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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POS of A Enamel Shield with Washington Medal1475 - POS of A Enamel Shield with Washington Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large shield, approximately 3.5 x 3" with inlaid porcelain (cloisenet style) in gold, red, white and blue with a bronze three dimensional med...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8***7 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Religious medals1476 - Religious medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two possibly gold religious medals.. About 5/8 inch diameter. " N.D. DE ROC AMADOUR,PRIEZ POUR NOUS" on side with standing figure.And ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to a***s for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Reproduction Grover Cleveland  Indian Peace Medals with Mold1477 - Reproduction Grover Cleveland Indian Peace Medals with Mold
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two oval medals and the plaster of paris mold to create them. Obverse: Grover Cleveland President / U.S.A. 1885; Reverse: Peace / pictorial of settler
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n**********x for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Silver Medallic Art Medal1478 - Silver Medallic Art Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two and a half inches in diameter, 3.77 Troy oz. Silver Medallic Art medal. Stamped "S S 105 / 1000" on edge. Date: Location: HWAC...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to k*********a for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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So Called Dollars & Store Cards1479 - So Called Dollars & Store Cards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 items. 1 So-Called Dollar, Official Medal, HK # 155. Brass . Hibbler and Kappen, note this as "Very scarce "due to the typese...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to D*****1 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Space Medals1480 - Space Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five: Apollo 11 Mission (copper); Space Shuttle 1981; Seattle World's Fair 1962 (2); City of Downey, Home of Apollo "farm site to mo...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Straits Settlements & Federated Malay States Show Medal1481 - Straits Settlements & Federated Malay States Show Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Agri-Horticultural Award Medal. Large silver medal with beach scene including ship, junk, and canoe. Toned silver, 51mm. Date: Location: HWAC# 7
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********d for (100.00 + 20.50BP) = 120.50
 
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Thirty Medals1482 - Thirty Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of thirty medals from Christmas, to the 1939 San Francisco World's Fair, Franklin Mint Collectors Society medals, large size Denver Colorado...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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17 miscellaneous medals1483 - 17 miscellaneous medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
George V, Edward VII, Queen Elizabeth, Sir Joseph Banks, Victoria France: Uniface Vitikind. and Frederic, small Verdun medal, Duke of Orleans Austria
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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USA Medals and Tokens1484 - USA Medals and Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 17 items. Includes Horse and Buggy pin, 2013 "PT 109 August 1946, Roosevelt Dam, Richest Hill in the World-Butte Montana, Hoover Lucky ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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(Probable) J.K. Davison Philadelphia Coat of Arms Hub1485 - (Probable) J.K. Davison Philadelphia Coat of Arms Hub
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Coat of arms, COAT OF ARMS OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. Hub face 33mm. Perhaps used to make seal dies for notarization seals. Even layer of oxidation.
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
 
 
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J. K. Davison Pennsylvania National Guard, World War I Meritorious Service Medal Die1486 - J. K. Davison Pennsylvania National Guard, World War I Meritorious Service Medal Die
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bust left, PENNSYLVANIA FEDERAL SERVICE /WORLD WAR. Die for the miniature version of the Pennsylvania National Guard Victory medal. Die face 17mm. Cle
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Three Pair of Medal Dies1487 - Three Pair of Medal Dies
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three pair of medal dies from a 1986 pressing of five ounce silver medals. Date: Location: HWAC# 63627
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Dies For Five Ounce Silver Medals1488 - Dies For Five Ounce Silver Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight dies, four sets, used in 1986 to create five ounce silver medals. The dies have been defaced. Date: Location: HWAC# 63629
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Commander in Chief G.A.R. Die1489 - Commander in Chief G.A.R. Die
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Grand Army of the Republic dye of the Commander and Chief. There is no date or markings as to who the image on the dye is, but it could possibility be
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Graf Zeppelin Coin Dies1490 - Graf Zeppelin Coin Dies
Holabird Western Americana Collections
To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Graf Zeppelin, a five ounce silver piece was struck, and these are the dies. The coin was .999 fine silver
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Two Austrian Silver Medals1491 - Two Austrian Silver Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 Austrian silver medals. 1837-1987 Silver Austrian Railroad commerative with bust of " Ferdinandus.I.D.Austrian Emperor 1835-1848"...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to g******R for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Lorraine, Theobald I., Herzog von Lothringen Bronze Medal1492 - Lorraine, Theobald I., Herzog von Lothringen Bronze Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
(1213-1220) // His wife Gertrude, only child and heir of Albert II, count of Dagsburg and Metz. Bronze, 47mm, removed hanger, Toned EF. Date: Loca
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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100th Anniversary of Battle of Nations at Leipzig Medal1493 - 100th Anniversary of Battle of Nations at Leipzig Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Oct. 16-19, 1813. Stamped HMA Vienna 1913. Bronze, 35.5 mm, Unc, some corrosion spots. Date: Location: Austria HWAC# 73057
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold to a*****i for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Tyrol Thaler Re-strike1494 - Tyrol Thaler Re-strike
Holabird Western Americana Collections
(English/Latin Legends), struck by the Austrian Mint in 1986 for the 500th Anniversary of the 1st Taler which was originally struck in 1846 in Tyrol A
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Start Price : 37.50 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
 
 
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