"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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Memphis Savings Institution $5 Note [203607]3119 - Memphis Savings Institution $5 Note [203607]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Not found in Haxby. August 6th 1852, The Memphis Savings Institution, will pay to the bearer five dollars. Signed by cashier and president; lithograp
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****1 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Republic of Texas Currency Notes Signed by Lamar [204525]3120 - Republic of Texas Currency Notes Signed by Lamar [204525]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1) Republic of Texas, (Austin), $20, 1840. This currency is a promissory note payable 12 months after date. It is signed by Mirabe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (850.00 + 212.50BP) = 1,062.50
 
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Confederate Currency Group (3) [203626]3121 - Confederate Currency Group (3) [203626]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: 1) September, 1861 $5 T-36; Serial #7758; F-VF condition. 2) $20 Confederate States of America, from the seventh series of printing, Feb
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****1 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Confederated States of America $20 Note T 18 [204473]3122 - Confederated States of America $20 Note T 18 [204473]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Confederated States of America $20 Note: T 18; issued September 23, 1861 from Richmond Virginia. Features a sailing ship in the center and a man seate
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Series of 1928 $20 Gold Certificate [202655]3123 - Series of 1928 $20 Gold Certificate [202655]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fr. 2402. Series of 1928 $20 Gold Certificate, signatures of Woods and Mellon. EF condition. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Prove
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********n.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Silver Certificates (4) [203610]3124 - Silver Certificates (4) [203610]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four distinct $1 silver certificates: 1) Series 1935 A Hawaii overprint (G-Vg); 2) Series 1935 A gold seal (North Africa release) (G-Vg); 3) Series 19
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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U. S. Currency [204363]3125 - U. S. Currency [204363]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Uncut sheet of eight $5 Federal Reserve Notes Series 1995. PMG graded 65 Gem Uncirculated $5 1995 Federal Reserve Note St. Louis; Fr#1985-H Withrow/Ru
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 4*******x for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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U. S. Currency Group [203612]3126 - U. S. Currency Group [203612]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seventy three $1 federal reserve notes signed by Joseph W. Barr; Series 1935 F $1 silver certificate; 25 $2 bills with cancelled statehood stamps; thr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to s******V for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Asian Currency Collection [203816]3127 - Asian Currency Collection [203816]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 28 pieces: North Korea 100 won 1947 ( K-11), 4 pieces; Japan 1946 10 yen Diet Building (K-87); Japanese Government ten centavos notes (4); Kore
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to f*****E for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Chinese Currency (3) [203815]3128 - Chinese Currency (3) [203815]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: 1) 100 Yuan, 1936; 2) 10 Yuan, 1940; 3) 10 Customs Gold Units, Shanghai, 1930. All fine to extra fine. ^ Date: Country (if not USA):
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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First Year of 100 lire Italian Notes. [203658]3129 - First Year of 100 lire Italian Notes. [203658]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. Rare, 100 lire from the Capital of Turin, General Treasurer of the Festival. These were the first year 100 lire notes issued by Italy. O
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to E********y for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Mexican Currency Group (6) [203627]3130 - Mexican Currency Group (6) [203627]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six pieces of Mexican currency: one peso: 8-IX-54; five pesos, Chihuahua, 1915; ten pesos, 1969; ten pesos, 1996; ten pesos, Chihuahua, 1914 (AU); twe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Bank Notes of Turkey [170854]3131 - Bank Notes of Turkey [170854]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bank notes of Turkey Pick#189A Central Bank of Turkey (Law 1970), two packs of crisp uncirculated notes, most sequentially numbered. ^ Date: Country
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to f*****E for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Foreign Currency Group (11) [201196]3132 - Foreign Currency Group (11) [201196]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eleven pieces of foreign currency: Bank of England 10 pound note 2000; 1973 South Korea 500 wan (2 notes); 1959 Portugal 20 escudo; 1994 Brazil 10 rei
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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American Exchange in Europe Share Warrant, 1880s [204609]3133 - American Exchange in Europe Share Warrant, 1880s [204609]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This share warrant, printed by the Franklin Bank Note Co., entitled the bearer to five shares at $10 apiece. The shares have been awarded as this warr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to w**********e for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Art Study of U. S. Currency by Vanworth [200910]3134 - Art Study of U. S. Currency by Vanworth [200910]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Binder with probably over 100 pieces of artwork by Rodney Vanworth of Los Angeles. Colorful renditions of U. S. currency. Many were issued at the Long
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to k********h.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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U.S. Bureau of Engraving Souvenir Sheets (26) [204436]3135 - U.S. Bureau of Engraving Souvenir Sheets (26) [204436]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twenty six souvenir sheets produced for various numismatic and philatelic organizations including ANA, FUN, TNA, IMPS, HSNA, EASTEX, ATS and others. 8
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to S*******e for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Engraving Sample from Bur. of Engraving [202579]3136 - Engraving Sample from Bur. of Engraving [202579]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cutout samples of printed engravings attributed to the US Bureau of Printing and Engraving. Images include buildings, people, mining, railroads, light
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Bureau of Engraving and Printing Currency Prints [203812]3137 - Bureau of Engraving and Printing Currency Prints [203812]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of souvenir cards issued by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing at coin conventions. ANA 1986: Series 1901 $10 U. S. note "Progre...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to k********h.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Currency Exchange Letter: Pounds to Continental [204393]3138 - Currency Exchange Letter: Pounds to Continental [204393]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Currency exchange letter for Pounds to Continental Currency in 1784. Great piece, very good condition for its age. Measures 8.25x7". See photo....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to w**********e for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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