Western Frontiers Auction (October 2022)

Three company scrip pieces: $2 dollar note for Wooster House Prize Estate Danbury Connecticut dated February 1872; Grand Combination Package Certifica

Three examples of companies using advertising scrip: Pratts Foods and Veterinary remedies; with horse vignette; slight tear right side; Poll Parrot Sh

Gift Ticket entitling the holder to one share in the People's Gift Enterprise Association, gifts to be distributed by the Awarding Committee. 7...

1917 Series, $1 Postal Savings Note. Issued 1933. Redeemed 1964. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:

Rare One Beatle note good for "one Beatle." This certifies that there is on deposit in the Treasury of The United States of Beatlemania a ...

Lot of five $3 notes advertising businesses: two from 1869, A. Johnson Millinery, Bridgeton, New Jersey; 1869 Novelty Advertising New York; two 1877 V

Two notes issued by Dennis Kearney and Benjamin F. Butler satirizing legal tender. One Hundred Dollars "absolute money", in nothing , at n...

Nine pieces of currency to teach accounting in business schools. Pacific Business College of San Francisco, one dollar (located at 320 Post Street, op

Counterfeit Detector $1,000 Consolidated Five-Twenties Consols of 1865-68 6% Coupon Bond Hessler X152J About Uncirculated to Uncirculated. This counte

$100.00 6% Registered Bond June 15, 1864 Bond Detector Plate No. 6 Hessler Bond highlights Henry Gugler's engraving of Lincoln at top cente...

$1,000 Ten-Forties Coupon Bond Mar. 1, 1864 Bond Detector Book Plate 9 Hessler X142J Previously trimmed... Coupons removed This Plate example was Pla

$5,000 Ten-Forties Registered Bond Mar. 3, 1864 Bond Detector Plate Proof Hessler X142E Almost Uncirculated This Plate Proof was Plate 11 in The Ame

Pacific Railway Act Makes Transcontinental Train Possible Date(s): July 1, 1862 This is Plate 22 from the American Bond Detector of 1869. This Plate

Small copper ingot about 42 x 30mm, 3mm thick, "Washoe Reduction Works/ Anaconda" This is either an early, c 1900, souvenir copper ingot, ...

Very rare and quite probably unique presentation breast badge of the GAR in Montana. "Montana" on a broad copper colored hanger, under whi...

Wells Fargo/ & / Exp-Co-/ 2 Dols/ Dec. 1882. This Wells Fargo ingot is a replica that was used to fool people. Sometimes, crooks would make fak...

Lot of three interesting encased silver rounds with gold nugget inserts. 1) 2004 Eureka Stockade; Rev.: Elizabeth II / Australia / One Dollar; In 200

Three samples of gold: Round plastic case of small nuggets weighing 63.3 grams. Vial of gold foil weighing 3.1 grams. Small round plastic case of gold

Global Certification Services issued this 1/4 ounce silver medallion with placer gold. Obv.: miner with a placer nugget in his pan; 49er gold from the

Lot of 58 Alaska tokens and medals. Many 1960s trade dollars; trade tokens from many bars; 1959 statehood commemoratives; March 27, 1964 Alaska Earthq

Over 70 tokens and medals from The Last Frontier. Many plastic, many 1962 souvenir dollars; meal ticket from Pullen House of Skagway. Date: Country

Lot of 10 medals from San Francisco and nearby. Old San Francisco Mint; California Athletic Club; 1939 Golden Gate Exposition (2); The Press Club of S

11 1998 California Sesquicentennial gold discovery medals with gold flecks. 2 Carson City mint silver medals-Buzz Aldrin and CSG Western Conference 1

Lot of 17 tokens and medals from Central and Northern California. Bidwell Bar, Lake Oroville; Mt. Whitney Beer from Fresno Brewing Co.; Jimmie'...

Lot of six medals: 1) 1883 Knights Templar pilgrimage to San Francisco; 2) 1892 O. L. Henderson candidate for sheriff, Solano County; 3) 1898 Ticinese

Lot of six tokens from Colorado and 4 inch wide glass paper weight featuring the churches of Del Norte Colorado. Denver Mint medal; Old Ignatz Meyer S

The Official Statehood Medal commemorating the admission of Hawaii as the 50th state of the United States of America, August 21, 1959. Created by the

Choice 40mm silver medallion hung from red, white, blue ribbon from brass hanger. The silver medallion is high relief. This specimen AU/unc with stron

Choice 40mm silver medallion hung from red, white, blue ribbon from brass hanger. The silver medallion is high relief. This specimen AU with strong pa

A pair of copper 1928 medals, one complete with ribbon and hanger, and the other without the eagle with military symbolism hanger. The medals are roug

Lot of six medals from Nevada:1964 Nevada Centennial in bronze (2); Mike O'Callaghan governor; Nevada State Capitol/Carson City Coin Press; 1931...

Issued by Medallic Art Co. of New York to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the founding of Santa Fe New Mexico (1610-1960). Designed by Kay Van El

Lot of 17 tokens and medals from The Empire State. The "21" Club (5); Leon & Eddie's (4); Cathedral of St. John; also Buffalo, Po...

Lot of five medals dating 1904 and older. 1) 1904 Native Sons of the Golden West Calistoga Meeting (unique shape, made by Wirth & Jachens of Kea...

Created by Park West Gallery, a double-sided bronze medallion, from the edition of 2500 pieces. Designed by Romain De Tirtoff, (also known as Erte&#...

Indian Artifacts by Russell, Indian Peace Medals in American History by Prucha, Indian Peace Medals Issued in the United States 1789-1889 by Belden.

Seven commemorative sets authorized by the Oglala Lakota Sioux Nation to raise tribal profile and provide income for tribal needs. Each card has a med

Early version of the plaster model used by the California tribe of Santa Ysabel Indians to make the reverse of their 2012 coinage. 9 1/2 inches in dia

Lot of over 25 medals from American industrial products. Chrysler; Edison; Philco; Special Morning Milk; John Deere Farm Equipment; Westinghouse; Hot

Produced by the Medallic Art Company of New York, in original package with stand and paperwork. Designed by Paul Manship, silver issues were limited t

Obv.: Inauguration Du Chemin De Fer De Lyon A Geneve / 16 Mars 1858 / (pictorial Railway engine) / A. Bovy; rev.: Post Tenebras Lux / (coat of arms).

Lot of eleven German, English and American transportation pieces, railroads and steamships. Leicestershire Street Railway; Union Pacific Railroad Comp

Five different shooting competition medals. These medals are from the National Rifle Association (not dated), the Northwest Sportsmen's Club (3 ...

Medallic Art Co. of New York issued this .999+ fine silver medal to commemorate the christening of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Enterprise at

Henry Wells and William Fargo created Wells, Fargo and Company in 1852. In 2002 they commemorated their 150th anniversary by having the Northwest Terr

Lot of 20+ tokens/medals by whiskey makers. Old Government; Seagrams; Park & Tilford; Glenmore; Clark's Pure Rye; I. W. Harper; Old Drum Bra...

The Whitman Publishing Company has been publishing the Red Book and the Blue Book for decades. This blue album is No.9158: Red & Blue Book Souve...

Nine inch long coin box filled with medals of all different subjects. George Washington, Falstaff Beer, Kiwanis Steam Railroad, Anchorage, Alaska; La

Lot of about 30 large size medals. Over sized Morgan Dollar replica from Lake Tahoe; Lincoln medal; Oscar Heyman & Brothers, New York; Placer Sa...

Lot of six medals and a pin: 1) blue and black enameled pin: Bahn Frei, N. B. T.; 2) 1847-1947 Swiss railway medal; 3) 1947 Helvetia medal; 4) 1846 I

About 100 modern medals, c. 1980's-90's. Many California and Nevada-Grass Valley, Virginia City, Nevada City, Elko, Mariposa, Bridgeport and...

Two nine inch long coin boxes of tokens and medals. Over a hundred transportation tokens. Diverse assortment of left overs from a giant collection th

Lot of 38 tokens, medals and coins. 1972 Bay Area Rapid Transit inaugural token; two Susan B. Anthony dollar coins; 1848 large cent found east of Sout

Over 100 wooden nickels, mostly from Northern California, and wooden Eisenhower dollars from Redwood City. Date: Country (if not USA): State: C

Lot of about 20 miscellaneous tokens, buttons, badges, pins, etc. Real grab bag. Mostly from the 20th century. Some examples include a Panama-Pacific

20 dies from 2.25-3.5". Southern, Pacific, Usher, HE&WTRy, San Francisco, Flagman, Bekins, Tavern of Tamalpais and more. Weight of about 40...

Lot of eight German images of U. S., Chinese and Italian coins. Silver and gold pictures with descriptions of the coins. St. Gaudens $20, Barber half

Eleven redwood dollars issued by the San Francisco Coin Club for their 20th anniversary in 1980. Also a hard shell case with three medals issued by th

Lot of eight different ancient coin books. These are guides to various ancient coins including Greek, Roman, Arabic, and Egyptian coins. All were publ

3 Greek coin reference books by Sear. Greek Coins and Their Values Vols. 1 and 2. Greek Imperial Coins and their Values. Date: Country (if not USA)

Roman Imperial Coinage by Spink. Vols. 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Gary Bracken Collection

White Mound $1 ALL 510f, R6; Cronemeyer 1898 $1 with sunburst ALL 148.1 R7; Cronemeyer 10c stamped with bullseye, ALL 140b R7 Date: Country (if no

Bailey, 5c CEDS 055, R9, rd, al. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Arizona City: Cedar Springs Provenance:

Nelson & Gorman, 5c, CHI 325a, R7 Date: Country (if not USA): State: Arizona City: Chin Lee Provenance:

Unlisted denomination in2010 Arizona Token book. Would be DIL 087c if listed. 25c. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Arizona City: Dilkon Pro

Located in far eastern Arizona, an ancient site, possibly occupied since about 1200.Hubbell Trading Post (established 1871) $1 round, GAN 370e, R3; Hu

Mullen, $1 HAL 540e, R9 Date: Country (if not USA): State: Arizona City: Halloysite Provenance:

Bennett, Hou-060, R6; Selva, Hou-765d, R10; Pine Springs, HOU-675c, badly pitted. Trading Post established 1877. In modern times became known for the

Four tokens from Indian Wells, A WELL KNOWN TRADING POST. Marty, INW-510f, R6; Indian Wells T P, INW 385c, R6; Hathorn INW 345c R10; Montano INW-535e

Obv.: Hotel Jerome Silver / Jerome / (pictorial hotel); Rev.: Enjoy A Complimentary Drink / Of Your Choice / J- Bar / Jacob's Corner / Century R...

Box Canyon 10c, LUP 085b R4; Gorman & Beck 25c, LUP 325c, R6;; Irick & Bennett, 25c, LUP 385c, R6; Romero $1, LUP 735e, R6; State line 10c ...

Porter, $1, NAV 675e R10 Rd Brass. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Arizona City: Navajo Provenance:

Gibson 5c SAN 325a, R7; ,Sanders Trading 50c SAN 755d R5 Date: Country (if not USA): State: Arizona City: Sanders Provenance:

Cassady 10c SUNS 105b, R9; Sunrise Trading $5 SUNS 790 R5; Sunrise Trading 25c, Oct, br, 29mm, unlisted Date: Country (if not USA): State: Arizo

To Dende token, 25c, TOD 055c, R9 Date: Country (if not USA): State: Arizona City: To-Delide Provenance:

Nakaisto Trading Post, 50c, unc, NAA 555f, R6 Salina Springs 50c R8 SALS 755d Date: Country (if not USA): State: Arizona City: Provenance:

Six different Indian Trader tokens, all popular pieces rated R3 to r5 Bylas $5 BYL 095g; San Carlos $1 SAC 7855f; Tees Too $1 TEE 815e; Hunters Point

This token was identified by an unknown person and sold to our client as "Colorado Reserve". However, according to Spooner, Salt was liste...

Lot of 19 Arizona tokens. First Federal Savings of Phoenix; Prescott Centennial; 1963 Arizona Centennial; Old Tucson; 1968 Navajo Tribal Centennial;

Lot of twelve tokens and dog licenses from Fresno County. Dog licenses: 1958, 1961, 1964, 1966. Fresno: Mayer Bar; R. A. Talbert; D. H. Lafferty &am...

Lot of seven pieces from Kingsburg: 1945 dog tag; 1945 Rabies vaccine; City Bakery; Orosi Carwash; Skeleton Club (2); Slim Cowen's Billiard Hall...

Chinese in California! HOP LEE / MENDOTA, / CAL. // GOOD FOR / 1 / DRINK; Br., rd., 21 mm. Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City:

THOS. OCKENDEN / OCKENDEN, / CAL. / MOISE-K CO. S.F. // GOOD FOR / 12Ω¢ / CIGAR; Br., Octagonal, 26 mm. Date: Country (if not USA):

Lot of seven Reedley tokens including the unlisted Coliseum Billiard Hall; Boles & Davenport; P. G. Reedley Coffee House; Akin Pool Hall; Pachec...

Lot of ten tokens from Reedley: Crosby Bros; Glidden's Smoke House; The Hub; C. S. Gregg's Card Room; Reedley Coliseum (2); Stewart & Ga...

Lot of 19 tokens from Reedley: Stewart's Pool Hall; Stewart Billiard Hall (4) ; Stewart & Gallaher (5); Leona Pearl; paper token from the Re...

SHY'S POOL / F. CERUTTI / RIVERDALE, / CALIF. // GOOD FOR / 5¢ / IN TRADE; Al., rd., 22 mm. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Califo...

Rare Tulare County town: ADAMS & WASSON / TIPTON, CAL. // 5¢; Al., rd., 21 mm. Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City: T...

Lot of 22 tokens and encased pennies from Tulare County: Lindsay (2); Dinuba (4); Lemon Cove; Tulare; Alpaugh; Porterville (7); Visalia (5). Date:

Two rare Ingle System tokens from Tulare County's Cutler Mercantile Company: GF 1c and 10c. CUTLER MERC. CO. / 1 // IN TRADE ONLY / 1 / INGLE...

Lot of over 45 miscellaneous tokens from California. Eureka, Bishop, Hemet, Death Valley, South Lake Tahoe, many from San Francisco and San Jose. Da

Lot of 13 tokens from Central California: Stanislaus County (3); Madera; Colusa; Merced (6) ; Dos Palos; Hanford; Chowchilla; Modesto; Hanford (encase

Lot of 14 tokens and medals from South California. Four Idylwild Festival medals from 1960-1963. El Monte, Los Angeles, Glendale, Alhambra Anillo toke

Eight (8) different $5 counters with Liberty obverse and California miner reverse. Includes one rare silver plate (in this case, appears to be plated,

Three 1849 California miner counters. Obv.: Liberty head / 1849 / thirteen stars; Rev.: miner with gold pan / 1849. All the size $5 gold piece. Date:

Lot of 23 fractional gold tokens. A variety of round, octagonal, most 1/2 dollar. Some BU. Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City:

Obv.: Indian Head / 13 stars / 1853; Rev.: Wreath around / Cali / Fornia / Gold. Round, 10 mm; 0.2 grams. Date: 1853 Country (if not USA): State:

Obv.: Liberty Head / thirteen stars / 1853; Rev.: California / (star) / Gold; octagonal; 10 mm; 0.2 grams. Date: 1853 Country (if not USA): Stat

Six tokens from Delta County. Hotchkiss (3): Nealy Bros.; Hotchkiss Club; Wood & Wood. Paonia (3): Club Room; W. L. DeWoody; Henry Tefft. Date...

Two tokens from Gordon, the GF 5 cent an unlisted denomination. 1) VALENTINE SUPENZIZ / GORDON, / COLO. // GOOD FOR / 12Ω¢ / IN TRAD