in succession: Galba, Otho, Vitell
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to i********s.. for (400.00 + 88.00BP) = 488.00
 
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Year of Four Emperors Roman Coins [154648]4186 - Year of Four Emperors Roman Coins [154648]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four coins from AD 69, the Year of Four Emperors. Three tetradrachms of Egypt and a Vitellius denarius with Concordia. Otho with Roma; Nero with Nero
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold to i********s.. for (700.00 + 154.00BP) = 854.00
 
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Roman Coin Books by Sear, 3 [155099]4187 - Roman Coin Books by Sear, 3 [155099]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 hardcover Roman coin references by David Sear. Roman Coins and Their Values Vol. 1 and 2. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provena
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******n for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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20th Century Mexican Coins [152949]4188 - 20th Century Mexican Coins [152949]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 54 coins of Mexico. One centavo (15) 1923-1964); Two centavo (2) 1927, 1941; five centavo (10), 1911-1974; ten centavo (4), 1939-1956; Twenty c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i********s.. for (55.00 + 12.10BP) = 67.10
 
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Bag of BU Cinco Centavos Coins [154625]4189 - Bag of BU Cinco Centavos Coins [154625]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Canvas bag with 19.2 pounds of BU 1965 cinco centavo Mexican coins. (KM #426) Obverse; National Arms (Eagle on cactus facing left with snake in bea
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Mexican Coin Collection [152668]4190 - Mexican Coin Collection [152668]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ten 19th century Mexican coins: 1) 1828 one real, G with carbon spot; 2) 1830 1/4 real, Mexico City, AG-G; 3) 1832 two reales, G-VG; 4) 1840 one real,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i********s.. for (120.00 + 26.40BP) = 146.40
 
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Mexican Coin Collection [152951]4191 - Mexican Coin Collection [152951]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thirty six Mexican coins. 1883 un centavo; 1844 vente centavos; 1890 un centavo; 1877 25 centavos; 1894 eight reales; 1887 10 centavos. The rest are 2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i********s.. for (75.00 + 16.50BP) = 91.50
 
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Pirate Coins of Peru [155173]4192 - Pirate Coins of Peru [155173]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four coins that might have been on pirate ships. 1) 1678 eight reales; 2) 1689 two reales; 3) 1739 two reales, Philip V; 4) 1741 1/2 real, Phil
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to i********s.. for (700.00 + 154.00BP) = 854.00
 
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Coins of Great Britain [152960]4193 - Coins of Great Britain [152960]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Binder of 180 20th century English coins. Pennies from 1912-1970s; three pence through half crowns, florins. 1965 Churchill crown. Date: Country
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i********s.. for (150.00 + 33.00BP) = 183.00
 
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English Penny Collection [152957]4194 - English Penny Collection [152957]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 38 English pennies, from 1797-1936. Three silver coins: 1891 three pence; 1895 three pence; 1898 one shilling. Pennies dated 1797; 1862; 1863;
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i********s.. for (225.00 + 49.50BP) = 274.50
 
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Foreign Coins "A" Countries [152945]4195 - Foreign Coins "A" Countries [152945]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 77 coins from countries whose name starts with "A". Afghanistan (4) (1937-1961); Albania (1930); Algeria (4) (1949-1964); Angola (3...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i********s.. for (200.00 + 44.00BP) = 244.00
 
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Foreign Coins "B" Countries [152947]4196 - Foreign Coins "B" Countries [152947]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 98 coins from countries whose name begins with the letter "B". Bahamas (6, 1960s); Bahrain (2); Bangladesh (2); Belgium (33, from ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i********s.. for (200.00 + 44.00BP) = 244.00
 
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Foreign Coins "C" Countries [152965]4197 - Foreign Coins "C" Countries [152965]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Coins from various countries: Cayman Islands (2); Cambodia (3); Ceylon (7); Chile (13). Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to i********s.. for (45.00 + 9.90BP) = 54.90
 
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Foreign Coins: Israel-Japan [152955]4198 - Foreign Coins: Israel-Japan [152955]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 81 foreign coins from various countries: Israel (19); Isle of Man; Italy (26); Jamaica (7); Japan (28). Four Italian coins are 1800s all the re
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i********s.. for (140.00 + 30.80BP) = 170.80
 
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Foreign Coins Jersey-Mauritius [152956]4199 - Foreign Coins Jersey-Mauritius [152956]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 74 coins from various countries: Jersey (5); Jordan (3); Kenya (3); Korea (10); Kuwait; Laos (2); Latvia; Lebanon (9); Liberia (4); Libya (4);
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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