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Numismatics - U.S. Coins
U. S. COINS
Lot # 5251 Two Engraved Morgan
Dollars 1921 Two 1921 Morgan dollars
with an owl with camera engraved on
liberty’s head. Est. $100 ~ $200 FHWAC # 28543
Lot # 5252 Nevada, Carson
City Carson City Mint Morgan
Silver Dollar 1893 (Pocket
Piece) “CC” mint mark is visible,
but most of the detail on this
coin is worn off. This may be the
most worn example! Clearly, this
piece was kept in a pocket. Silver dollars minted at the Carson City Mint
were struck from Comstock silver. 1893 was its final year minting coins.
Est. $100 ~ $300 FHWAC # 25976
Lot # 5250 US, United States Type Set Stunning, complete type set
of United States coins in a red binder made by “The Continental Line”
of La Mirada, California. None of the coins are certified, some retain
original luster. Condition grades listed below are conservative, and
bidders are encouraged to examine the collection.
Includes: 1804 Draped Bust half cent, G; 1825 Turban Head half cent,
VF; 1851 Liberty Head half cent, VF; 1798 Draped Bust large cent,
AG; 1810 Turban Head large cent, VG; 1826 Liberty Head large cent,
AG; 1846 LIberty Head, F; 1858 Flying Eagle cent, F; 1859 Indian
Head cent, F; 1863 Copper-Nickel Indian Head, VF; 1896 Indian Head
Bronze, VG; 1909 VDB Lincoln Cent, VF; 1952-D Lincoln Cent, VF;
1943-D Zinc Lincoln Cent, VG; 1959 Lincoln Cent, Memorial reverse,
AU; 1864 2c bronze, AG; 1852 3c silver, G; 1866 3c nickel, F; 1831
Liberty Cap half dime, EF; 1856 liberty seated half dime, AG; 1853
seated half dime with arrows, VF;; 1860 liberty seated half dime, VF;
1866 Shield nickel with rays, EF; 1868 shield nickel no rays; 1883
Liberty Head nickel No Cents, F; 1907 Liberty Head nickel, cents,
VG; 1913 Buffalo Type I, VF; 1937 Buffalo Type II, VF; 1940 Jefferson
nickel, EF; 1943-D Jefferson silver nicket, AU; 1832 Liberty Cap dime,
EF; 1848 Liberty seated dime, G; 1853 Liberty Seated with arrows,
F; 1891 Liberty Seated with legend, VF; 1916 Liberty Head dime, VG;
1943-D Mercury dime, AU; 1958-D Roosefvelt dime EF; 1875-S Liberty
Seated 20c, F; 1832 Liberty Head quarter no motto, VF; 1861 Liberty
Seated quarter, AG; 1853 Liberty Seated quarter with arrows, F; 1876CC liberty seated quarter, AU; 1915-S Barber quarter, G; 1917 Liberty
Standing quarter, type I, VF; 1928 Liberty standing quarter type II,
F; 1948 Washington quarter, AU; 1827 Turban Head half dollar, AU;
1839 reeded edge Turban Head, EF-AU; 1845-O Liberty Seated half,
VG; 1853 Liberty Seated half with rays, AG; 1873 Liberty Seated half,
VG; 1898 Barber or Liberty Head half, AG; 1946-S Walking Liberty half,
VG; 1952-D Franklin Half, AU; 1964 Kennedy half, AU; Types of Commemorative Half Dollars (4) 1892 Columbian Exposition, EF; 1925
Stone Mountain, AU; 1936 Daniel Boone, AU; 1951 George Washington
Carver, AU; 1859-O Liberty Seated dollar, AU; 1870 Liberty Seated
dollar, F; 1904-O Morgan Dollar, MS63; 1922 Peace Dollar, AU; 1877-S
Trade Dollar, AU-BU (should be certified); clad coins: dime, quarter,
1967 Kennedy Half. Gold coins: 1906 $5 Liberty Head, AU; 1853 $2
1/2 Liberty Head, VF; 1915 $2 1/2 Indian Head, VF; 1909-S $5 Indian
Head, EF; 1907 Liberty Head $10, EF; 1853 $1 gold type I, 1914-D Indian Head $10 gold, EF-AU; 1903 $20 Liberty Head gold, EF-AU; 1873
$1 gold, type III, EF; 1914 St. Gaudens $20 gold, EF-AU. Est. $5,000 ~ $10,000 FHWAC # 29044
Lot # 5253 1990 California Proof Gold Coins Two 1990 1/10 oz California gold and one 1990 1/4 oz California gold coins in original packaging.
Proof. Est. $550 ~ $700 FHWAC # 33267
Lot # 5254
Grab bag of
Coins and
Currency. Nice
kids grab bag of
unsearched US
and foreign coins
and currency.
Approximately
between 300
and 500 coins. A
fun lot. Contains
seated Lib coins, at least one Morgan dollar, loads of wheat Lincolns, silver
coins etc. Est. $200 ~ $400 FHWAC # 33264
Lot # 5255 Group
of U. S. Coins Nice
group (generally metal detector
finds) includes: 30
Indian Head 1c;
7 silver dollars; 9
1935 D/S quarters;
10 silver quarters;
6 silver half dollars; 3 Morgan dollars (1880); 1 Peace dollar (1922); 1 shield 5c; 2
1/2 dimes (seated); 1 3c silver; 13 Lincoln penies (better including
1933D); 1 large cent. Book on Hobo Nickels included. Est. $200 ~ $250 FHWAC # 33120
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Numismatics - U.S. Coins
Lot # 5256 1986,
1989 US Gold Bullion Coins Five US
1/10 ounce gold $5
coins dated 1989,
and one 1986 1/4
ounce $10 coin. Each
of these has the
classic St. Gaudens
obverse. Est. $1,000
~ $1,400 FHWAC # 33266
Lot # 5257 California, Two 1990
California Half
Ounce Gold Coins
Sealed in the original
packaging, proof.
Gorgeous coin art
with the California
bear on obverse and
state seal on reverse. Est. $1,100 ~ $1,300 FHWAC # 33268
U. S. COIN ART
Shreve & Co., San Francisco Silversmiths Coin Art Some of
the most beautiful silver coin art of the 19th century was made
by Shreve & Co. Numerous pieces in this sale were made by
Shreve & Co of San Francisco. The Company got its start during
the California Gold Rush in 1852, and as such is one of the oldest
businesses on the West Coast, if not the oldest continually operating business. George and Samuel Shreve got off to a great start
by making high quality pieces for the newly rich gold miners and
merchants.
George Shreve loved the art of coins. He incorporated
coins into his silver pieces in the old European style, and along
the way developed some of his own unique traits. Many of
George Shreve’s pieces contain a gold wash in some manner on
the piece, either inside a bowl or inside a lid of a two piece silver
item. Very few of his pieces were “signed”, though the two salt
shakers in this sale are both signed inside the cap.
Lot # 5258 California, Two 1990
California Gold
One Ounce Coins
Two proof coins in
the original sealed
packaging. These
coins feature the
California bear on
the obverse and
state seal on reverse. Est. $2,200 ~
$2,500 Shreve’s silver coin art became in more demand over
time. He had a penchant of using rare silver coins – probably
scarce at the time, or difficult to attain, which are considered
rare today. Two fabulous examples are presented here, a Hawaii
Dollar in a silver tray with gold wash and a silver tray with an
1891-CC Morgan dollar. Many of Shreve’s other silver coin pieces
are made with beautiful foreign silver coins. The following lots in
the sale are known Shreve: 5351, 5352, 5353, 5355, and 5335
FHWAC # 33269
HAWAII
Lot # 5259 Hawaii, Two
Kingdom of Hawaii Quarter
Dollars (Hapaha) 1883 Silver.
500,000 mintage, 257,400
melted after annexation. Last
official coinage minted by the
Hawaiian Islands. Minted at the
San Francisco Mint 1883-1884.
Designed by Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber. Obverse features bust of
King Kalakaua I. Reverse features royal coat of arms. Fine condition.
Est. $200 ~ $400 FHWAC # 28627
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Lot # 5260 Hawaii, 1883 Hawaii Dollar by Shreve 1883 Gold
trimmed coin tray with encased coin of King Kalakaua 1, “L” engraved.
Coin dated 1883 while Hawaii was still a monarchy. Diameter: 2.75” .
Est. $1,000 ~ $2,000 FHWAC # 31810
Lot # 5261 Early Encased
Lincoln Cents 1910-1928 Four
encased Lincoln cents: 1910,
1926, and two from 1928. The
two from 1928 are in circular
New York Souvenir holders.
The 1910 is in a circular holder
for the Crescent News Co. (Can
Be Bought for Five Cents). The
1926 is in a pot shaped container (I Am Your Mascot). The 1910
is in the worse condition; the
others are good. Est. $100 ~ $150 FHWAC # 28608
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Numismatics - U.S. Coins
Lot # 5267 1877 S Trade Dollar Money Clip 1877-S Trade
dollar money clip, dollar sign
on reverse. Est. $200 ~ $400
FHWAC # 28539
Lot # 5262 Encased Lincoln Cents (Wheat and Memorial) Lot
of 12. Four are Lincoln Memorial and eight are wheat back. Dates
include: 1937 (2), 1940, 1948, 1949, 1950 (2), 1958, 1960, 1964 (2),
and 1969. Holders from: First National Bank (Seaside), Horseshoe
Hotel & Casino (Las Vegas), 6th Annual FUN Convention, H.L. Kaplun
(Santa Barbara), Homer C. Thompson, Stork Club, Garibaldi Bros. (LA),
Brownlee Implement Co. (Emmetsburg), Priscilla Ware, and the Santa
Barbara Centennial. Est. $100 ~ $200 FHWAC # 28616
Lot # 5263 Encased US Coins Six different encased coins: 1904
World’s Fair (1904 cent); Washington DC (1947D cent); Lucky Penny
(1948D cent); Saunders Novelty (1952D cent); James Rare Coins
(1953D cent); Gold Clus (1971D cent); NY Worlds FAir (1955 dime)
Est. $100 ~ $150 FHWAC # 33216
Lot # 5264 American Museum of Atomic Energy Irradiated Dime
1943 What a unique collectible! A 1943 dime encased in a plastic
holder with “American Museum of Atomic Energy/ Neutron Irradiated” printed along the rim of the holder. These were souvenir pieces
created by the museum in Oak Ridge, Tennessee during the 1950s and
1960s. Radionuclides were becoming an important tool in medicine
and other branches of science, and the museum used these souvenirs
as a way to show off the process to the public. Est. $50 ~ $100 FHWAC # 28603 (photo online)
Lot # 5265 United States Quarter Cufflink c1870 U S 25 cent piece
made into a cufflink. Popular item in the late 1800’s. Engraved HLB.
Diameter: 0.75.” . Est. $75 ~ $100 FHWAC # 31815 (photo online)
Lot # 5266 Fob with 1836
25c and 1853 Half Dollar
coins Top coin in 1836 U.S. 25C
piece attached to an 1853 U.S.
Half Dollar (O). Fob measures
approx. 4” in length. Coins in fine
condition. Est. $150 ~ $300 FHWAC # 28631
Lot # 5268 Nevada, Carson City
1891 CC Mint Morgan Dollar
Tray What a neat and attractive
piece of numismatica! An 1891
Carson City Mint Morgan Dollar
has been seated into a silver
tray. The tray may have been an elegant ash tray or perhaps a tip tray.
Probably an 1891 construction. The coin is AU. Tray is 3.25” diameter
with elegant floral pattern on rim. Made by famous silversmith George
Shreve of San Francisco. Est. $1,500 ~ $3,000 FHWAC # 28628
Lot # 5269 Silver Peace Dollar & Morgan Dollar 1896 & 1923 Lot
of 2: 1923 Peace dollar in bezel with “Howdy Podner / Las Vegas Nev.”
on reverse; 1896 Morgan dollar in white metal bezel. Est. $50 ~ $100
FHWAC # 28538 (photo online)
Lot # 5270
Western Buckles with US
Silver Dollars
Two western
belt buckles
with silver
dollars. A)Gold
colored buckle
with 1922
Peace, 2.5 x 3.5”, no maker; B)1890 Morgan, Gold colored obverse,
gold colored eagle reverse, about 2.75 x 3.75” oval, silver(?), National
Silversmith, Columbus, Montana.; Est. $150 ~ $250 FHWAC # 33207
Lot #
5271
Nevada,
Woman’s
Silver
Dollar
Belt
Westernstyle Morgan dollar
belt,
measures
27”, consists of
(17) 1800’s silver dollars in linked holders, with a chain “dangle” dollar, and hook on opposite end for fastening. All coins are in excellent
condition. Very unique. Est. $600 ~ $1,200 FHWAC # 28413
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Lot # 5372 Counterfeit
Coins 1889 Morgan dollar, 1892 Barber quarter,
both base metal counterfeits. Est. $100 ~ $200 FHWAC # 28544
Lot # 5273 California,
Fabulous Gold Rush
Buckle and $2.50 gold
piece c1850’s This is a
FOB with a black ribbon,
California Gold Rush men’s
belt buckle, and $2.50 gold
piece. The 1851 gold piece
has been made into a love
token with ‘HH’ engraved
on the reverse. The belt
buckle has no maker mark.
It may be speculated that
this is a FOB made as a
remembrance piece for a
loved one who participated
in the Gold Rush, perhaps
1851. The buckle may be
his belt buckle. Est. $500 ~ $1,000 Lot # 5275 US $20 Gold repousse Spectacular US $20 Gold repousse. Most of the US repousse coin art was made in the first decade
of the twentieth century, though the art form has a long history
world-wide and is still made today. It is thought that perhaps only
five or six of the US $20 gold repousse pieces exist. Many of these
were on display at the national coin show in Chicago several years
ago. Several dealers specialized in repousse art coins just after 1900.
It was a popular art form at first, until the US Government outlawed
the disfacing of coins shortrly after, about 1910. The pieces were die
struck, and some of the dies still exist with Medallic Art Co. which
bought out dealer/makerAugust Frank. Another popular maker wa
George Keppeler and William Malliet, who both received patents for
repousse pop up coins, c 1903-1904. Malliet was the one who made
fobs of popup silver coins. See Oded Paz’s book “Pop put reposse
coins”, 2012. Est. $5,000 ~ $7,500 FHWAC # 33578
FHWAC # 3303
Lot # 5274 Pop Up repousse Necklace Charm
1892-1899 Necklace or
bracelet charm piece
within a piece charm.
Made from 1899 quarter and 1892 dime. The quarter has a diameter
of 1” and the dime has a diameter of 0.75”. Est. $120 ~ $200 Lot # 5276 Coin Art Glass small coin
art glass. 2.75” diameter, 3.5” tall. Clear
pressed glass with four frosted coin emblems, one on each side. One is a US eagle,
emblematic of the Morgan dollar, but different. each coin is 1”. Est. $100 ~ $150 FHWAC # 33809
FHWAC # 32721
Lot # 5277 Gold Token Tie Pins c1900 Tie pins made from small
tokens. One token is Eureka 1851 cent. Est. $200 ~ $500 FHWAC # 32702
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Lot # 5278 zEngland, Henry Chapman Receipt from Spink & Son
1915 “With Spink and Son’s respectful Compliments and thanks” Received from Henry Chapman Esq. cheque for L30, signed Wm Barnes
for Spink & Son, Ltd. 17 & 18 Piccadilly, London, W. Dated 6 Nov. 1915.
4 1/2 x 7 “ ivory stock, one penny receipt coupon attached. Henry
Johnson (1859-1935) went to work with Captain John W. Haseltine
in the coin business in Philadelphia in 1876, and by 1878 he cand his
brother Samuel had opened their own shop. The Chapmans produced
auction catalogs with photographic plates, extravagant for the time.
Est. $50 ~ $100 FHWAC # 28177 (photo online)
LOVE TOKENS, COUNTERSTAMPED,
ERRORS, STICKER DOLLARS
Lot # 5279 Counterstamped
Large Cent 1805 Liberty
stamped “Kippen” on obverse,
reverse well worn. 1805 US
Cent. Unlisted in Rulau. Est. $100 ~ $300 Lot # 5284 Three
Different Advertising Sticker Dollars
1879-1922 Lot of 3.
1) 1879 (O) Morgan
Dollar. Face has heartshaped sticker on it
advertising Antoinets
Beauty Salon. 2) 1889
(O) Morgan Dollar.
Reverse has sticker
for Shalimar in Reno,
NV. 3) 1922 peace
dollar with sticker on
reverse advertising “This is a Wilson-Russell Ford Dollar.” All stickers
have wear. Est. $100 ~ $300 FHWAC # 28605
Lot # 5285 Nevada, Casino
Sticker Dollars Two sticker dollars.
1] The New Cal-Vada Lodge, Lake
Tahoe. 2] Stockman’s Hotel, Elko
Nevada. Diameter of both coins is
1.5” . Est. $100 ~ $150 FHWAC # 28534
Lot # 5280 Error-Strike Indian Head Penny c.1880-1908
Off-center struck Indian Head
penny, in excellent condition.
This strike was off center by
approx. 25%. Coin shows little
wear, and the date cannot be
seen. Indian Head cents were
minted from 1859 to 1908. Rare. Est. $100 ~ $300 FHWAC # 28901
Lot # 5281 Coin Purse
Love Token, 1853 1853
US Dime with tiny coin
purse that probably fit
the dime made with tiny
chain mail. The token has
the Masonic symbol on the
reverse. Est. $100 ~ $200
FHWAC # 33215
Lot # 5282 Ford
Counterstamp on 1900
Barber Quarter Dollar Rare “Ford” counterstamp that is believed to have been used as a
promotional advertising piece for Ford Motor Company in the 1950s.
The 1958 Numismatist reported they may have entitled the holder to
a new car. Counterstamped bodly twice on obverse. Est. $50 ~ $100
FHWAC # 28630 (photo online)
Lot # 5283
Seated Half Dollar Love Token
1872 Reverse
engraved with a
blue enameled
“R” Mount on
obverse to use
as a vest button.
Est. $200 ~ $400
FHWAC # 28540
FHWAC # 31813
Lot # 5286 $1 Gold
Love Token Indian Princess Head $1 gold coin,
reverse engraved “A,B,C”
bezel and loop attached.
Est. $150 ~ $400 FHWAC # 28531
Lot # 5287 1877 S Trade
Dollar “Potty Dollar”
What a fun little piece!
This 1877 trade dollar
(420 grains .900 fine) has
been re-engraved so that
Lady Liberty now appears
to be sitting on a chamber
pot. “Potty coins” are a
unique way that coins have been re-purposed. Trade dollars were a
big target since they were not well-liked by the public when they were
released. Est. $100 ~ $300 FHWAC # 25977
Lot # 5288 Liberty Head
$2.5 Gold Coin Love
Token 1866 Love token
made out of an 1866 $2.5
Liberty Head gold dollar.
Initials are on reverse: G L.
Small loop attached at top
so that it could be worn on
a necklace. VF to XF. Est. $150 ~ $400 FHWAC # 28602
Lot # 5289 Lot Withdrawn
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