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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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1852 round Half D, BG-427, Low Rarity 6, Die State I (engraver’s guidelines [arcs of a circle] betwe240 - 1852 round Half D, BG-427, Low Rarity 6, Die State I (engraver’s guidelines [arcs of a circle] betwe
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1852 One of the first small California gold coins issued, perhaps the very coin shown to the editor of the New Orleans Daily Picayune June 29, 1852 (s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 9***0 for (1,800.00 + 315.00BP) = 2,115.00
 
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1853 round Half Dol., BG-428, Rarity 3, Die State I (perfect dies).241 - 1853 round Half Dol., BG-428, Rarity 3, Die State I (perfect dies).
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1853 Similar small Liberty head, 14 pearls on coronet, bust point close to 1st star, sharp-pointed dentils; similar reverse, but date changed to 1853
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to c********e for (550.00 + 96.25BP) = 646.25
 
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A second BG-428, Rarity 3, Die State II (cracks join tops of wreath and extend down through 5 to rig242 - A second BG-428, Rarity 3, Die State II (cracks join tops of wreath and extend down through 5 to rig
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1853 Sharply struck, frosty Brilliant Uncirculated, few light flecks of toning. PCGS MS62. Serial# 26703363 Totheroh Collection HKA#63595
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 9****r for (700.00 + 122.50BP) = 822.50
 
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1853 round Half Dol., BG-429, Low Rarity 4, Die State I (barely noticeable rim crumbling at upper ri243 - 1853 round Half Dol., BG-429, Low Rarity 4, Die State I (barely noticeable rim crumbling at upper ri
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1853 Apparently the same obverse die, reworked at borders to eliminate die crumbling, now with square dentils; similar reverse, 5 pairs of berries on
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to r********o.. for (500.00 + 87.50BP) = 587.50
 
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Another BG-42,Low Rarity , Unlisted Die State III (obvious rim crumbling at upper right, crack acros244 - Another BG-42,Low Rarity , Unlisted Die State III (obvious rim crumbling at upper right, crack acros
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1853 Brilliant Uncirculated, obverse frosty, reverse more reflective. PCGS MS62. Ex eBay Auction 3935037212, 10-17-2004. Serial# 26703364 Totheroh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to b********1 for (425.00 + 74.38BP) = 499.38
 
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1853 round Half Dol., BG-430, Rarity 3, Die State II (obverse rim crumbling at bottom, reverse lacks245 - 1853 round Half Dol., BG-430, Rarity 3, Die State II (obverse rim crumbling at bottom, reverse lacks
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1853 Another issue certain to have been issued in 1853, because three were recovered from the wreck of the S.S. Winfield Scott, which sailed December
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to b********1 for (475.00 + 83.13BP) = 558.13
 
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A second BG-430, Rarity 3, Die State III (both rims crumbling).246 - A second BG-430, Rarity 3, Die State III (both rims crumbling).
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1853 Even gold color, weakly struck in centers, appears to be brilliant uncirculated; did PCGS interpret streaks on planchet as tooling? PCGS Genuine
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9***0 for (500.00 + 87.50BP) = 587.50
 
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1854 round Half Dol., BG-431, Low Rarity 5, Die State II (obverse lightly polished, faint clash on r247 - 1854 round Half Dol., BG-431, Low Rarity 5, Die State II (obverse lightly polished, faint clash on r
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1854 The unique "Empty Wreath" variety, needed for every type set. Same head, 11 stars around, date transferred to obverse; same reverse i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to R****u for (1,000.00 + 175.00BP) = 1,175.00
 
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1855 round Half Dol., BG-432, Rarity 5248 - 1855 round Half Dol., BG-432, Rarity 5
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1855 Large Liberty head, stars close to bun and lowest curl; reverse identical to BG-431, but date added within wreath. By Nouizillet. Rare. Untoned f
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8****e for (750.00 + 131.25BP) = 881.25
 
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1855 round Half Dol., BG-433, Low Rarity 7, Die State I (heavy die break through stars 6 to 8, rim i249 - 1855 round Half Dol., BG-433, Low Rarity 7, Die State I (heavy die break through stars 6 to 8, rim i
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1855 Similar to BG-432, but most stars close to border; same reverse die, worse shattered. The last unsigned Nouizillet issue. Extremely Rare: 11 exam
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 and UP
Sold to b********1 for (7,750.00 + 1,356.25BP) = 9,106.25
 
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1856 N. round Half Dol., BG-434, Low Rarity 4, Die State III (clash marks polished out, trace remain250 - 1856 N. round Half Dol., BG-434, Low Rarity 4, Die State III (clash marks polished out, trace remain
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1856 Similar, but 9th, 10th, and 12th stars very close to device; date changed to 1856, N. replaces star below wreath. The only signed Nouizillet roun
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to r********o.. for (500.00 + 87.50BP) = 587.50
 
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Another BG-434, Low Rarity 4, Die State III.251 - Another BG-434, Low Rarity 4, Die State III.
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1856 Even gold color, fields marred by many scratches (to remove evidence of mount?). PCGS Genuine (Damage or Tooling -- AU Details). Ex Stack’s Ameri
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to b********1 for (375.00 + 65.63BP) = 440.63
 
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1853 round Half Dollar, BG-435, Low Rarity 5, Arms of California.252 - 1853 round Half Dollar, BG-435, Low Rarity 5, Arms of California.
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1853 Arms of California, 13 tiny stars around, date below; eagle with shield, CALIFORNIA GOLD/ HALF DOLLAR around. Unique designs make this a key to a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to b********1 for (10,000.00 + 1,750.00BP) = 11,750.00
 
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1854 round Half Dol., BG-436, Rarity 6, Eagle Reverse, Die State II ("period" die defect after date,253 - 1854 round Half Dol., BG-436, Rarity 6, Eagle Reverse, Die State II ("period" die defect after date,
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1854 Unusual Liberty head with coarse curls and hollow neck, 13 stars around; eagle with shield and branch, but no scroll (!), HALF DOL. 1854 around.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to 4***4 for (7,000.00 + 1,225.00BP) = 8,225.00
 
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No Date (1853-4) octagonal One Dol., BG-501, Low Rarity 5, Eagle Reverse, Die State I (crack from re254 - No Date (1853-4) octagonal One Dol., BG-501, Low Rarity 5, Eagle Reverse, Die State I (crack from re
Holabird-Kagin Americana
c1853-4 Gold color, mount removed, cleaned. PCGS Genuine (Mount Removed -- AU Details). Serial# 26897428 Totheroh Collection HKA#63607
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to R****u for (1,400.00 + 245.00BP) = 1,645.00
 
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A second BG-501, Low Rarity 5, Die State II (crack running vertically up right side, through ribbon255 - A second BG-501, Low Rarity 5, Die State II (crack running vertically up right side, through ribbon
Holabird-Kagin Americana
c1853-4 Attractive gold color, well struck, heavily cleaned reverse; 3 arrows removed and "D" engraved on shield, in relief--a love token?...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to R****u for (1,500.00 + 262.50BP) = 1,762.50
 
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1853 octagonal One Dol., BG-503Rarity 7, Eagle Reverse.256 - 1853 octagonal One Dol., BG-503Rarity 7, Eagle Reverse.
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1853 Same obverse die; larger crude eagle, CALIFORNIA COLD [!] 1853 above ONE DOL at ends of rocky base, all letters crowded and irregularly punched.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 and UP
Sold to R****u for (31,000.00 + 5,425.00BP) = 36,425.00
 
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1854 octagonal One Dol., BG-504, Low Rarity 5 Eagle Reverse, Die State I (perfect reverse die).257 - 1854 octagonal One Dol., BG-504, Low Rarity 5 Eagle Reverse, Die State I (perfect reverse die).
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1854 This type is illustrated on the front cover of Dye’s Gold and Silver Coin Chart Manual (1854 or 1855), valued at 98 cents as circulating money. S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to b********1 for (3,900.00 + 682.50BP) = 4,582.50
 
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1853 FD octagonal 1 Dollar, BG-505, Rarity 4, Die State II (reverse polished, GOLD and ORN fragmente258 - 1853 FD octagonal 1 Dollar, BG-505, Rarity 4, Die State II (reverse polished, GOLD and ORN fragmente
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1853 Beaded circle type, dated 1853. Smaller head as used on Frontier, Deviercy Co.’s octagonal ½ dollars (see Lots 082-092), 10 stars around;...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to b********1 for (650.00 + 113.75BP) = 763.75
 
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Another BG-505, Rarity 4, unlisted Die State beyond Die State II (reverse further repolished, OLD an259 - Another BG-505, Rarity 4, unlisted Die State beyond Die State II (reverse further repolished, OLD an
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1853 Light wear, unmarred obverse fields, lightly toned with flashes of iridescence. PCGS AU58. Serial# 26897432 Totheroh Collection HKA#63612
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to r******r for (1,500.00 + 262.50BP) = 1,762.50
 
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