Kagin's September 2017 West Coast Auction

Auction Details

Held in conjunction with the
Santa Clara Coin Expo
September 14th through 16th, 2017

Santa Clara Convention Center
5001 Great America Pkwy
Santa Clara, CA 95051

Coin Show - Exhibit Hall D

Lot Viewing Room - Exhibit Hall D

Auction Room - Great America Meeting Room 1,
2nd Floor
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Pre-1957 5C "Bo Hughes" Carving1001 - Pre-1957 5C "Bo Hughes" Carving
Kagin's, Inc
An original carving by master carver George Washington "Bo" Hughes. It is of the typical hobo nickel subject, a bearded man wearing a hat....
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Estimate : 850.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to b********e for (600.00 + 105.00BP) = 705.00
 
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1913 5C "Sharp Ear"1002 - 1913 5C "Sharp Ear"
Kagin's, Inc
A nice eye appealing original carving by an unknown artist dubbed "Sharp Ear" by the Original Hobo Nickel Society (OHNS). Many original ho...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to i**********s for (200.00 + 35.00BP) = 235.00
 
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5C Superior1003 - 5C Superior
Kagin's, Inc
A handsome original carving by an experienced artist. The subject's hat is especially well done with a curved, slightly raised brim. Well struct...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to K*******n for (600.00 + 105.00BP) = 705.00
 
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5C Original1004 - 5C Original
Kagin's, Inc
Great detail on this original carving by an unknown but proficient artist. The hat, collar and coat are expertly done and the subject's ear is p...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to 9***3 for (280.00 + 49.00BP) = 329.00
 
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1924 5C Bo Hughes1005 - 1924 5C Bo Hughes
Kagin's, Inc
This carving has all the identifiable characteristics of a "Bo" carving. The ear, nose and eye are the style employed by Bo on many of his...
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to 9***3 for (520.00 + 91.00BP) = 611.00
 
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5C Original1006 - 5C Original
Kagin's, Inc
Another outstanding carving by an unknown but obviously very talented artist. The smooth crowned derby with no hatband is nicely carved as is the ear
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to m*********s for (220.00 + 38.50BP) = 258.50
 
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5C Original1007 - 5C Original
Kagin's, Inc
The dark, recessed stippled background on this original carving accents the central figure very dramatically. The hat brim is slightly raised and the
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*****e for (220.00 + 38.50BP) = 258.50
 
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5C Lot of 2: Original1008 - 5C Lot of 2: Original
Kagin's, Inc
The bow on this original carving's hatband is well to the rear, an unusual feature for a hobo nickel. Curly hair, beard and moustache are featur...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to 9***3 for (300.00 + 52.50BP) = 352.50
 
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5C "Prince"1009 - 5C "Prince"
Kagin's, Inc
The OHNS graders have labeled this character as "Prince". A high crowned derby with an unusual hatband covers a great deal of this gentlem...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to 9***3 for (320.00 + 56.00BP) = 376.00
 
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5C Bo Hughes - Pre-Injury1010 - 5C Bo Hughes - Pre-Injury
Kagin's, Inc
Again, an obvious original carving by "Bo" Hughes and very much in demand among hobo nickel enthusiasts. Coins attributed to Bo, one of on...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to m*********s for (650.00 + 113.75BP) = 763.75
 
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