Best of The West - February 2014

This is a small silver ingot from Hong Kong, Shanghai. It has 4 unusual stamps on the face, one of which indicates 999.9 purity. It measures 53mm x 33

c1850 This is a classic California Gold Rush piece! This pocket scale (balance) with weights has a large eagle with gold time around the top of the o

Encased in a green painted metal box, approximately 3" x 7,” with “Miners’ Improved Gold Scale” lettered on the top of the case. “Manufactured ...

c1900 This handsome wood, brass, and glass countertop coin till was invented, patented, and manufactured by J. C. Cox--an inventor of several devices

A fine example of a Becker`s Sons Analytical Balance Scale from the early 1900s. This double-beam, brass pillar analytical balance scale is mounted to

1878 PCGS certified MS62 - HKA#66129

1878 PCGS certified MS63 - HKA#66130

1878 PCGS certified MS64 - HKA#66131

1890 PCGS certified MS63, Toned smokey grey golden. - HKA#66132

1891 PCGS certified MS62 - HKA#66133

1891 PCGS certified MS62 - HKA#66134

1891 PCGC certified MS63 - HKA#66135

1891 PCGS certified MS63+ - HKA#66136

1891 PCGS certified MS64 - HKA#66137

1891 PCGS certified MS64+ - HKA#66138

c1976 Lot of 3: 1 is a Gold casino gaming $100 token in 10k gold. The famous Holiday Hotel and Casino on the Truckee River distributed these tokens.

c1976 Gold casino gaming $100 token in 10k gold. The famous Holiday Hotel and Casino on the Truckee River distributed this piece. The obverse feature

c1854 Gold coin with "STONE & BALL" of Syracuse conterstrike vertically on obverse. Coin is almost AU condition. This coin is from an...

Same obverse die, repolished; similar reverse, but only 4 pairs of berries on each branch. Also signed by Nouizillet. Brilliant Prooflike Uncirculated

1896 Large 50mm fine silver coin, manufactured by Gorham Mfg. Silversmiths. The embossing on the obverse reads " A Government Dollar Contains ...

c1950 US $20 Reverse Type III, die facsimile. Trapezoidal die, 2 3/8 x 2.5" on top, 2.5 x 2.75" on bottom, 2" thick. SN 27992. Unkno...

c1972 Gold plated 24-coin proof set from the Danbury Mint, entitled "The Life of Jesus Series." All are in mint condition, are gold elect...

This rare shellcard is made in the style of a US $20 gold, similar to a Type II US $20, but without the motto. The interesting part, though, is the si

1933 Silver 38mm AU nice. Uncleaned Original Patina. Rarity 5. Less than 500 issued. - HKA#66242

Nice 28 coin set for the 1976 Olympics. These coins are $5 and $10 pieces. The $5's are one ounce rounds and the $10's are two ounce rounds,...

Sacramento Clearing House Certificate, $10, proof, unissued, cancelled with holes at signature site, good. Sonoma County Clearing House Certificate, $

c1929 This is a $10 from Tuscon National Bank, Charter 4287, Type 1. VG-F. This is a scarce note. - HKA#65694

c1890 This unusual piece measures 7.5” x 3.25”and was printed on thick paper. The right side has some small smudge marks, but otherwise excellent con

This lot contains four bank notes. Three are $20 notes from the Federal Reserve Friedberg 1870- and one from The Wells Fargo Nevada National Bank of S

c1907 Lot of 3: Rare set of San Francisco notes, $5, $10 and $20 denominations, all in excellent condition. - HKA#66109

1902 this is a $5 banknote from the First National Bank of Ventura. It is charter number #7210. 1904. Series 1902. Very good. Gordon Harris Estate -

c1789 Lot of 6: group of Connecticut currency, ranging from a 10 Shilling note to a Ten Pound note, and increments in between. These bills are both l

c1789 Paper bill, listed as a Four Pence note. This unique bill is both litho-printed, and hand lettered for serial number, 4795, date, July 2, 1789,

c1779 Very rare. Early currency, printed on 1 piece of rag paper—two identical copies of the same exchange, numbered #593 for $18 to be paid to Mr. J

c1793 Lot of 2: very early paper bills, with a 14 Shilling note and a 7 Pound note. They read "State of Connecticut. Pay-Table Office." T...

c1929 This is a duo, including a $5 from the Farmers National bank of Gret Bend, KS (Charter 11707, Type 1, vg-f) and and $10 from the First National

c1860 Lot of 21 sheets, with 4 unissued Exchange checks per sheet. These are from "J.P. Richards, Banker." There are 2 vignettes, 1 on ea...

c1902 This is a $10 bill from the Reno National Bank, signed by H.H. Kennedy and George Wingfield 1915. Charter #8424 & VG-fine. Gordon Harris...

1929 This is a Type 2 $20 banknote issued by The First National Bank in Reno. #7038. vg-f. Gordon Harris Estate - HKA#65758

1929 This is an uncut, uncirculated, no staple holes sheet of $5 banknotes issued by The First National Bank in Reno. Gordon Harris Estate - HKA#657

c1814 Lot of 3: unique paper curency notes from "The Manufacturer's Exchange Company." There are 2, 3, and 5 dollar denominations for...

1902 This is a $20 bank note from The Brownstown National Bank. Charter 9026, 1907 plain back. It is handsigned. Strong vertical fold at center only

c1818 Lot of 3: group of 1, 5 and 10 dollar denominations for paper currency notes, listed as the "Chamsberg & Bedford Turnpike Road Compa...

c1818 Lot of 3: group of 1, 5 and 10 dollar denominations for paper currency notes, listed as the "Chamsberg & Bedford Turnpike Road Compa...

c1818 Lot of 3: group of 1, 5 and 10 dollar denominations for paper currency notes, listed as the "Chamsberg & Bedford Turnpike Road Compa...

1872 This is a lot of two uncut State of South Carolina bond scrip bills. 1) This is an uncut sheet of a $20 and $50 denomination. Both are signed by

1841 This is a set of two Republic of Texas Treasury Warrants, one for $3, the other, for $1. The $1 is dated May 8, 1862 and is issued to T.B. Bursc

1929 This is a duo of Texas $10 bills, one from Comanche National Bank (Charter 4246, Type 1, vg-f), the other, The First National Bank of Huntsville

1864 This is a $500 dollar bill issued by the Confederate States of America on February 17, 1864. The serial number is 33138. It is signed by Registr

13 inches in length by 6 3/4 inches wide. Beveled edge, surfaces perfect, Eagle with harbor and surrounding country side. Provenance; Lot 1113 The Old

c1900 This lot contains eight silver certificates all in $1 denominations. Gordon Harris Estate - HKA#65756

1935 This is an uncirculated United States gold bond from the period 1933-1938. It comes with documentation Gordon Harris Estate - HKA#65752

1837 $1 Kirtland note, S/n 752, with scarce J. Smith Jr. and S. Rigdon signature combination. PCGS Fine 12 Apparent. Minor mounting stains and damage

1837 $10 Kirtland note, S/n 1045, with scarce J. Smith Jr. and S. Rigdon signature combination. PCGS 55 P.P.Q. Choice About New. Rust 8. - HKA#6616

1837 Rare $2 Kirtland note, S/n 1271, with scarce J. Smith Jr. and S. Rigdon signature combination. PMG Fine 12, Rust 5. - HKA#66158

1837 Very Rare $3 Kirtland Anti-Banking note, S/n 1137, with Frederick G. Williams and N.K. Whitney signature combination. PCGS Good 6 Apparent, dama

1837 One of the finest known $5 Kirtland note, S/n 1167, with rare J. Smith Jr. and S. Rigdon signature combination. PMG 58 Choice About Unc. Rust 7.

1837 Countersigned and Re-issued $5 Kirtland note with no S/n. Kirtland countersigned notes are always in high demand. Orignal signatures include J.

This note is on brighter paper and is unissued and unsigned. Upon examining the design the intricacies of the engraving are extreamly sharp and clear,

1858 S/n 1809. PMG Net Very Good 10. This note contains an engraved signature of Brigham Young. These are almost as rare as the Type 1 notes and are

1858 S/n 1111. PMG Net Good 6. This note contains an engraved signature of Brigham Young. Pieces missing around note, although does not affect body o

1898 Blue 10c S/n 4142, PMG About Uncirculated 55 & Red 10c S/n 12447 PMG About Uncirculated 55. These cancelled notes were sold and traded by ...

1896 S/n 1871, Uncertified Good. A 10c example printed on grey paper. This note is stamped with the date Jan, 1, 1896. This type of script was issued

1898 S/n 14315, Uncertified Good. A bright Red Uncancelled Meat note offered here. The bright red and blue notes were issued until 1906 and are the m

1874 S/n 78. Uncertified, Good 6. Salt Lake City National Bank was a non-Mormon establishment. The issuance surviving from this bank is quite scarce

1874 S/n 8, Uncertified G-VG. A nice choice Fine example of this non-Mormon bank currency. This is an unsigned remainder with the engraved date of Ja

1874 S/n 80, PCGS Good 6, Hole Punch Cancelled. A signed and issued $5 note with the signatures of Wells/Schofield. This note has seen significant ci

1856 S/n 984, uncertified, premium quality. Attractive Unc $1 from the mysterious Drovers Bank of Salt Lake City. These are often encountered in Unc

1876 Uncertified Good. These Yellow notes are quite scarce and although available occasionally years ago they are seldom seen offered today. Issued i

1869 This is a lot of two Scipio notes. PMG About Uncirculated 55 & PMG Choice Circulated 64. Two of the highest denominations produced by Scip...

A Major Numismatic Literary Discovery Exceptionally Rare Numismatic Collection Catalog of the Earl of Pembroke with detailed engraved prints of Early

1865 Original 1865 strike engraved by George T. Morgan whose name is found on the obverse bust trucation. - HKA#65609

c1888 This is an 18"x 18" broadside advertisement for The Eclipse Milling Company. It is labeled 196 LBS. Gold Dust Half Patent. Piece is...

c1717 Lot of 2. 1) Choice of early British gold coin counterfeit detector dating to 1717 to 1813. This piece is an intricate balance used for gold gu

c1717 This is a larger more complex model in comparison to pervious lots. Manufactured by A. Wilkinson, Ormskirk, Lancashire. There are printed instr

c1750 Early British Gold Coin Counterfeit Detector. Guinea. Manufactured by H. Bell, Prescot, Lancashire. Printed instructions on paper adhered to th

c1813 A rather strange piece, this detector unfolds to reveal two weights for balance. When unfolded the piece measures 10.25” x 4” tall. The name “R

c1850 This piece comes with its own delightful little wood box and sliding panel. Printed instructions for the piece can be seen on the sliding wood

c1850 This is a lot of 3 different British gold coin counterfeit defectors, for gold sovereign and half sovereign. Brass, 19th Century. From the J.J.

1855 A brass rocker scale manufactured and patented on Nov. 27, 1855 by John Allender. It measures 8.5” in length on a brass pivot base. The scale ha

This a lot of 3 brass counterfeit detectors, all are in their original box. The detectors were manufactured by Harrison, Bush’d Smith and T.S. The pie

This is a delightful folding counterfeit detector. Unfolded the piece measures 10.40” x 3” tall. There is no visible maker’s mark on the piece. When u

8 so-called half-dollars in a Capital Plastic holder. All in gem uncirculated condition except the Robert E. Lee replica. Others include Pony Express

Lot of 3 beautiful issues from Medallic Art. Co.: 1959 Alaska Statehood, 1970 South Carolina Tricenntenial, 1965 Centennial of the Statue of Liberty.

A marked studio proof of two Kentucky medallions from H. Alvin Sharpe (1910-1982—see his story in this catalog for the Gold and Ruby Pendant), who was

1851 Lot of two includes 1.) First of Exchange No.73 signed by William H. Chandler payable in Providence, RI for $3475.28. Dated Mar. 20, 1852 Allego

1855 Lot of 2 early and rare pieces in regards to a shipment of items from the Philadelphia Mint to San Francisco. They are dated August 4, 1855 and

c1900 Black bank pouch for the holding and carrying of gold coins, The gold lettering reads "Old Dominion Bank, Globe-Miami-Superior Arizona.&...

1855 Exquisitely handwritten letter from William Roberts, at Fort Point, California, July 26th, 1855, to his son Willie in S. Scituate, Rhode Island.

1862 This is a lot of five original counterfeit bills that were put into circulation during the War Between the States. There are two three dollar bi

1907 This piece of scrip was issued by the Oakland Clearing House on November 1, 1907. It is signed by Secretary George Meredith and the President of

The certificate is among the most important of all non-coin ephemera from the California gold rush coiners, because this company had the goal of produ

Obverse features a Mexican eagle with rabbit in talons. Reverse features ornately machined concentric circles with “50” in cenetr. Usually found with

c1850 Adams & Company, an express and forwarding agency of Boston opened a San Francisco office in October, 1849. D.H. Haskell was in charge. T...

c1850 Rare item from this obscure bank. Dunbar established this bank in 1850, where he redeemed at par the gold coins of Baldwin & Co. In 1851,...

c1850 Between 1849 and 1852 five express companies were put in operation in San Francisco. These Were Adams & Co., Page Bacon & Co., Palmer...

1819 Hentsch & Berton were the successors in 1863 to Henry Hentsch's banking and assay business in San Francisco. Hentsch was born in Genev...

c1850 Page, Bacon & Co. opened an express office in San Francisco in 1849. Although presumably a local concern, this company was in reality a b...

c1915 HK409 obverse, reverse: Exposition Guards / For Service; XF, ribbon with hanger. Reverse side has Exposition symbol, and Pan Pacific Internatio

1850 John Parrott was born in Virginia in 1810. As a young man he engaged in the mercantile business in Mazatlan, Mexico. He became very wealthy and