"Raise a Glass to Yesteryear" 2023 August Auction

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Day 1, Thursday, August 24th
Art & Artifacts from around the world (Lots 1000-1227)
Paintings, Prints, Native American Artifacts, Sculptures, Textiles, Boxwood Root Sculptures, Viewing Stones
Display Minerals & Fossils (Lots 1228 – 1340)
Calcite, Fluorite, Mineral Groups, Quartz, Fossils
Stocks & Bonds (Lots 1341 – 1499)
Mining, Railroad, Petroliana, Etc.

Day 2, Friday, August 25th
General Americana (Lots 2000 -2495)
Antiquarian Books, Transportation, Ephemera, Autographed, Photographs
Mining (Lots 2308-2491)
Ephemera, Ore Specimens, Mining Equipment
Tools (Lots 2492-2496)

Day 3, Saturday, August 26th
Bottles (Lots 3000-3124)
Saloon, Brewery & Beer Tray Collection (Lots 3125-3254)
Gaming (Lots 3255-3265)
Cowboy (Lots 3266-3281)
Railroadiana (Lots 3282-3291)
Military (Lots 3292-3310)
Firearms & Weaponry (Lots 3311-3330)
License Plates (Lots 3331-3346)
Signs (Lots 3347-3359)
General Collectibles (Lots 3360-3475)
Toys, Musical, Furnishings, Etc.


Day 4, Sunday, August 27th
Philatelic (Lots 4000-4099)
Postal History, Postcards, Stamps, Wells Fargo & Express
Numismatics (Lots 4100-4420)
Bullion, Coins, Potty Coins, US Mint Sets, Fractional Currency, Foreign Coins, Ingots & Assay, Medals
Tokens (Lots 4421-4539)
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Franklin Mint: Official Bicentennial Ingots  [169869]4350 - Franklin Mint: Official Bicentennial Ingots [169869]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
First Edition sterling silver proofs in specially-postmarked commemorative cachets with stamps, postmarked from 1973 through 1981. It took eight years
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Start Price : 3,000.00 | Estimate : 6,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Franklin Mint: Official Gem-Ingots  [169871]4351 - Franklin Mint: Official Gem-Ingots [169871]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Black locking leather case (17 x 11 x 3 inches) holding 30 silver ingots with gems from around the world. Each ingot represents a famous jeweler in co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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Stagecoach Robbery Letter, Silver Bars stolen, 1872  [169386]4352 - Stagecoach Robbery Letter, Silver Bars stolen, 1872 [169386]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Manhattan Silver Mining Company of Nevada Austin. Stagecoach Robbery Letter, Silver Bars stolen.ñ One page letter on the Manhattan Silver Minin...
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,750.00
 
 
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State Silver Bars Collection  [164292]4353 - State Silver Bars Collection [164292]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued by the Federated Mint: wooden case (14 x 17 x 5 inches) with 49 of the fifty states (001026: Michigan is missing). We believe these to be 1/2
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to n********w.. for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Tables of the Value of Gold and Silver per Ounce Troy, 1881  [163234]4354 - Tables of the Value of Gold and Silver per Ounce Troy, 1881 [163234]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tables of the Value of Gold and Silver per Ounce Troy: at Different Degrees of Fineness. with other Tables, which will be found useful to Bankers, Ass
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Sioux Indian Commemorative Medal  Sets  [156801]4355 - Sioux Indian Commemorative Medal Sets [156801]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven commemorative sets authorized by the Oglala Lakota Sioux Nation to raise tribal profile and provide income for tribal needs. Each card has a med
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Nevada City Mint Products  [169795]4356 - Nevada City Mint Products [169795]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 39 copper/brass and 20 white metal pieces made by the Nevada City Mint. 1883-CC small facsimile Morgan dollar (.999 silver, 15.6 grams silver);
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to L*****n for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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California Missions Bronze Medals, 14  [168836]4357 - California Missions Bronze Medals, 14 [168836]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
14 bronze California medals by Medallic Art Co., NY. San Rafael, San Gabriel, San Miguel, San Luis Rey, San Luis Obispo, San Jose de Guadalupe etc. Ab
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Vintage Sports Medals  [167480]4358 - Vintage Sports Medals [167480]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three vintage sports medals, two gold: 1) San Francisco Football League / Union Iron Works / The Tanks // T. Picknell / Season / 1921-1922; 11.6 grams
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Start Price : 650.00 | Estimate : 650.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Hawaiian Medals & Tokens  [169791]4359 - Hawaiian Medals & Tokens [169791]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 45 tokens and medals from the Land of Aloha. Trade dollars from Maui, Kona, Oahu. About ten trade tokens, 1847 souvenir restrikes of the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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St. Louis World's Fair Medals  [168808]4360 - St. Louis World's Fair Medals [168808]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five medals from "Meet Me In Saint Louis, Louis": the 1904 World's Fair. 1) HK-303: Obv. Conjoined busts l. (Napoleon & Jef...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Nevada Medal Collection  [169787]4361 - Nevada Medal Collection [169787]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 22 Nevada medals: Mike O'Callaghan Governor; Nevada 36th State (3); 1931 starting the Hoover Dam; Mustang Ranch (2); 1959 Virginia City C...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to R*****6 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Nevada's Heritage Silver Medals  [169862]4362 - Nevada's Heritage Silver Medals [169862]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nevada's Heritage: Lot of seventeen two ounce .999 silver medals issued in 1990 & 1991 commemorating each of Nevada's seventeen counties...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to a****1 for (900.00 + 184.50BP) = 1,084.50
 
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Sterling Silver Sports Medal  [169773]4363 - Sterling Silver Sports Medal [169773]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Awarded to F. Stein for his part in the 880 yard relay run on the 4th of July 1912 in Poughkeepsie, New York. Made by H. Zimmer of Poughkeepsie. With
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*********m for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Silver State Series Medals by Capitol Medals, 10  [168869]4364 - Silver State Series Medals by Capitol Medals, 10 [168869]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 States of the Union medals by Capitol Medals, High Point, NC. 1.5", silver. 2 each-NY, NJ, MD, FL, IL. Eastern States
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to j****G for (200.00 + 41.00BP) = 241.00
 
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Southern States Medals by Capitol Medals, 6  [169805]4365 - Southern States Medals by Capitol Medals, 6 [169805]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 States of the Union medals by Capitol Medals, High Point, NC. 1.5", silver. 2 each-VA, WV, NC. Southern States
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to j****G for (100.00 + 20.50BP) = 120.50
 
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Western States, States of the Union Medals by Capitol Medals, 6  [169807]4366 - Western States, States of the Union Medals by Capitol Medals, 6 [169807]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 States of the Union medals by Capitol Medals, High Point, NC. 1.5", silver. MT, CA, CO. c. 1960's. Western States
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to j****G for (120.00 + 24.60BP) = 144.60
 
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America's First Medals/Bicentennial Display  [170264]4367 - America's First Medals/Bicentennial Display [170264]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three patriotic pieces: 1) from the Bureau of the Mint in 1973: Medals Commemorating Battles of the American Revolution. 10 pewter medals in a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Carnegie Medal  [143396]4368 - Carnegie Medal [143396]
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Albert E. Flatt, 18, roundhouseman, saved Curtis W. Ayers, 9; Walter E. Todd, 10, and Arnold W. Wood, 10, and attempted to save Nathan B. Ayers, 11, f
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Coin Club Medal Collection  [169889]4369 - Coin Club Medal Collection [169889]
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Large collection of over 90 medals issued by coin clubs celebrating their coin shows from the 1960s-2000s. Five are one ounce silver rounds. Many diff
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*********m for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Commemorative Medals  [169776]4370 - Commemorative Medals [169776]
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Lot of 13 medals: 1961 Dakota Territory Centennial (2); 1976 Deadwood Centennial; 1962 Louisiana Statehood Sesquicentennial (silver?); 1997 Tennessee
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j****G for (80.00 + 16.40BP) = 96.40
 
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Commemorative World War Two Medals  [168806]4371 - Commemorative World War Two Medals [168806]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13 medals: Tuskegee Airmen (copper); United State Marine Corps (white metal, possibly silver); 1992 U. S. S. Midway (enameled bronze); Navajo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to h****b for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Declaration of Independence Signers Art Medals  [169860]4372 - Declaration of Independence Signers Art Medals [169860]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Made by Medallic Art Co. and distributed by Presidential Art Medals of Englewood Ohio. 52 medals commemorating the signers of the Declaration of Indep
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to L*****n for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Expedition Medals  [169771]4373 - Expedition Medals [169771]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three medals commemorating expeditions: 1) Peary Finds North Pole 1909; Longines Symphonette, 35 grams, .925 silver, 1 oz. ASW. 2) The Lewis an
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to w**********e for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Fillmore Peace Medal  [132391]4374 - Fillmore Peace Medal [132391]
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Silver-plated post 1900 bronze mint list restrike of the 1850 Millard Fillmore Indian Peace Medal. Pre-1900 bronze have incomplete defining upper rims
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Franklin Mint History of the US Silver Proof Set  [168814]4375 - Franklin Mint History of the US Silver Proof Set [168814]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Complete set of 200 Franklin Mint History of the US silver proof 1.75" medals. Issued in 1976, this is an edge marked Sterling Silver set cele...
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Start Price : 6,000.00 | Estimate : 6,000.00 - 7,500.00
 
 
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Franklin Mint: America In Space  [169883]4376 - Franklin Mint: America In Space [169883]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
America In Space first edition sterling silver proof set. Blue album (9 x 11 inches) has 24 medals, and included is an extra Apollo 11 moon landing me
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to w**********e for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Franklin Mint: Great Historic Sites of America-over 80 ounces of silver!  [169872]4377 - Franklin Mint: Great Historic Sites of America-over 80 ounces of silver! [169872]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
91 medals in this lot. In order to stimulate support for the preservation of the great historic sites where America took form, the National Trust for
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Franklin Mint: History of the American Revolution  [169874]4378 - Franklin Mint: History of the American Revolution [169874]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Franklin Mint History of the American Revolution, first edition solid sterling silver proof set, two sets, one is in the album, the other set is t
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Franklin Mint: Medallic History of Mankind-114 ounces of silver!  [169881]4379 - Franklin Mint: Medallic History of Mankind-114 ounces of silver! [169881]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One of Franklin Mint's premier set, rarely seen. Brown leather album (11 1/2 x 14 1/2 x 4 inches): The Franklin Mint Medallic History of Mankind...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Franklin Mint: Presidential Commemorative Medals  [169884]4380 - Franklin Mint: Presidential Commemorative Medals [169884]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Franklin Mint Treasury of Presidential Commemorative Medals: American Express Edition. Blue album (9 x 11 inches) containing 36 silver medals of p
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to w**********e for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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Franklin Mint: Roosevelt Centenary Medals  [169882]4381 - Franklin Mint: Roosevelt Centenary Medals [169882]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Roosevelt Centenary Medals first edition proof set, 24 KT gold on silver. Each of the 25 medals commemorates important events in FDR's life ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Franklin Mint: Silver  Commemorative Issues of 1971  [169878]4382 - Franklin Mint: Silver Commemorative Issues of 1971 [169878]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Blue binder (10 x 8 inches) containing 32 sterling silver commemorative medals, each 39 mm, 0.82 oz. Approximately 26 ounces of silver. Some of the su
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to w**********e for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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Franklin Mint: Silver Official Signers Medals  [169879]4383 - Franklin Mint: Silver Official Signers Medals [169879]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Blue album (15 x 10 x 3 inches) containing 20 silver medals featuring signers of the Declaration of Independence. Mintage was 14038 sets. Medals are
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Franklin Mint: States of the Union  [169863]4384 - Franklin Mint: States of the Union [169863]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued by the Franklin Mint 1969-1970: Standard Edition of The States of the Union with fifty state medals and a 71 page booklet with state histories
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to w**********e for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Franklin Mint: Sterling Silver Antique Car Coins  [169880]4385 - Franklin Mint: Sterling Silver Antique Car Coins [169880]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One of the earlier Franklin Mint sets.(1968). The complete set of 75 medals was issued in 3 albums of 25 medals each: Series 1, 2 & 3, these alb...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Franklin Mint: Sterling Silver Christmas Medals   [170262]4386 - Franklin Mint: Sterling Silver Christmas Medals [170262]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1974 sterling silver Christmas medals issued by Franklin Mint: Peace on Earth, Lighting the Menorah, Country Christmas and The Nativity. 38 mm.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Franklin Mint: Treasures of the Louvre  [169868]4387 - Franklin Mint: Treasures of the Louvre [169868]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
First edition proof set struck by the Franklin Mint, celebrating the treasures of the Louvre. Thirty four medals are included; sixteen holes are empt
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,400.00
 
 
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Franklin Mint: Twelve Days of Christmas Silver  [169886]4388 - Franklin Mint: Twelve Days of Christmas Silver [169886]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twelve Days of Christmas Heirloom Edition in sterling silver by the Franklin Mint. These are Franklin Mint medals, embedded in Christmas tree ornamen
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Generic & Fantasy Tokens & Medals  [169797]4389 - Generic & Fantasy Tokens & Medals [169797]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Miscellaneous lot of over 40 tokens and medals. S.S. Rex Bingo token; In God We Trust; Uncle Sam Hotel, Yuma; Erotic City, Kansas City; Silver Dollar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to w**********e for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Great Lakes Silver State Series Medals by Capitol Medals, 4  [169806]4390 - Great Lakes Silver State Series Medals by Capitol Medals, 4 [169806]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 States of the Union medals by Capitol Medals, High Point, NC. 1.5", silver. 2 each-MI and WI.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to j****G for (75.00 + 15.38BP) = 90.38
 
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High Relief Silver Medals: JFK/Santa Fe  [169873]4391 - High Relief Silver Medals: JFK/Santa Fe [169873]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two large silver medal made by Medallic Art Co. of New York: 1) John Fitzgerald Kennedy inauguration, Jan. 20, 1961; 6.2 oz., .999 fine silver. 2) 350
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to R*****6 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Hiram W. Evans Medal  [169741]4392 - Hiram W. Evans Medal [169741]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Imperial Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan visited California in 1926. Obv: A Compassionate Heart / A Chivalric Head / A Prudent Tongue / A Courageous Wi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to a*******s for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Legacy of JFK Silver Medals  [169794]4393 - Legacy of JFK Silver Medals [169794]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Produced by Lincoln Mint, The Legacy of John Fitzgerald Kennedy contains 36 silver medals in a 9 x 11 inch blue album.
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to w**********e for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Lewis & Clark Tokens & Medals  [168805]4394 - Lewis & Clark Tokens & Medals [168805]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four pieces from the celebration of Lewis & Clark's Journey of Discovery. 1) Lewis & Clark / Centennial / Portland / 1905; Br., r...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Medals Commemorating Inventors  [162366]4395 - Medals Commemorating Inventors [162366]
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Lot of 15 medals celebrating inventors, 11 are one ounce silver pieces. Longines Symphonette silver: Eli Whitney, Tom Edison, Robert Fulton, Samuel M
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to g**********7 for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Miscellaneous Advertising Tokens  [169798]4396 - Miscellaneous Advertising Tokens [169798]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two seven inch boxes of over 100 advertising tokens. Ringling Bros; Rexall Drug; Pratt & Whitney; Readers Digest; Sambo's restaurants; Tribo...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*********m for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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National Rifle Association Medal Collection  [169774]4397 - National Rifle Association Medal Collection [169774]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of thirteen medals made by the National Rifle Association. Springfield rifle (3); Whitetail deer (5); Moose; Elk; black bear; grizzly bear; Kentuc
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to g**********7 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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New Orleans Mint US Flags and Flowers Medals  [168828]4398 - New Orleans Mint US Flags and Flowers Medals [168828]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
New Orleans Mint Flags and Flowers copper and silver medals, numbered by state 1-17. R300.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Panama Pacific Exposition Medals  [162373]4399 - Panama Pacific Exposition Medals [162373]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five medals from the Panama Pacific Exposition of 1915: Hartford Fire Insurance; Eastside Beer Gold Medal Winner (2); Cocoabola Wood Used on Pa
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to w**********e for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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