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HOLABIRD AUGUST 2024 AUCTION SELECTIONSHere are some U.S. numismatic items in the upcoming Holabird Western Americana Collections sale that caught my eye. First, here's an excerpt from the press release for an overview of the wide range of collectibles offered. -Editor
Day 1, on Thursday, August 22nd , will feature 537 lots of general Americans billheads and maps, railroadiana, transportation, antique bottles, silverwares, sports memorabilia, medals and tokens. Day 2, on Friday, August 23rd , will contain a world-class collection of original vintage Art Nouveau postcards, cowboy collectibles, militaria, postal history (to include Wells Fargo & Express), and philatelic (covers/USA and worldwide, stamps/USA and zeppelin / Hindenberg). Day 3, on Saturday, August 24 th , will be especially busy, with 536 lots of art, Native Americana (to include jewelry), mining (to include turquoise and raw Western gems) and miners' old pants. Day 3 also features a collection of raw gem materials from many Western turquoise mines, all collected prior to 1980 to include samples from the famous No. 8 mine in eastern Nevada. These include a group of rough turquoise pieces, some top grade, weighing a total of three pounds (est. $1,200-$2,000; and a lot of four large turquoise slabs weighing 1.4 pounds (est. $800-$1,400). Here are the U.S. highlights: Day 4, on Sunday, August 25th , has 544 lots of general Americana feature pieces and numismatics, including ingots, coins and currency. The American History Collection continues with some of America's first gold coins, proof coins and great rarities. Star lots include a proof example of the 1897 Liberty Head $20 gold coin, one of only 86 produced (est. $30,000-$100,000); and America's first gold coin, a 1795 Capped Bust Heraldic Eagle reverse $5 gold piece, an important coin in any collection (est. $45,000-$65,000). In addition, the Confederate currency collection, begun in the 1960s, is one of the best to hit the market in years. Examples include a CSA T-35 $5 note dated Sept. 2, 1861 Indian Princess, Cr. 271, one of only about 100 known (est. $22,000-$55,000); and a CSA Type 1 $1,000 written dates National Bank Note Company treasury note issued May 27, 1861 (est. $30,000-$45,000). 
Originally founded in June 1972 as the American Numismatic Association's authentication service, ANACS expanded into third-party coin grading in March 1979. This Confederate States of America 1861 half dollar Scott Restrike was certified April 25, 1980 by the ANACS: No. E-9473-D. The ANACS is of the opinion this is a genuine item, but doesn't comment on the grade. The coin appears in EF-AU condition, with a slightly flattened obverse. Only four original Confederate half dollars were struck (on a hand press). Regular silver planchets were used, as well as a regular federal obverse die. One of the coins was given to Secretary of the Treasury Christopher G. Memminger, who passed it on to President Jefferson Davis for his approval. Another was given to Professor J.L. Riddell of the University of Louisiana. E. Ames of New Orleans received a third specimen. The last was kept by chief coiner B.F. Taylor. Lack of bullion prevented the Confederacy from coining more pieces. The Confederate half dollar was unknown to collectors until 1879, when a specimen and its reverse die were found in Taylor's possession in New Orleans. E. Mason Jr., of Philadelphia, purchased both and later sold them to J.W. Scott and Company of New York. J.W. Scott acquired 500 genuine 1861 half dollars, routed the reverses, and then restamped them with the Confederate die. These restrikes usually have slightly flattened obverses. This coin is unique in its vintage authentication, in itself a major part of numismatic history.
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Stunning 1883 one dollar gold piece. CAC certified PR64 CAM! Designed by James Baron Longacre; reeded edge; 14.3 mm; 1.7 grams; mintage: 207 in proof; 90% gold, 10% copper.
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CSA Type 1 $1,000 1861 Confederate States of America Written dates National Bank Note Company; 607 Issued; R-9. May 27, 1861. S/N 321 pp A. PMG certified 15 choice fine; cancelled, repaired. John C. Calhoun left; Andrew Jackson right. This is the only Confederate Treasury Note issued in this denomination. The plates for this desirable note were engraved and printed in New York City by the National Bank Note Company under contract prior to the hostilities between the Northern and Southern States. Your describer is amazed that with only a 607 issue rate almost 25% have survived in any condition. This note with great color and clear signatures (Clitherall/Elmore). Best to the winning bidder on this and the other 3 Montgomery notes.
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$500 1861 Confederate States of America T-2 Various/Elmore; S/N 229 pp A. PMG certified 15 choice fine; restoration. May 23, 1861. This is the 1st of only two $500 Treasury Notes. Also engraved and printed by the National Bank Note Company of New York City. A gorgeous vignette of a train crossing a bridge with cattle in the stream below... A beautiful note bold color and signatures This note is an R-8 any date...
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Type 3- $100 Written Dates National Bank Note Company . Montgomery Issue . May ?, 1861. Clitherall/Elmore; S/N 284 pp A. PMG certified 12 fine; repaired. Railway train center; Minerva left. Here is a wonderful example of the $100 Green and Black Confederate Note before the Capital of the Confederacy moved from Montgomery to Richmond. This note boasts serial number 284 of the 1,606 issued. There is only about a 12% survival rate. Rarity 8.
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CSA Type 4 $50 Written Dates Issued April 5, 1861 to June 21, 1861 Cr. 4. R-8. S/N 1005 pp A. PMG certified 35 choice very fine. A gorgeous $50 Green and Black Confederate note is the fourth in the series of Montgomeries issued before the Confederate Capital moved to Richmond, VA. About 169 notes are known of the 1,606 issued.
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CSA T-35 $5 Dated September 2nd, 1861 Indian Princess Cr. 271, (R-9) PMG certified 12 fine; restoration. S/N 1894 pp AB. While about 7,100 notes were issued only about 100 notes are known today and they rarely trade... You may not see another come to market for many years... Here's your chance... I can sort of say I have one of these babies in my collection. Money artist J.S.G. Boggs produced a couple varieties of his version of the Confederate Indian Princess notes. A great rarity. -Editor
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Confederate note from Mobile Savings Bank, City of Mobile, Alabama, May 1862. $1 note. Criswell-C-335, R188-5. Apparent Grade-Very Fine+. Mobile $3 notes on verso. Great note! [Mobile] [Alabama] Paper was quite scarce, and it's not uncommon to see Southern States notes printed atop other obsolete financial documents. This looks like it was printed on an uncut sheet of City of Mobile Alabama bonds. Interesting. -Editor
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Unusual scrip? from BS Bowen in Waverly Tenn, 1863. Unlisted in Criswell and Haxby so very rare. "Will pay in Confederate notes 25 cents when $5 are returned". XF condition. [Waverly] [Tennessee] This merchant scrip note was printed on what looks to be a printed stationary form. -Editor
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