"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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Currency Ephemera Collection [197339]3139 - Currency Ephemera Collection [197339]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large collection of ephemera discussing the history of our currency: 1810: discount on bank bills (ex. Vermont, all branches); 1816: paper currency in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to k********h.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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State of Maine Mines Silver Ingot (10.07 oz.) [200674]3140 - State of Maine Mines Silver Ingot (10.07 oz.) [200674]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10.07 ounces of .999 fine silver. Hallmarked on the side SMM with a circle around the outside, which is the trademark for the State of Maine mine in T
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to 4******b for (1,000.00 + 250.00BP) = 1,250.00
 
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Copper Ingot Recovered from SS Pewabic [204023]3141 - Copper Ingot Recovered from SS Pewabic [204023]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Copper ingot recovered from the 1865 sinking of the SS Pewabic on Lake Huron. 9.5x3x2.27", 14.8 lbs. Three heels and two valleys. Stamped &q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to d*****0 for (1,800.00 + 450.00BP) = 2,250.00
 
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Carson City Mint Gold Bar (11 grams) [201874]3142 - Carson City Mint Gold Bar (11 grams) [201874]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Struck by Don Schmitz of the Nevada City Mint in 1993. Obv.: Carson City / DWT 6 GR 22 / Mint; Rev.: Nevada 1993 / No. CC 54 / .999 Fine. Weight 11 gr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to s*****e for (1,800.00 + 450.00BP) = 2,250.00
 
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Carson City Mint Gold Ingot  [202335]3143 - Carson City Mint Gold Ingot [202335]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Made by Don Schmitz of the Nevada City Mint. Obv.: Carson City / DWT 8 GR 10 / Mint; Rev.: Nevada 1992 / No. CC 30 / .999 Fine. 14 grams; 25 x 14 mm
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to s*****e for (2,200.00 + 550.00BP) = 2,750.00
 
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Nevada City Mint Gold Ingot [202336]3144 - Nevada City Mint Gold Ingot [202336]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Made by Don Schmitz at the Nevada City Mint, a gold ingot made to resemble a gold rush era ingot. Obv.: Gold/ OZ 0 GR 130 / 999 Fine. Rev.: CAL 1978 /
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to d*******f for (1,700.00 + 425.00BP) = 2,125.00
 
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Harris Assayer Silver Ingot, 10.04 oz [203893]3145 - Harris Assayer Silver Ingot, 10.04 oz [203893]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Crude rectangular silver ingot with three Harris Assayer "seeing eye" bullion punches, "10.04 , 999 fine", 2.75 x 1.5 x 0.33&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to m**********s for (4,250.00 + 1,062.50BP) = 5,312.50
 
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Oregon Gold & Silver Ingot Pair [200675]3146 - Oregon Gold & Silver Ingot Pair [200675]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two ten ounce .999 fine silver ingots from the Oregon Gold & Silver Company. Consecutively serial numbered 41384 and 41385. These bars were mad...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,700.00 + 425.00BP) = 2,125.00
 
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American Gold Mines Ingots by Franklin Mint (20) [202653]3147 - American Gold Mines Ingots by Franklin Mint (20) [202653]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Franklin Mint 24 carat gold ingots of North American gold mines, made in 1977. 20 ingots, 18 x 10 mm; total weight 1.66 troy ounces. The 1982 issue of
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Start Price : 5,000.00 | Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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Credit Suisse 10 gram Gold Ingot [202334]3148 - Credit Suisse 10 gram Gold Ingot [202334]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Credit Suisse ten gram 999.9 fine gold ingot. Serial number 591237. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to p******y for (1,150.00 + 287.50BP) = 1,437.50
 
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50th Anniversary Charles Lindbergh Transatlantic Flight Cover w/ 10 kt. Gold Medallion [201546]3149 - 50th Anniversary Charles Lindbergh Transatlantic Flight Cover w/ 10 kt. Gold Medallion [201546]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
First Day cover with limited edition proof solid 10 Kt. gold medallion, 1" diameter, 2.83 grams. Roosevelt Field Station, New York 1977 cancel....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to S*******n for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Chattanooga Coin Cop. Silver Ingot [200676]3150 - Chattanooga Coin Cop. Silver Ingot [200676]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 ounce .999+ fine silver ingot stamped "C C". 63 x 38 x 13 mm. Chattanooga Coin is a long established coin and bullion company. The o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Chemical Research Institute Silver Ingot 6.02 oz. [200677]3151 - Chemical Research Institute Silver Ingot 6.02 oz. [200677]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Silver ingot stamped C R I in circle at top / 999 /6.0 / T OZ. / 181. 33 x 68 x 8 mm. Not a lot is known of this company. It was one of many in the m
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Counterfeit Wells Fargo Silver Ingot [197513]3152 - Counterfeit Wells Fargo Silver Ingot [197513]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Counterfeit Silver Ingot, stamped Wells Fargo Express & Co.(abbreviated on reverse). According to legend, there were several of these produced. ...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Mother Lode Mint Limited Edition Brass Ingots (12) [203809]3153 - Mother Lode Mint Limited Edition Brass Ingots (12) [203809]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brown binder (8 x 10 inches) with gold lettering: Mother-Lode Mint / Special / Limited Issue / 1 of 1000. Inside are 12 brass ingots (1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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U. S. Colonial Coins (3) [204635]3154 - U. S. Colonial Coins (3) [204635]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: 1) Wood's Hibernia half penny 1723; 2) George IV Machin Mills half penny 1787; 3) French Colonies 1767 Sou, counterstamped RF. ^ D...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Colonial Cents (3) [204655]3155 - Colonial Cents (3) [204655]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three Colonial coppers: 1) 1786 New Jersey cent; G. 2) 1788 Vermont; AG-G. 3) 1787 Connecticut; AG-G. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to r******s for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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1787 Connecticut Coppers (2) [204634]3156 - 1787 Connecticut Coppers (2) [204634]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two well worn 1787 Connecticut coppers, bust left. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: Connecticut City: Provenance: Salvatore Falcone Colle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Draped Bust Cents 1802/1803 (3) [201343]3157 - Draped Bust Cents 1802/1803 (3) [201343]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three well circulated large cents: 1802 (poor, chunk missing); 1803 (AG); 1803 (AG, small date, large fraction). ^ Date: Country (if not USA): Sta
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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U. S. Large Cents  (16) [205320]3158 - U. S. Large Cents (16) [205320]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sixteen United States large cents, all in fine to very fine condition: 1836, 1837, 1841, 1844, 1845, 1846, 1847, 1848(2), 1849, 1850, 1851, 1852, 1853
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to G********s for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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