Kagin's September 2017 West Coast Auction

Auction Details

Held in conjunction with the
Santa Clara Coin Expo
September 14th through 16th, 2017

Santa Clara Convention Center
5001 Great America Pkwy
Santa Clara, CA 95051

Coin Show - Exhibit Hall D

Lot Viewing Room - Exhibit Hall D

Auction Room - Great America Meeting Room 1,
2nd Floor
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Pre-1957 5C "Bo Hughes" Carving1001 - Pre-1957 5C "Bo Hughes" Carving
Kagin's, Inc
An original carving by master carver George Washington "Bo" Hughes. It is of the typical hobo nickel subject, a bearded man wearing a hat....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 850.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to b********e for (600.00 + 105.00BP) = 705.00
 
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1913 5C "Sharp Ear"1002 - 1913 5C "Sharp Ear"
Kagin's, Inc
A nice eye appealing original carving by an unknown artist dubbed "Sharp Ear" by the Original Hobo Nickel Society (OHNS). Many original ho...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to i**********s for (200.00 + 35.00BP) = 235.00
 
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5C Superior1003 - 5C Superior
Kagin's, Inc
A handsome original carving by an experienced artist. The subject's hat is especially well done with a curved, slightly raised brim. Well struct...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to K*******n for (600.00 + 105.00BP) = 705.00
 
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5C Original1004 - 5C Original
Kagin's, Inc
Great detail on this original carving by an unknown but proficient artist. The hat, collar and coat are expertly done and the subject's ear is p...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to 9***3 for (280.00 + 49.00BP) = 329.00
 
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1924 5C Bo Hughes1005 - 1924 5C Bo Hughes
Kagin's, Inc
This carving has all the identifiable characteristics of a "Bo" carving. The ear, nose and eye are the style employed by Bo on many of his...
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to 9***3 for (520.00 + 91.00BP) = 611.00
 
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5C Original1006 - 5C Original
Kagin's, Inc
Another outstanding carving by an unknown but obviously very talented artist. The smooth crowned derby with no hatband is nicely carved as is the ear
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to m*********s for (220.00 + 38.50BP) = 258.50
 
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5C Original1007 - 5C Original
Kagin's, Inc
The dark, recessed stippled background on this original carving accents the central figure very dramatically. The hat brim is slightly raised and the
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*****e for (220.00 + 38.50BP) = 258.50
 
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5C Lot of 2: Original1008 - 5C Lot of 2: Original
Kagin's, Inc
The bow on this original carving's hatband is well to the rear, an unusual feature for a hobo nickel. Curly hair, beard and moustache are featur...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to 9***3 for (300.00 + 52.50BP) = 352.50
 
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5C "Prince"1009 - 5C "Prince"
Kagin's, Inc
The OHNS graders have labeled this character as "Prince". A high crowned derby with an unusual hatband covers a great deal of this gentlem...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to 9***3 for (320.00 + 56.00BP) = 376.00
 
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5C Bo Hughes - Pre-Injury1010 - 5C Bo Hughes - Pre-Injury
Kagin's, Inc
Again, an obvious original carving by "Bo" Hughes and very much in demand among hobo nickel enthusiasts. Coins attributed to Bo, one of on...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to m*********s for (650.00 + 113.75BP) = 763.75
 
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5C Bo Hughes - Pre-Injury Clown1011 - 5C Bo Hughes - Pre-Injury Clown
Kagin's, Inc
The clown was a favorite subject of Bo's carvings as it is believed that amid his vagabond travels he spent some time with carnivals and/or circ...
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Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to R****u for (800.00 + 140.00BP) = 940.00
 
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5C Original1012 - 5C Original
Kagin's, Inc
A wonderful original carving by an unknown adroit artist with many "special" features not seen on a lot of coins in this genre. The eyebro...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to 9***3 for (480.00 + 84.00BP) = 564.00
 
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5C Lot of 2: Original1013 - 5C Lot of 2: Original
Kagin's, Inc
Lot of two original pieces. The first is interesting in that the field surrounding the figure has been deeply carved out, leaving a cameo appearance t
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 9***3 for (320.00 + 56.00BP) = 376.00
 
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5C Lot of 2: Original1014 - 5C Lot of 2: Original
Kagin's, Inc
Another two-lot offering, both of which portray the typical hobo nickel carvers subject, a bearded man wearing a derby. The first original specimen ha
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to h********n.. for (440.00 + 77.00BP) = 517.00
 
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5C Lot of 5: Original1015 - 5C Lot of 5: Original
Kagin's, Inc
This is a five piece lot, all original, and all by unknown artists. Coin #1 in the lot depicts a long bearded man with a moustache and eyebrow on a 19
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Estimate : 450.00 - 650.00
Sold to 9***3 for (420.00 + 73.50BP) = 493.50
 
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ND 5C C-197 SVF Unknown. Totally carved; beautiful1016 - ND 5C C-197 SVF Unknown. Totally carved; beautiful
Kagin's, Inc
An outstanding, eye appealing top tier original carving on a "S" mint coin, probably from the teens (smaller "s"). Unquestionabl...
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Estimate : 1,760.00 - 2,600.00
Sold to b********e for (600.00 + 105.00BP) = 705.00
 
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ND 5C C-220 Brazzell WW1 Soldier1017 - ND 5C C-220 Brazzell WW1 Soldier
Kagin's, Inc
This is a modern carving by now deceased Frank Brazzell (initials on reverse between bison's legs). It depicts a WW I soldier, and is a copy of ...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to c********r.. for (80.00 + 14.00BP) = 94.00
 
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193? 5C C-228 Brazzell Skull1018 - 193? 5C C-228 Brazzell Skull
Kagin's, Inc
Another modern (post-1982) carving of a skull on a 1936 coin by an unknown artist. This subject seems to be a favorite among many modernists.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to h********n.. for (80.00 + 14.00BP) = 94.00
 
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1936 5C C-269 VF Bo Hat w/ Bow - above average1019 - 1936 5C C-269 VF Bo Hat w/ Bow - above average
Kagin's, Inc
This original carving by Bo Hughes exemplifies his best work and should command a runaway price. Coins of this quality, especially a specimen by one o
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Estimate : 2,800.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to K*******n for (1,600.00 + 280.00BP) = 1,880.00
 
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1937 5C C-303 Bo Domed hat w/ high collar1020 - 1937 5C C-303 Bo Domed hat w/ high collar
Kagin's, Inc
Another beautiful carving by "Bo". Once again, his style of hair, ear, "ski nose" and collar are unmistakable. The original rose...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to b*****e for (1,200.00 + 210.00BP) = 1,410.00
 
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