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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Quarter Collection1246 - Quarter Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 20 coins. Three certified: 1941-D MS 64; 1941-S MS 65; 1943-D MS 64. Circulated: 3 Walking Liberty; 6 Barber; 12 Washington. Some very worn.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to T*******7 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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U.S. Silver Quarter Collection1247 - U.S. Silver Quarter Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 42 quarters: 31 silver Washington quarters; 6 Standing Liberty quarters, poor to about good condition; 5 Barber quarters. Date: Location:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to D*****1 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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1876 Carson City Half Dollar1248 - 1876 Carson City Half Dollar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Always in demand here in Nevada, a nice example of an 1876-CC half dollar. Very fine condition. Date: 1876 Location: Carson City, Nevada HWAC# 7103
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to C*****0 for (120.00 + 24.60BP) = 144.60
 
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Columbian World's Fair Commemorative Half Dollars1249 - Columbian World's Fair Commemorative Half Dollars
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 pieces. The 1893 Worlds Columbian Fair (also know as Chicago World's Fair) Souvenir Silver Half Dollar. Columbus bust on obverse, and Ship an...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Three Liberty Head Half Dollars1250 - Three Liberty Head Half Dollars
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 U.S. Liberty Head,( aka "Barber") half dollars. 1902,( AG 3), 1908-S,(G-4, with rim damage), 1912-S,(G-4). Date: Early 1900'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 60.00
Sold to m**********3 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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1925 Stone Mountain Half Dollar, PCGS1251 - 1925 Stone Mountain Half Dollar, PCGS
Holabird Western Americana Collections
PCGS Genuine Scratch-UNC Details. 1925 Stone Mountain Half Dollar, PCGS. Obverse has Generals Robert E. Lee and Thomas "Stonewall" Jack...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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1934 Texas Commemorative Half Dollar1252 - 1934 Texas Commemorative Half Dollar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1934 Texas MS65, Half in an old NGC holder, 168856-021 Date: Location: HWAC# 75537
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to b*********r for (120.00 + 26.40BP) = 146.40
 
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1936 Delaware 50 cent Commemorative1253 - 1936 Delaware 50 cent Commemorative
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1936 Delaware MS63, in old PCGS green label 09301.63/7217344 Date: Location: HWAC# 75535
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 1*****M for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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1936 Rhode Island Comemmorative Half Dollar1254 - 1936 Rhode Island Comemmorative Half Dollar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A choice MS66 example of this artistic coin in the old green PCGS holder. (9363.66/1565656). choice Date: Location: HWAC# 75069
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
 
 
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1936 Oregon Trail Commemorative Half1255 - 1936 Oregon Trail Commemorative Half
Holabird Western Americana Collections
ANACS MS 64. Beautiful coin. Date: 1936 Location: HWAC# 60547
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 1*****M for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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1964 Kennedy Half Group.1256 - 1964 Kennedy Half Group.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
40 pieces of this first issue silver half dollar. xf-Unc. Date: Location: HWAC# 75248
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d**********3 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Bust Half Dollar and Trade Dollar1257 - Bust Half Dollar and Trade Dollar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) 1809 Bust Half Dollar, VF 20; 2) 1878-S Trade Dollar, VF. Date: Location: HWAC# 75116
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to D*****1 for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Early Walker Half Dollar Group1258 - Early Walker Half Dollar Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nine Walker Halves. 1916 D (2), 1917, 1917S (2), 1918, 1927S, 1928S (2). Generally good to fine Date: Location: HWAC# 75250
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Five Capped Bust Half Dollars1259 - Five Capped Bust Half Dollars
Holabird Western Americana Collections
John Reich designed this capped-head concept of Liberty. Lot of five: 1809, G; 1811, AG; 1814, VF, counterstamped "RF"; 1834, VF; 1836, VF...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to n**1 for (350.00 + 71.75BP) = 421.75
 
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Six Seated Liberty Half Dollars1260 - Six Seated Liberty Half Dollars
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six Seated Liberty Half Dollars: 1846, VG; 1854-O, VG; 1854 arrows, graffiti; 1855-O arrows, G; 1876, AG; 1876, AG. Date: 1846-1876 Locatio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 480.00
Sold to u*********y for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Walking Liberty Half Dollar Group1261 - Walking Liberty Half Dollar Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nineteen 1930's-40's, fine to XF. Date: 1930s-40s Location: HWAC# 75245
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8*****p for (90.00 + 18.45BP) = 108.45
 
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Three Walking Liberty Half Dollars1262 - Three Walking Liberty Half Dollars
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: 1938-D (VF); 1946-D (F); 1947-D (VF). Date: 1938-1947 Location: HWAC# 75127
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Franklin Half Dollar Lot1263 - Franklin Half Dollar Lot
Holabird Western Americana Collections
35 pieces, varying dates, 3 are uncirc (52, 60, 62) Date: Location: HWAC# 75255
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold to d**********3 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Six Half Dollars1264 - Six Half Dollars
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seated Liberty 1854-O, VF condition but holed; two Walking Liberty: 1946 & 1947 EF-AU condition; 1948 & two 1949 Franklins EF-AU condition. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to S*******p for (100.00 + 20.50BP) = 120.50
 
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1843 Seated Dollar1265 - 1843 Seated Dollar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1843 Seated Dollar, apparent VF/XF Date: Location: HWAC# 75536
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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1845 Seated Dollar1266 - 1845 Seated Dollar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1845 Seated Dollar, apparent XF minus. Date: Location: HWAC# 75534
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to S*******p for (275.00 + 56.38BP) = 331.38
 
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1846 Seated Dollar1267 - 1846 Seated Dollar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1846 Dollar, AU53 in ancient ANACS holder. Much original luster remains. Date: Location: HWAC# 75067
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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1847 Seated Dollar1268 - 1847 Seated Dollar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
AU Details, "Net EF40" in ancient ANACS Holder. Toned. Date: Location: HWAC# 75068
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to a***a for (250.00 + 51.25BP) = 301.25
 
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1850-O Seated Dollar1269 - 1850-O Seated Dollar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
ANACS F 12. Mintage 40,000. Date: 1850-O Location: HWAC# 60524
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to c**. for (425.00 + 87.13BP) = 512.13
 
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1872 Seated Dollar1270 - 1872 Seated Dollar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1872 Seated Dollar in ancient ANACS fine holder 847493. Date: Location: HWAC# 75532
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 375.00
Sold to 2****6 for (160.00 + 32.80BP) = 192.80
 
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1872-S Seated Dollar1271 - 1872-S Seated Dollar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare date 1872S seated Dollar in old green PCGS VF20 holder (6970.20/725074). Only 9,000 minted! Date: Location: HWAC# 75072
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to c**. for (600.00 + 123.00BP) = 723.00
 
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1877-CC Trade Dollar1272 - 1877-CC Trade Dollar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A Carson City Trade Dollar, 1877CC. apparent vf. Date: Location: Carson City, Nevada HWAC# 75533
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 600.00
Sold to D*****1 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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1879-CC Morgan Dollar in MS621273 - 1879-CC Morgan Dollar in MS62
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gorgeous 1879CC with the old green PCGS label, (7086.62/3230856) Date: Location: Carson City, Nevada HWAC# 75070
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to h**********5 for (3,750.00 + 937.50BP) = 4,687.50
 
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1882-CC Sterling Belt Buckle1274 - 1882-CC Sterling Belt Buckle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The sterling silver belt buckle is in much better condition than the 1882-CC dollar that's mounted in it. Fair 02 is the most generous grade we ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 9*****M for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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GSA Carson City Dollar, 18821275 - GSA Carson City Dollar, 1882
Holabird Western Americana Collections
GSA Carson City Dollar, 1882-CC. In the plastic GSA holder, but no box, no certificate. MS 62-63, but not certified. Date: 1882 Location: Carson Ci
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to 8*****p for (145.00 + 29.73BP) = 174.73
 
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1884 Carson City Morgan Dollar1276 - 1884 Carson City Morgan Dollar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A beautiful coin marred by three carbon spots by decades in storage. Conserve, certify and profit! Date: 1884 Location: Carson City, Nevada HWAC# 6
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to S******2 for (180.00 + 36.90BP) = 216.90
 
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1890 Carson City Morgan Dollar1277 - 1890 Carson City Morgan Dollar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extra fine condition 1890-CC. Don't believe the cardboard that says BU. Date: 1890 Location: Carson City, Nevada HWAC# 60522
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to S******2 for (225.00 + 46.13BP) = 271.13
 
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1891 CC Dollar in Small Silver Tray1278 - 1891 CC Dollar in Small Silver Tray
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3" silver (no maker, appears sterling, but cant tell) with an 1892CC Dollar in XF-AU. A choice Carson City Collectible. Date: Location: Cars...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d**********3 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Morgan Dollar 1878-S1279 - Morgan Dollar 1878-S
Holabird Western Americana Collections
VAM 17, Choice BU, one carbon spot. Preserve, certify and profit! Date: 1878-S Location: HWAC# 60540
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8*****p for (80.00 + 16.40BP) = 96.40
 
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Morgan Dollar 1879-S1280 - Morgan Dollar 1879-S
Holabird Western Americana Collections
PCGS OGH MS 65. A beautiful gem! Date: 1879-S Location: HWAC# 60526
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 320.00
Sold to a****y for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Morgan Dollar 1879-S1281 - Morgan Dollar 1879-S
Holabird Western Americana Collections
NGC MS 65 1879-S. Mirror surfaces. Date: Location: HWAC# 60774
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8*****p for (130.00 + 26.65BP) = 156.65
 
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GSA Soft Pack 1881 Morgan Dollar1282 - GSA Soft Pack 1881 Morgan Dollar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Soft blue envelope and original note cards from the GSA sale of the early 1970s. Noted on one of the two cards in the pack: "IMPORTANT / This c...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to M****c for (80.00 + 16.40BP) = 96.40
 
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Two BU Morgan Dollars1283 - Two BU Morgan Dollars
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1881-S & 1887. Both brilliant uncirculated, uncertified. At least MS 63s. Date: 1881 & 1887 Location: HWAC# 71044
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 320.00
Sold to n********d for (80.00 + 14.00BP) = 94.00
 
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Morgan Dollar 1881-S1284 - Morgan Dollar 1881-S
Holabird Western Americana Collections
PCGS OGH MS 65. A stunningly gorgeous coin. Date: 1881-S Location: HWAC# 60534
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to a****y for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Gem BU Morgan Dollar 1882-S1285 - Gem BU Morgan Dollar 1882-S
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful 1882-S Morgan dollar. Only small marks on the lower cheek detracts. Mirror backgrounds make this worthy of certification. Date: Location
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8*****p for (60.00 + 12.30BP) = 72.30
 
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Two Gem Morgan Dollars1286 - Two Gem Morgan Dollars
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1885, 1885-O. Both uncertified beauties. Date: 1885 Location: HWAC# 60772
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to c**. for (90.00 + 18.45BP) = 108.45
 
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1891 Gem BU Morgan Dollar1287 - 1891 Gem BU Morgan Dollar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gem BU, uncertified. Date: 1891 Location: HWAC# 60770
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8*****p for (60.00 + 12.30BP) = 72.30
 
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1892 Morgan Dollar1288 - 1892 Morgan Dollar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
White Capital Plastic holder for an EF-AU Morgan dollar. Date: 1892 Location: HWAC# 60771
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8*****m for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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1892-S Morgan Dollar1289 - 1892-S Morgan Dollar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
EF 1892-S Morgan dollar. Uncertified, rim bump on reverse. Date: 1892 Location: HWAC# 60773
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to n********d for (85.00 + 14.88BP) = 99.88
 
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1894-S Morgan Dollar1290 - 1894-S Morgan Dollar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very good to fine condition 1894-S Morgan dollar. Date: Location: HWAC# 60777
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8*****p for (50.00 + 10.25BP) = 60.25
 
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1895-O Morgan Dollar1291 - 1895-O Morgan Dollar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1895O Morgan Dollar, a rare date. Apparent VF. Date: Location: HWAC# 75065
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to D*****1 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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1895-O Morgan Dollar1292 - 1895-O Morgan Dollar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare date, AU50 in ancient ANACS holder (sn30825) Date: Location: HWAC# 75066
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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1896-S Morgan Dollar1293 - 1896-S Morgan Dollar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very fine 1896-S Morgan dollar. Date: 1896 Location: HWAC# 60775
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8*****p for (50.00 + 10.25BP) = 60.25
 
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1897-O Morgan Dollar1294 - 1897-O Morgan Dollar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
NGC AU 58. (Slab is scuffed) Date: 1897-O Location: HWAC# 60525
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to S*******p for (150.00 + 30.75BP) = 180.75
 
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1921 Morgan Dollar Group1295 - 1921 Morgan Dollar Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ten pieces, eight Philadelphia, 2 San Francisco. AU-BU Date: Location: HWAC# 75531
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to d**********3 for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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