The Numismatic Bibliomania Society

PREV ARTICLE       NEXT ARTICLE       FULL ISSUE       PREV FULL ISSUE      

V21 2018 INDEX       E-SYLUM ARCHIVE

The E-Sylum: Volume 21, Number 41, October 14, 2018, Article 16

SELECTIONS FROM HOLABIRD OCTOBER 2018 SALES

Here are some items that caught my eye in the upcoming Holabird sale. -Editor

1905 International Workers of the World Strike Scrip

1905 International Workers of the World Strike Scrip

In 1905 the International Workers of the World (IWW or Wobblies) was created. In 1906 Goldfield had suddenly emerged as the biggest, most important, richest mining area in the United States. It would make a great place for the IWW to flex its muscles. In December of 1906 and January of 1907 they orchestrated small strikes for higher wages and it looked like the union would win this victory. But at the same time George Wingfield was gaining strength among the mine owners. He has become the most important owner, powerful and was unscrupulous. He convinced Governor Sparks to get Teddy Roosevelt to call in Federal Troops. He manipulated a jury into finding the strike leaders guilty of various crimes. The strike utterly failed.

This scrip was one of the propaganda tools that the unions used. Spend your cash at the [fanciful] Exploitation Mercantile Company of the Consolidated Mines Company. This represented the company stores that the miners could use their scrip at. You would be an ‘E. Z. Mark’ if you went along with this scheme.

The back just reiterates what will happen if the mine owners get their way! Not only will the miners suffer, but the entire financial system will fall apart. The final interesting note is the crossed rifles in the bottom corner of the obverse. These must have been used after the Federal troops were called in to quell the strike. City: Goldfield, Esmeralda State: Nevada Date: HWAC# 99441

A fascinating piece of labor history - "Teddy Bear Currency". -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
Extra Rare Goldfield IWW Strike Scrip (https://holabirdamericana.liveauctiongroup.com/Extra-Rare-Goldfield-IWW-Strike-Scrip_i31464113)

Fifteen Cent Fractional Currency Note

Fifteen Cent Fractional Currency Note

Freidberg 1275sp. Allison-Spinner. Uncirculated, stain in corner. City: State: Date: HWAC# 75074

I'm a Baby Boomer, so I might as well talk like a hippie. It still really blows my mind that the United States government issued paper money in the denomination of fifteen cents. Wow, man. Nice example. -Editor

1995 Series US $10 Error Note, Unprinted Back

1995 Series US $10 Error Note, Unprinted Back

complete unprinted back, 1995 series, A, crisp uncirculated. sn A822434500B. This series not listed in Bart, Paper Money Errors, 2003. City: State: Date: HWAC# 75515

A great error note. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
US $10 Error Note, Unprinted Back (https://holabirdamericana.liveauctiongroup.com/US-10-Error-Note-Unprinted-Back_i31464119)

St. Ignatius In California U.S. Mint Medal

St. Ignatius In California U.S. Mint Medal

Round white metal. Julian SC-48. Salvatore Falcone Collection. City: State: California Date: 1881 HWAC# 81574

An unusual U.S. Mint medal. Can anyone tell us the story behind this one? -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
US Mint Medal-St. Ignatius In California (https://holabirdamericana.liveauctiongroup.com/US-Mint-Medal-St-Ignatius-In-California_i31464137)

HLRC E-Sylum ad05 In the Loupe With Link



Wayne Homren, Editor

Google
 
NBS (coinbooks.org) Web

The Numismatic Bibliomania Society is a non-profit organization promoting numismatic literature. See our web site at coinbooks.org.

To submit items for publication in The E-Sylum, write to the Editor at this address: whomren@gmail.com

To subscribe go to: https://my.binhost.com/lists/listinfo/esylum

PREV ARTICLE       NEXT ARTICLE       FULL ISSUE       PREV FULL ISSUE      

V21 2018 INDEX       E-SYLUM ARCHIVE

Copyright © 1998 - 2012 The Numismatic Bibliomania Society (NBS)
All Rights Reserved.

NBS Home Page
Contact the NBS webmaster
coin