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"Fred Holabird's Grand Finale": Mining, Americana, & Numismatics Live Auction (2025 October)

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Day 1, October 31st, 2025 (Lots 1000-1632)
Stocks & Bonds (Lots 1000-1632)
Mining feat. McDonald Collection (1000-1526)
Railroad (1527-1580)
Misc. Categories incl. Banking, Government, Express (1581-1632)

Day 2, November 1st, 2025 (Lots 2000-2575)
Art feat. Dan Muller Western Collection (Lots 2000-2040)
Native Americana & Cowboy (2041-2192)
Minerals & Fossils (2193-2310)
Mining Ephemera & Artifacts (2311-2575)

Day 3, November 2nd, 2025 (Lots 3000-3579)
Numismatics (Lots 3000-3579)
World’s Fair & Expositions (3000-3037)
US Mint (3038-3057)
Currency & Scrip feat. McDonald Nevada Collection (3058-3139)
Ingots (3140-3153)
Coins (3154-3363)
Medals & Exonumia (3364-3450)
Tokens (3451-3579)

Day 4, November 3rd, 2025 (Lots 4000-4541)
General Americana (Lots 4000-4541)
Geo. Sort (4000-4297)
Jewelry feat. Comstock Collection (4298-4357)
Misc. Categories incl. Bottles, Books, Fire (4358-4541)

Day 5, November 4th, 2025 (Lots 5000-5467)
Transportation (Railroadiana, Steamer, Stage) (Lots 5000-5074)
Wells Fargo & Express (5075-5122)
Philatelic (5123-5202)
Sports (5203-5229)
Political feat. Presidential Autographs (5230-5263)
Militaria (5264-5410)
Firearms & Weaponry (5411-5467)
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Adams' Official Premium List of U. S. Private & Territorial Gold Coins [203632]3359 - Adams' Official Premium List of U. S. Private & Territorial Gold Coins [203632]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Published by Edgar H. Adams in 1909, a 72 page soft cover booklet of the Official Premium List of United States private and territorial gold coins ind
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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History of Augustus Humbert $50 Slug by Sol Kaplan [203598]3360 - History of Augustus Humbert $50 Slug by Sol Kaplan [203598]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Undated five page double spaced typewritten paper: "Was Augustus Humbert Mintmaster of the first United States Mint in California". Staple...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****r for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Rare Coin Books (2) [204439]3361 - Rare Coin Books (2) [204439]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two vintage rare coin books: 1) "Rare Coins of America, England, Ireland, Scotland, France, Germany and Spain" by Numismatic Bank, Boston,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Bank Bags Including Tonopah Banking Corp. [202766]3362 - Bank Bags Including Tonopah Banking Corp. [202766]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. Rare, The Tonopah Banking Corp. bank bag stamped "$100 Silver". c1900. Same company that installed the safe in the Mizpah Ho...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to V******e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Canvas Bank Bag Collection (8) [204096]3363 - Canvas Bank Bag Collection (8) [204096]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight canvas bank bags: 1) Wells Fargo Bank / 4; 12 x 18 inches; 2) Please Do Not Cut / Bag When Opening / Return To / U. S. Mint / Nickels / $200 / 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Alaska So-Called Dollars, 11pcs [202589]3364 - Alaska So-Called Dollars, 11pcs [202589]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of seven brass/bronze so-called dollars, one so-called half-dollar, and four brass tokens commemorating places and events in Alaska. Designs i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to r*o for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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US Army Maneuvers Medal, Atascadero, CA [191969]3365 - US Army Maneuvers Medal, Atascadero, CA [191969]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1910 US Army Maneuvers Medal, probably nickel-silver, rev text reads: // U.S. ARMY / MANEUVERS / ATASCADERO, CAL. / 1910 //. Rare item. Approx 40mm. ^
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Mechanics' Institute Bronze Medal 1880 [202857]3366 - Mechanics' Institute Bronze Medal 1880 [202857]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Awarded to Mrs. M. G. Meister for paintings on tin. Bronze, 43 mm, 38 grams. Mechanics' Institute is a historic membership library, cultural ev...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Mechanics' Institute Silver Medal 1886 [202858]3367 - Mechanics' Institute Silver Medal 1886 [202858]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
San Francisco Mechanics' Institute silver medal awarded to J. L. Nicks for New York and Helpmate sewing machines. Silver, 49 mm, 44 grams. ^ Da...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******n for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Japanese Peace Treaty San Francisco 1951 Medal [203596]3368 - Japanese Peace Treaty San Francisco 1951 Medal [203596]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Octagonal medal (45 mm) mounted on cardboard with a traditional Japanese decorative element on the left side. Medal reads: San Francisco Calif. / The
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a*******s for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Calif. Governor's Staff 14kt Gold Badge (1891), Donner Significance [203890]3369 - Calif. Governor's Staff 14kt Gold Badge (1891), Donner Significance [203890]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
14kt gold lapel badge "Lt Col. W. D. Sanborn, ADC / N.G.C." 2" long, 1.5" diameter. "California/ Governor's/ Staff"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,800.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to Q*b for (3,100.00 + 775.00BP) = 3,875.00
 
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San Jose Fireman's Badge & Photo 1879 [204210]3370 - San Jose Fireman's Badge & Photo 1879 [204210]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare! San Jose fireman George Gurley's portrait in uniform. A 4 x 6 photograph by Wright of 34 West Santa Clara Street San Jose, in pencil on r...
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Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Choice Gold California Fire Department Badges, and Firemen's Archive [132778]3371 - Choice Gold California Fire Department Badges, and Firemen's Archive [132778]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Absolutely choice trio of gold Walnut Creek, California Fireman's badges. The oldest is 14kt, engraved to Guy Spencer on the back, 1924. The b...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Native Sons of the Golden West Badge [203602]3372 - Native Sons of the Golden West Badge [203602]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Undated badge from the California Parlor No. 1 chapter of the Native Sons of the Golden West. Miners pick and shovel with the badge below. Red and bla
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S********e for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Native Sons of the Golden West Gold Medals (2) [204855]3373 - Native Sons of the Golden West Gold Medals (2) [204855]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two 14 karat gold medals from the Native Sons of the Golden West: 1) Charter Member Sequoia Chapter 160; blue and gold enameled, 14 mm square; 1.8 gra
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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California Volunteers Spanish American War Medal [205253]3374 - California Volunteers Spanish American War Medal [205253]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This 38mm medal was struck as an award to men of the California Volunteers who served in the Spanish American War. Although unissued, this is a heavy
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to o********r.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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California Medal Group (5) [204962]3375 - California Medal Group (5) [204962]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five medals: 1) Chi Chi Club Palm Springs; 2) Pacific Coast Numismatic Society 1932; 3) Wah Hing; 4) B'nai B'rith Lodge No. 4 San Fra...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
 
 
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Silver CSNA Medal/ Walter & Co. Token [204731]3376 - Silver CSNA Medal/ Walter & Co. Token [204731]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) 1974 California State Numismatic Association semi-annual convention Sacramento silver medal. 2) D. N. & E. Walter & Co. // 18...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Pikes Peak Centennial Celebration So-Called Dollars [205324]3377 - Pikes Peak Centennial Celebration So-Called Dollars [205324]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of (2) SCD's, Zebulon Pike Centennial. Tokens as follows: 1906 Pike's Peak Centennial Official Medal, French silver-gray finish, fob rem...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to D******D for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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1898 Spanish American War Love Token (Florida Camp) [195476]3378 - 1898 Spanish American War Love Token (Florida Camp) [195476]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
As soldiers prepared to go fight in Cuba, including the Nevada Volunteers who were members of "Torrey's Roughriders", they stayed at a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a*******s for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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