Treasures from Pacific Shores: Numismatics, Mining, & Americana

Auction Details

Welcome to our June 2018 sale!

This 5-day auction has nearly 3,600 lots covering many categories including: Numismatics, Mining, Minerals, General Americana, Railroad, Tokens, Antique Bottles, Gaming, Firearms & Weaponry, Wells Fargo & Express, and much more!

Highlights include:

NUMISMATICS
*The Hawaii Numismatic Collection: rare early Hawaiian coins, medals, and currency.

*A large coin and medal section featuring gold, platinum, and silver coins and medals from around the world. Morgan dollars, peace dollars, St. Gaudens, pennies, nickels, dimes, and more! Rarities & high-grade specimens plus large groups and sets.

*Ingots and bullion bars.

*Numismatic collectibles and ephemera.

TOKENS
*Our second large offering of tokens from the R.B. Worthington Texas Token Collection

MINING & MINERALS

*Aurora, Nevada ore specimens from the famous Gottschalk Collection plus the fabulous Con-Virginia/Dayton Cons. Comstock Ore Collection.

*Museum-quality mineral specimens from around the world.

*Mining lamps and hard goods plus stock certificates feat. Arizona, California, & Nevada

*The Prag Canadian Mining Collection

RAILROAD
*A new offering of railroad and steamer passes from the Potter Collection and others.

BOTTLES
*A pictorial Owl Pharmacy Co. bottle from Seven Troughs, Nevada, one of the all-time great Western mining camp pictorials! One of a large group of great Nevada medicine bottles in this sale. Plus an Excelsior Soda & Mineral Water bottle and other great California & Gold Rush bottles.

GENERAL AMERICANA
*Two different Wurlitzers, a Mason player piano, National cash registers, and a great group of ephemera from the Potter Collection, Prag Collection, and others!

*Finally, a large Bargain/Dealer Section featuring both entry-level collectibles and large dealer lots ideal for resale. Our philosophy for this section is to help beginning collectors start their collections and to restock dealer inventories, therefore helping grow the collecting community as a whole.

FULL AUCTION SCHEDULE

Day 1 (Lots 1000-1718)
Numismatics (1000-1614)
Currency & Scrip (1000-1042)
Gold Coins (1043-1150)
Platinum Coins (1151-1160)
General Coins feat. Hawaii Collection (1161-1418)
Medals (1419-1537)
Ingots (1538-1551)
Numismatic Ephemera (1552-1614)
Gaming (1615-1644)
World’s Fair & Expositions (1645-1667)
Wells Fargo & Express (1668-1718)

Day 2 (2000-2690)
Minerals (2000-2158)
Mining (2159-2690)
Lamps, Candlesticks, & Other Hard Goods (2159-2222)
Assay (2223-2239)
Ephemera (Geographic Sort) (2240-2690)

Day 3 (3000-3704)
Railroadiana (3000-3150)
Railroad Passes (3000-3019)
Steamer Passes (3020-3045)
Ephemera incl. Lamps (Geographic Sort) (3046-3150)
Bottles (3151-3268)
Medicines (3151-3218)
Soda (3219-3250)
Whiskey & Misc. (3251-3268)
Tokens feat. Part II of the Texas Collection (3269-3512)
Political & Presidential (3513-3544)
Civil War & Military (3545-3626)
Firearms & Weaponry (3627-3704)
Pistols, Rifles, Shotguns, Etc. (3627-3639)
Swords & Knives (3640-3661)
Ammunition (3662-3689)
Ephemera (3690-3704)

Day 4 (4000-4726)
General Americana
Assorted incl. Furniture, Hard Goods, Hats, Misc. Ephemera, Books (4000-4149)
Ephemera (Geographic Sort) (4150-4726)

Day 5 (5000-5712)
Native Americana (5000-5101)
Art (5000-5007)
Baskets (5008-5026)
Jewelry (5027-5064)
Points & Tools (5065-5072)
Ephemera (5073-5101)
Cowboy (5102-5136)
Philatelic (5137-5210)
Postal History (5137-5183)
Stamps & Revenue (5184-5210)
Art (5211-5247)
Antique Lamps (5248-5262)
Bargains & Dealer Specials (5263-5713)
General Americana
Mining
Railroad
Numismatics & Tokens

SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size and weight of your purchase. All shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. If additional shipping and handling costs are required, the buyer will be reinvoiced for the balance due. Items are not shipped until the invoice is completely paid. Many buyers purchase a number of lots. Every effort will be made to include all lots in a single shipping charge calculated to cover the weight and size of the package(s). NOTE: Some shipments (of unusual size, dimension, or weight) may require sp...
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Lot of Spanish Treasure1395 - Lot of Spanish Treasure
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of Early Spanish Coppers. Found Spanish Treasure. Two pounds. Varied sizes, but most about 28mm ( 1,1/8 inch). Weathered, Some are legible. Great
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Spanish Treasure Coppers1396 - Spanish Treasure Coppers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Coppers from the land of Spanish Treasure, Coins dated from circa 100AD to 1850. About 100 pieces. Most about an inch in diameter. Date: Location:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to C******3 for (50.00 + 10.25BP) = 60.25
 
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Coins of Venezuela, Panama, Peru1397 - Coins of Venezuela, Panama, Peru
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7 coins. Featuring a 1931 Panama Silver Balboa, 1865 Peru Silver 1 Sol 1904, and addtional coins of Venezuela. About 2.45 Troy Silver Oz. Da
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to M***a for (55.00 + 11.28BP) = 66.28
 
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1872 Lima Sol with Center Counterstamp.1398 - 1872 Lima Sol with Center Counterstamp.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Host 1872 Lima Sol Y. J. counter stamped with Guatemala Republic 1894 "1/2 Real" in center. Possibly XF. Date: Location: Guatemala HW...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Guatemala Peso, Peruvian Sole Counterstamped with  Guatemala 1/2  Real.1399 - Guatemala Peso, Peruvian Sole Counterstamped with Guatemala 1/2 Real.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 1891 Peruvian Sol counterstamped in center, 2) 1894 Guatemala 1/2 Real. Uncirculated . Toned and pretty. About 1 1/2 inch diameter. .80 Silver Tr
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Foreign Silver Coins1400 - Foreign Silver Coins
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Foreign silver coins. About half of the 12 pieces are at least an inch in diameter. Charming desings from around the globe. Gift quality. Approxima
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Estimate : 110.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Exotic Foreign Silver1401 - Exotic Foreign Silver
Holabird Western Americana Collections
East Africa, Thailand, Egypt, China, India. Mostly post -1900, Some earlier. Interesting artwork and coin scripts. About 11 pieces. Most about 1 inch
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Estimate : 50.00 - 190.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Foreign Coins. (About 21 lbs.)1402 - Foreign Coins. (About 21 lbs.)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Foreign Coins. About 21 lbs. Mostly Post 1900. In blue canvas bag. Date: Location: HWAC# 74002
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Six Foreign Silver Coins1403 - Six Foreign Silver Coins
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6 pieces. Norway, Netherlands, Bermuda, Bahamas Elizabeth II Dollar with Reverse Conch Shell, South African 5 Schilling with graceful springbok
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to k*********a for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Group of Foreign Coins (About 15 lbs.)1404 - Group of Foreign Coins (About 15 lbs.)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bag of Foreign Coins. About 15 pounds. Mostly post 1900. Date: Location: HWAC# 7400
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Large Group of Foreign Coins (Mostly post-1900)1405 - Large Group of Foreign Coins (Mostly post-1900)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Box of Foreign Coins. Mostly Post 1900. No Silver. Approximately 9 lbs. Includes attractive"Great Britain Complete Decimal Issue and Last Poun...
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Start Price : 55.00 | Estimate : 110.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Older Foreign Coins, Fun Batch!1406 - Older Foreign Coins, Fun Batch!
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fun batch! About 85 pieces. Mostly Copper European, 1700's - 1900's. Plus about 4 error foreign coins. Some silver (not old). Date: Loca...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Three Foreign Art Coins1407 - Three Foreign Art Coins
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 coins. A France 1856 Dix Centimes Franc, Bust of Napoleon with engraved Art design of three ladies and a man, all disrobed and in various
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Copies of Great Foreign Coins1408 - Copies of Great Foreign Coins
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Copies of Great Coins. About 24 pieces mostly representing Europe and Asia. One 1776 U.S Continental Dollar. Date: Location: HWAC# 74014
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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1968S US Coin Dies1409 - 1968S US Coin Dies
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nine dies for 1968S proof dies from the San Francisco Mint.Three dimes (obv showing the date and S; another obv with 196;); 2 dime reverses; 2 pennies
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Four 1968S US Coin Dies1410 - Four 1968S US Coin Dies
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Penny, nickle, Dime, half dollar dies from the San Francisco Mint. Each of the dies has been braised by a welder, obscuring most of the details as a f
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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San Francisco, CA Coin Club 1980 $1 Slug Facsimiles (19)1411 - San Francisco, CA Coin Club 1980 $1 Slug Facsimiles (19)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 19 6.5" x 3" California redwood dollars from San Francisco Coin Club 20 year anniversary in 1980. Date: Location: San Franci...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Gold Coin Bags1412 - Gold Coin Bags
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two leather Bank Bags used by miners to store their Gold Coins. One from Dunsmuir State Bank. Date: Location: California HWAC# 64172
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 2*****s for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Two Coin Banks from Butte and Anaconda Banks1413 - Two Coin Banks from Butte and Anaconda Banks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot contains two interesting coin banks without keys: one is in the shape of a small book, approximately 3.375x4 inches, with a faux-leather-like
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to l*******r for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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1915 Pan Pacific Coins Holders Repro's, (3)1414 - 1915 Pan Pacific Coins Holders Repro's, (3)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Exact hinged repro's with blue liners and 5 slots. Date: Location: HWAC# 73042
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D*****1 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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