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2013 April Treasures & Tribes Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3800 S Virginia St, Reno, Nevada, 89502, United States

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Welcome to another great sale!

This sale offers some of the best collections ever assembled in a number of different collecting categories.


Numismatics and Gold

Jack Totheroh Period I Cal Fractional Collection. The best collection of Period One California Fractional Gold coins since the Jay Roe Sale.

The Jack Totheroh Numismatic Library. Hundreds of catalogs dating back to 1859 containing sales of Cal Fractional Gold coins.

Bergen/Istvan Cal Fractional Collection. One of the best registry (unofficial) sets ever assembled of Period One and Two Cal Fractional Gold. 70% of this collection consists of the finest or second-finest known coins.

The Finest Known M.E. Hart Coins of the Golden West.

Ingots. A number of unique ingots of varying metals from several old collections.

California Gold Rush Artifact and gold specimen Collection. Wonderful lots from an old collection of gold in quartz jewelry, artifacts, nuggets, and specimens.

Currency. Interesting and unusual currency items and ephemera, including an 1837 broadside for a bank buying currency from other banks from the “hard-times period.”

Mormon Currency Collection

Mormon Currency Collection. The most important group of Mormon Currency assembled since the famous Ford Sale, and possibly better!

Native American Collections

The Grandma Ness Panamint Basket Collection. One of the finest collections ever assembled, held by the weaver’s family for three generations.

The Tahoe-Wovoka Estate Collection. Contains fabulous Native American artistry, from exceptional baskets to priceless art.

The Yosemite Trading Post Collection. A wonderful collection of the contents of the Yosemite Trading Post when it closed decades ago, assembled by long-time Lee Vining residents.

The American West Collection. A group of exceptional large baskets from the founding family of one of America’s largest corporations.

Vinegar Library of Native American Art and History. Fabulous library of Smithsonian publications (c1900) and others, with beautiful and striking color illustrations of Native American art and life.


General Americana

Saloon and Advertising Collections. Bottles, signs, mirrors, trays, tokens, and an assortment of saloon collectibles.

Express and Railroad. Outstanding collection of express and railroad items, including original ticket punching devices from the Virginia and Truckee Railroad; rare stock certificates from Nevada rails; and, a group of material related to western rail financier Borax Smith, including material from the Tonopah and Tidewater RR. Also, original locks from Wells Fargo and Tonopah Tidewater handed down in a California agent’s family.

Mono-Inyo Posatal Cover Collection. A collection of rare and fascinating postal covers from the Mono-Inyo region, many with postmarks unlisted in Williams!

Adolph Sutro Collection. An original hand-signed petition for the tunnel and other rarities.

James King of William Collection. Original documents from the c1900 sale of part of his estate.

Assay documents from all over the West.

Nevadiana. Much more from the Maish Collection and others.

George Wingfield Collection. A small group of his personal items from the Spradling-Wingfield family.

Idahoiana. Fabulous collection of early Idaho documents from the late Lynn Langdon collection.

Mining Artifacts

Collections of candlesticks, scales, and many authentic artifacts mining equipment.
Preview
Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite#309
Reno, NV 89511
Thursday April 11, 10am-6pm
* Preview also available by appointment

Live Auction
Friday & Saturday
April 12-13, 2012
9am PDT starting time, both days

Location
Atlantis Casino & Resort
Grand Ballroom #4
3800 S. Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89502

Lot Pick Up
Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite #309
Reno, NV 89511
Sunday April 14th, 10am-1pm

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1853 round ¼ Dollar, BG-215, Low Rarity 7, Die State II (reverse reground, only 12 berries visible).140 - 1853 round ¼ Dollar, BG-215, Low Rarity 7, Die State II (reverse reground, only 12 berries visible).
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1853 Same obverse; similar reverse, but 8 touches bow. Also by Frontier Deviercy. Extremely Rare: 12 recorded examples, one of which is holed, and pr
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to b********1 for 2,585.00
 
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1854 round ¼ Dollar, BG-216, Rarity 6, Die State I (polished dies; prooflike, rust on head and some 141 - 1854 round ¼ Dollar, BG-216, Rarity 6, Die State I (polished dies; prooflike, rust on head and some
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1854 Same obverse die as BG-215, reground; fragmented wreath with date in straight line. By Frontier Deviercy. Very Rare. Flashy Prooflike Choice Bri
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to b********1 for 3,290.00
 
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A second example of BG-216, Rarity 6, Die State II (rust in fields at perephery [largely obscured by142 - A second example of BG-216, Rarity 6, Die State II (rust in fields at perephery [largely obscured by
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1854 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated, obverse Prooflike. PCGS MS63. Serial# 26703054 Totheroh Collection HKA#63382
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to b********1 for 3,760.00
 
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1853 G G. round ¼ Dollar, BG-217, High Rarity 7, Die State I (double punching of 8 visible).143 - 1853 G G. round ¼ Dollar, BG-217, High Rarity 7, Die State I (double punching of 8 visible).
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1853 Struck by Frontier, Deviercy Co. for the French jewelers Gaime, Guillemot Co., Montgomery Street, San Francisco. While Jay Roe considered the e
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to b********1 for 21,150.00
 
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1853 G G. round ¼ Dollar, BG-218.144 - 1853 G G. round ¼ Dollar, BG-218.
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1853 Obverse of BG-217, date off center to right (3 below A). Extremely Rare; 10 recorded specimens in Breen-Gillio 2003, perhaps including duplicatio
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to b********1 for 3,642.50
 
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1853 G G. round ¼ Dollar, BG-219, Low Rarity 7145 - 1853 G G. round ¼ Dollar, BG-219, Low Rarity 7
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1853 Similar obverse, 3rd star close to tip of nose, upper part of head weak; 8 directly below 1st L on reverse. Extremely Rare: 12 recorded specimens
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to b********1 for 3,642.50
 
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No Date (1853) round ¼ Dollar, BG-221, Rarity 3, Die State I (perfect dies, long obverse dentils).146 - No Date (1853) round ¼ Dollar, BG-221, Rarity 3, Die State I (perfect dies, long obverse dentils).
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1853 By Antoine Louis Nouizillet. Like Frontier, Deviercy Co., he made both octagonal and round pieces. Small Liberty head, 11 stars around; ¼...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to R****u for 763.75
 
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A second example of BG-221, Rarity 3, Die State III (repolished obverse with shorter dentils, obvers147 - A second example of BG-221, Rarity 3, Die State III (repolished obverse with shorter dentils, obvers
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1853 Sharply struck, pristine Brilliant Uncirculated. PCGS MS62. There are no sales records of different die states. Serial# 26703058 Totheroh Collect
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to 9***0 for 1,057.50
 
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A third BG-221, Rarity 3, Die State III.148 - A third BG-221, Rarity 3, Die State III.
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1853 Though nominally the same die state as Lot 048, there are differences in die progression; specialists should examine these lots closely. Well str
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to 9***0 for 1,292.50
 
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No Date (1853) round ¼ Dollar, BG-222, Rarity 2, Die State I (perfect dies).149 - No Date (1853) round ¼ Dollar, BG-222, Rarity 2, Die State I (perfect dies).
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1853 Another issue absolutely certain to have been made in 1853; two examples were recovered from the wreck of the S.S. Winfield Scott, which sailed D
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to R****u for 1,057.50
 
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A second example of BG-222, Rarity 2, Die State I150 - A second example of BG-222, Rarity 2, Die State I
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1853 Sharp, lustrous Brilliant Uncirculated, thin scratch on cheek. PCGS MS62. Ex Bowers and Merena Blevins 6-7-85, Lot 7188. This is the first occura
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b********1 for 1,233.75
 
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A third BG-222, Rarity 2, Die State II (cracked through tops of wreath and numerator).151 - A third BG-222, Rarity 2, Die State II (cracked through tops of wreath and numerator).
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1853 Sharply struck, frosty, Gem Brilliant Uncirculated--a perfect Type coin! PCGS MS65. Serial# 26703060 Totheroh Collection HKA#63492
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to b********1 for 1,527.50
 
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A fourth BG-222, Rarity 2, Die State II.152 - A fourth BG-222, Rarity 2, Die State II.
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1853 Razor-sharp strike, Brilliant; reddish patina in fields gives almost a cameo effect. PCGS MS63. Serial# 26703062 Totheroh Collection HKA#63493
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Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to b********1 for 1,233.75
 
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No Date (1853-4) round ¼ Dollar, BG-223, Low Rarity 4, Die State I (lowest inner left berry visible 153 - No Date (1853-4) round ¼ Dollar, BG-223, Low Rarity 4, Die State I (lowest inner left berry visible
Holabird-Kagin Americana
c1853-4 Same head, still with 12 stars, one touching bust point; same reverse die, but heavier cracks. Another Nouizillet issue. Frosty Choice Brillia
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to 9***0 for 763.75
 
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Another BG-223, Low Rarity 4, Die State II (heavier reverse die breaks, lowest inner left berry not 154 - Another BG-223, Low Rarity 4, Die State II (heavier reverse die breaks, lowest inner left berry not
Holabird-Kagin Americana
c1853-4 Frosty Choice Brilliant Uncirculated, light scratch on cheek. PCGS MS63. Serial# 26703064 Totheroh Collection HKA#63495
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to 9***0 for 998.75
 
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No Date (1854?) round ¼ Dollar, BG-224, Rarity 3 Die State I (no reverse cracks).155 - No Date (1854?) round ¼ Dollar, BG-224, Rarity 3 Die State I (no reverse cracks).
Holabird-Kagin Americana
c1854 Same obverse. ¼ DOLLAR with no star, 7 berries on each branch. By Nouizillet. Uncirculated with reddish toning, blue highlights around de...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to b********1 for 763.75
 
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A second, BG-224, Rarity 3, Die State between I and II (reverse crack just starting at 4:00)156 - A second, BG-224, Rarity 3, Die State between I and II (reverse crack just starting at 4:00)
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1854 Attractive gold color, die crack somewhat obscured by holder. PCGS Genuine (Cleaning -- UNC Details). Serial# 26703068 Totheroh Collection HKA#6
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to b********1 for 646.25
 
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Another BG-224, Rarity 3, Die State between I and II (reverse cracks from rim starting at 4:00 and 1157 - Another BG-224, Rarity 3, Die State between I and II (reverse cracks from rim starting at 4:00 and 1
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1854 Brilliant Uncirculated, sharply struck reverse, slightly bowed. PCGS MS62. Serial# 26703067 Totheroh Collection HKA#63499
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to 9***0 for 587.50
 
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A third BG-224, Rarity 3, Die State between I and II (reverse cracks from rim at 12:30, 4:00, and 10158 - A third BG-224, Rarity 3, Die State between I and II (reverse cracks from rim at 12:30, 4:00, and 10
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1854 Choice Uncirculated, attractive reddish and blue toning in fields, few faint scratches and light deposits. PCGS MS63. Serial# 26703065 Totheroh C
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to R****u for 646.25
 
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A fourth BG-224, Rarity 3, Die State II (reverse cracks from rim at 12:30, 4:00, 7:30, and 10:30)159 - A fourth BG-224, Rarity 3, Die State II (reverse cracks from rim at 12:30, 4:00, 7:30, and 10:30)
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1854 Uncirculated, even gold color, adhesion at left inner berry above D. PCGS MS62. Serial# 26703071 Totheroh Collection HKA#63501
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to b********1 for 705.00
 
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