AUCTION  / 

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

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 308, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States In Person PreviewPreview:

Auction Details

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)
FINAL AUCTION RECORD The Auctioneer’s podium notes serve as the final, legally binding record of the auction results, superseding any electronic bidding records. See Terms and Conditions
< Prev# Rows102050100Next >12345678. . .282930
 Choose Your Layout > Switch to Grid View Switch to List View
Rhyolite Clearing House Scrip Set: Four Different Denominations [204996]3099 - Rhyolite Clearing House Scrip Set: Four Different Denominations [204996]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different rare Rhyolite Clearing House Certificates: $1, $5, $10, and $20. All unissued in PMG holders. The Rhyolite certificates are conside
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to r*o for (2,000.00 + 500.00BP) = 2,500.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Postal Savings System $1 Note, Sparks, Nevada [204379]3100 - Postal Savings System $1 Note, Sparks, Nevada [204379]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Postal Savings System, $1 Savings Certificate, Sparks, Nevada, 1940. The Postal Savings System was founded in 1911 to give patrons the ability to save
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
Details...Bookmark
C.P. Babcock, Stoves Dealer in Virginia City, Nevada, Advertising Note, 1878 [202740]3101 - C.P. Babcock, Stoves Dealer in Virginia City, Nevada, Advertising Note, 1878 [202740]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An exceptional rarity; less than 3 pieces like this known. The front is a billhead for CP Babcock, dealer in Stoves, Ranges, Tin Ware, issued in 1878
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to f*****E for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
Details...Bookmark
HS Beck, Virginia City, Nevada Advertising Currency Note [204757]3102 - HS Beck, Virginia City, Nevada Advertising Currency Note [204757]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Exceptionally rare. Information about Beck's "Furniture and Household decorations" store covers the front, while a reproduction of a C...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to B*********g for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
Details...Bookmark
M. Friedmann, Cigar Dealer in Virginia City, Nevada, Advertising Note, 1887 [202739]3103 - M. Friedmann, Cigar Dealer in Virginia City, Nevada, Advertising Note, 1887 [202739]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An exceptional rarity; less than 3 pieces like this known. The front is a billhead for M. Friedmann, Dealer in Havanna and Domestic Cigars, Pipes, Cut
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to f*****E for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
Details...Bookmark
Virginia City, Nevada Benefit of Insane Asylum Scrip, 1872, Extremely Rare [203563]3104 - Virginia City, Nevada Benefit of Insane Asylum Scrip, 1872, Extremely Rare [203563]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extra rare! This fabulous piece is the finest example seen by us! $5 scrip issued by the Wells, Fargo & Co. Office in Virginia City, Nevada. &qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to s******V for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Society of Pacific Coast Pioneers Scrip Group, Virginia City, Nevada 1877 [204518]3105 - Society of Pacific Coast Pioneers Scrip Group, Virginia City, Nevada 1877 [204518]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Complete group of the three issued denominations: $5, $10, and $20. All with bear vignette, signed by president RH Taylor and the secretary. 5 x 8&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to B*********g for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Nevada Sixteen National Banks and Their Mining Camps 1974 [203960]3106 - Nevada Sixteen National Banks and Their Mining Camps 1974 [203960]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nevada Sixteen National Banks and Their Mining Camps 1974 First Printing Copy No. 25. By Melvin Owen Warns. Printed by Hewitt Printing Company, Chicag
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to t********n.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
Details...Bookmark
People Ice Company Scrip Coupon Books (6) [204974]3107 - People Ice Company Scrip Coupon Books (6) [204974]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Printed by the Kansas Bank Note Co. of Fredonia, Kansas for The Peoples Ice Co. of Coshocton, Ohio. Six books good for 200 lbs. of ice delivery. Dated
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a*****s for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Labor Exchange La Grande, Oregon 1/10 Scrip, 1896 [204615]3108 - Labor Exchange La Grande, Oregon 1/10 Scrip, 1896 [204615]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The face of this note features a globe with various work scenes on it while the back has a very allegorical vignette of a train with signs promoting...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to a*****s for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Black Diamond Collieries Scrip Coupon Books (13) [205173]3109 - Black Diamond Collieries Scrip Coupon Books (13) [205173]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Coal mine scrip coupon books. Patented December 28, 1920, coupon books good for merchandise in the stores of Black Diamond Collieries. Each book good
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s******V for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
Details...Bookmark
Boden & Graehl, Meats & Groceries, Scrip / Paper Token, 1903 [203588]3110 - Boden & Graehl, Meats & Groceries, Scrip / Paper Token, 1903 [203588]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dateline Brigham City, Utah, May 28, 1903. Due P. Peterson 30 cents in meat and groceries. 3.25 x 6" ^ Date: 1903 Country (if not USA): Stat...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b****6 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Gold Mountain Consolidated Mining Company Scrip Group, 1908 [204517]3111 - Gold Mountain Consolidated Mining Company Scrip Group, 1908 [204517]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Depression Scrip. Richfield, Utah. Lot of 4 notes, Includes $1, $2, $5, and $10, all with similar designs and with large red denomination underprint.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to c*********p for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Utah Volunteers Monument Advertising Note [204430]3112 - Utah Volunteers Monument Advertising Note [204430]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Utah Volunteers' Monument to be Erected, c.1899. Being a then-current banknote size, this uniface "front," (8 x 4 inches), depicts mil...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*****p for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Island Creek Stores Coupon Books (5) [204985]3113 - Island Creek Stores Coupon Books (5) [204985]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five $25 coupon books from the Island Creek Stores Company of Holden, West Virginia. Published by Southern Coupon of Birmingham, Alabama. Pages in den
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c*********p for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Scrip Currency [203807]3114 - Scrip Currency [203807]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three examples of scrip currency: 1) three uncut, unissued one dollar notes from Worthington, Ohio. 2) three uncut, unissued one, one and two dollar n
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
Details...Bookmark
Humorous Scrip from 1880: Absolute Money [194757]3115 - Humorous Scrip from 1880: Absolute Money [194757]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A one thousand dollar bill: Absolute Money: A Mortgage on all property in the United States. Redeemable nowhere, in nothing and by nobody. Reverse is
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to t********n.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Political Satirical Currency & Early Check [205250]3116 - Political Satirical Currency & Early Check [205250]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. Two contemporary political "notes," 1879 & 1880, about the US government freezing the price of gold, putting the country on ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to a*****s for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Coal Scrip Booklets (3) [204986]3117 - Coal Scrip Booklets (3) [204986]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three different coupon books: 1) Raven Red Ash Coal Company, Red Ash Virginia; 2) Black Diamond Collieries, Coal Creek Tennessee; 3) The Schory &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a*****s for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Continental Currency (3) [203629]3118 - Continental Currency (3) [203629]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three Continental currency notes: 1) "2/3 of a dollar", Maryland, 1790; "tis death to counterfeit." 2) 1776 one schilling, New L...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to s******V for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
Details...Bookmark