Holabird delivered five days of Western treasures in fall sale

Hollow silver bead necklace with six bear claws capped with silver adornments, plus a central turquoise cabochon, $1,562
Hollow silver bead necklace with six bear claws capped with silver adornments, plus a central turquoise cabochon, $1,562
Hollow silver bead necklace with six silver-adorned bear claws and a central turquoise cabochon, $1,562

RENO, Nev. – Holabird Western Americana Collections’ five-day Autumn Splendor Western Americana Auction, held October 28-November 1, contained more than 3,200 lots of Americana, railroadiana, mining collectibles, numismatics, stock certificates, rare books and art. By the time it was all over, the auction had grossed about $500,000.

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Collectors scooped up rarities at Skinner Coins & Currency Auction

1905 Liberty Head quarter eagle in Proof-65, $10,625. Image courtesy of Skinner, Inc.
1905 Liberty Head quarter eagle in Proof-65, $10,625. Image courtesy of Skinner, Inc.
1905 Liberty Head quarter eagle in Proof-65, $10,625. Image courtesy of Skinner, Inc.

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. – The September 21 Coins & Currency auction at Skinner was a collector’s delight, offering many pieces from ancient Greece and ancient Rome and strong selections from American history in both silver and gold. Under the direction of Skinner Coins & Currency department Director David Donahue, the online catalog featured a greater number and variety of high-resolution images, drawing the interest of collectors.

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