AUCTION  / 

Treasures from Pacific Shores: Numismatics, Mining, & Americana

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States In Person PreviewPreview will be at our Auction Location,

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...
< Prev# Rows102050100Next >123. . .1314151617. . .343536
 Choose Your Layout > Switch to Grid View Switch to List View
San Francisco 50th Anniversary Token3279 - San Francisco 50th Anniversary Token
Holabird Western Americana Collections
San Francisco 50 Anniversary Sept. 9, 1900. Reverse pictorial, Eureka California. Rare pre Quake token. Date: Sept. 9, 1900 Location: San Francisco,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Belling Bros. Bakery Unlisted Tokens (Vallejo, CA)3280 - Belling Bros. Bakery Unlisted Tokens (Vallejo, CA)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4: Obv.: Belling Bros. / Bakery / Vallejo, Cal.; Rev.: Good For / One / Loaf Bread. Octagonal, brass, 26 mm. Date: Location: Vallejo, Califo
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
R. J. Coe Unlisted Tokens (Vallejo, CA)3281 - R. J. Coe Unlisted Tokens (Vallejo, CA)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4: Obv.: R. J. Coe / Good For / 5c / Drink / Vallejo; Rev.: three stamped numbers, all different. Unlisted tokens. Date: Location: Vallejo,
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Wai Yuen Chinese Social Club Tokens3282 - Wai Yuen Chinese Social Club Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 70 Chinese Social Club tokens. Location unknown. Various sizes. Date: Location: California HWAC# 64169
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to w****e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
Details...Bookmark
F. M. Winkler Token (Louisville, Colorado)3283 - F. M. Winkler Token (Louisville, Colorado)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: F.M. Winkler / Louisville, Colo.; Rev.: Good For / 5c / In Trade. Rd., Br., 20mm. Unlisted merchant. Date: Location: Louisvile, Colorado HWA
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to p********n for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Jack's Place Token (Louisville, Colorado)3284 - Jack's Place Token (Louisville, Colorado)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv. Jack's Place / Louisville, / Colo.; Rev.: Good For / 5c / In Trade. Rd., br., 25 mm. R-5, L-8070. Date: Location: Louisville, Colorado ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to m******0 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Yuma Billiard Parlor Token (Yuma, Colorado)3285 - Yuma Billiard Parlor Token (Yuma, Colorado)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Yuma Billiard / Parlor / Yuma / Colorado; Rev.: Good For / 5c / In Trade. Br., rd., 20 mm. Date: Location: Yuma, Colorado HWAC# 61978
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to p********n for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Hawaii Trade Tokens3286 - Hawaii Trade Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven Hawaii Trade Tokens. Love's Biscuit, Honolulu, T.H.; Love's Bakery, Nuuanu St.; Kekaha School, Kauii; 2-Moanalua Dairy, 1qt with 2 dif...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to R**********0 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Nugget Cigar Store Cardboard Tokens (Weiser, Idaho)3287 - Nugget Cigar Store Cardboard Tokens (Weiser, Idaho)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
11 tokens: Nugget Cigar Store / GF 12 1/2 c IT / Shirley Mendenhall. Yellow cardboard. Date: Location: Weiser, Idaho HWAC# 38619
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Ira Stout, Brunswick & Co., Token (New Richmond, Indiana)3288 - Ira Stout, Brunswick & Co., Token (New Richmond, Indiana)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ira Stout/ GF 5c IT// Brunswick & Co. (pic pool table). c1875-1880 token, listed in the Token Catalog, researched by Much or Greever, this is th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Sioux City Corn Palace Token (Sioux City, Iowa)3289 - Sioux City Corn Palace Token (Sioux City, Iowa)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1890 Souix City Corn Palace // W.H. Beck Jeweler, store card, Bronze, 26mm. Date: Location: Sioux City, Iowa HWAC# 75206
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold to r*****5 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Very Rare JM Jones Token (Cayce, Kentucky)3290 - Very Rare JM Jones Token (Cayce, Kentucky)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare and verified by David Schenkman as an unknown variety.Round Brass 18mm 1 / J. M. JONES / 1 // ITO / INGLE SYSTEM / PAT APR. 7, 1914 Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Green River Whiskey Tokens (Owensboro, Kentucky)3291 - Green River Whiskey Tokens (Owensboro, Kentucky)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three Green River Whiskey Tokens, one old two newer. Four leaf clover inside horseshoe. It's lucky To Drink Green River Whiskey. Date: Locati...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
"Hotel Raymond" Good For Mirror (Fitchburg, Massachusetts)3292 - "Hotel Raymond" Good For Mirror (Fitchburg, Massachusetts)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
NGC certified genuine. "Meet Your Friends / At The / Hotel Raymond / J. Raymond Dwyer, Prop. / Fitchburg Mass. / Good For 10c In Trade. 2 1/4 i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Tonquish Temple Assn. Token (Plymouth, Michigan)3293 - Tonquish Temple Assn. Token (Plymouth, Michigan)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Tonquish Temple Assn. / 1924; Rev.: Good For / 1 / Brick. Rd., Br., 25mm, AU. Date: 1924 Location: Plymouth, Michigan HWAC# 44572
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 60.00
Sold to r********n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Four Butte, Montana Tokens (Two R6)3294 - Four Butte, Montana Tokens (Two R6)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four tokens, likely brass: Rex Buffet on South Main St, Spillum's on North Main St, Crystal Creamery (R6), and The Butte Amusements (R6) with a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
New Finlen Hotel Cigar Stand Token (Butte, Montana)3295 - New Finlen Hotel Cigar Stand Token (Butte, Montana)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A paper ticket one inch by two inches, laminated long ago. Obverse: New Finlen / Cigar Hotel Stand / Louis S. Cohn Co. Props. / Butte Montana / 1349;
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
City Billiards "Smile!" Cards (Lewiston, Montana)3296 - City Billiards "Smile!" Cards (Lewiston, Montana)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six "Smile!" cards, 5.25" x 3.25" each. Advertising--City Billiards, Lewistown, Montana. Cartoon image of man fishing in a boat,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Two Madison County Tokens from Sheridan and Twin Bridges.3297 - Two Madison County Tokens from Sheridan and Twin Bridges.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Tokens from Madison County that include Sheridan and Twin Bridges. R-4 Gould Hotel / Twin Bridges / Mont. // GF / $1.00 / IT. Round, Aluminum, 35
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 120.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
American Borax Co. Token (Crystal, Nevada)3298 - American Borax Co. Token (Crystal, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: American Borax Co. / Crystal / Nevada; Rev.: Good For / One / Meal. Al, 31mm, environmental damage. Rare Clark County town. Date: Location:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d******r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
Details...Bookmark