| Lot # | Description | Low Est | High Est | Hammer |
1
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US Currency-WWII / Military
1935-A $1 North Africa Fr# 2306 - GemCU-67/EPQ, Great Color
Astonishing high grade 1935 North Africa one provides just about the ultimate in eye-appeal. Near-perfect centering offers broad margins around extremely vivid ink, with the brilliant gold seal...
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$750
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$850
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$700.00
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2
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US Currency-WWII / Military
1935-A $1 Hawaii Fr# 2300, A-C block, - VF
Scarcer A-C block adds to the desirability of this Hawaii dollar. A superior VF example on original, non-pressed paper.
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$200
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$300
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$140.00
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3
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US Currency-WWII / Military
1935-A $1 Hawaii Fr# 2300 - PMG ChCU-64/EPQ
Scarce F-C block nears the gem level with obvious, premium quality paper and nice centering. Astonishing vibrancy under a good lamp.
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$500
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$600
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$425.00
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4
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US Currency-WWII / Military
1934-A $20 Hawaii Star Fr# 2305* - PCGS VF-25
Roman Powers Collection. This FR#2305 "star" is a very rare note in any condition, such that VF25 could almost be considered a "high grade". Although moderate wear is certainly apparent, along with...
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$800
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$900
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$775.00
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5
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Misc-Miscellaneous Currency Item
$5 MPC - Series 541 First Printing PMG VF-20/Stamp Ink
Roman Powers Collection. PMG notes "stamp ink" on the front, with a light vertical streak in front of the portrait. The 541 $5 has long been recognized as the scarcest regular issue MPC note (scotia...
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$800
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$900
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$550.00
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6
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US Currency-Legal Tender Notes, Large
1869 $2 Fr# 42 - VF
Fissures at the far right margin offer the only noticeable detraction for this dusky rainbow note. Acceptable color has toned significantly over time but seems fully original.
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$400
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$500
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$380.00
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7
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US Currency-Legal Tender Notes, Large
1880 $1 Fr# 29 - XF
The XF grade makes this an affordable brown seal, yet still incorporates considerable eye-appeal with bright paper and crisp detail. A faint brown stain shows just right of the portrait, and we note...
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$400
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$500
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$400.00
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8
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US Currency-Legal Tender Notes, Large
1880 $10 Fr# 107 - AU
Obviously AU, especially as viewed from the back, the paper shows up beautifully behind strong, precise ink on printed on both sides. Light wear at the corners presents the only argument against the...
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$1,200
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$1,400
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$1,100.00
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9
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US Currency-Legal Tender Notes, Large
Sequential pair of 1880 $10 Fr# 106 - both ChCU
Attractive centering makes this pair a shoe-in for certification, as one might expect at least a "choice" or better grade. Bright pink seals and dark blue serial numbers present beautifully over rich...
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$3,000
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$3,500
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$3,300.00
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10
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US Currency-Legal Tender Notes, Large
1901 $10 Bison Fr# 121 - VF
Endlessly popular among collectors, the Bison ten can be terribly expensive in high grades, and proves to be very approachable at the present very-fine grade level. Elliott-White signatures show...
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$700
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$800
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$700.00
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11
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US Currency-Legal Tender Notes, Large
1901 $10 Bison Fr# 122 - VF
A solitary pinhole off to the left is all that detracts from pleasing VF eye-appeal. Super color for the seal and motifs will not disappoint.
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$750
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$900
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$700.00
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12
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US Currency-Legal Tender Notes, Large
1901 $10 Bison Fr# 122 - VF
Crisp detail and fair contrast faces up as extremely-fine at first glance, but we suggest the VF grade to reflect incidental edge creases and apparent wear. Pressed, but not to severe extent.
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$900
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$1,100
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$775.00
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13
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US Currency-Silver Certificates, Large
1886 $5 Fr# 263 - CGA GemCU-67/Original Paper Quality
Ellis Johnson Collection. The CGA grade of CU-67 doesn't really seem like a stretch for a blazing white 1886 $5 of this caliber. The silver dollar motif on the back of the note plays strongly into...
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$9,000
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$11,000
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$7,000.00
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14
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US Currency-Silver Certificates, Large
1896 $1 Educational Fr# 225 - PMG VF-35
Immediate visual impact is most definitely that of a fully XF example, as this supremely choice VF Educational one shows remarkably bright paper and pleasing grey ink. The orange seal seems a trifle...
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$825
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$925
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$775.00
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15
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US Currency-Silver Certificates, Large
1899 $1 Black Eagle Star Fr# 233* - PCGS GemCU-65
Always Young Collection. As a star note, this high grade black eagle supplies everything a collector could want in a gem example. Amazingly, this specific example was long reported as an AU within...
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$2,000
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$2,500
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$1,500.00
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16
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US Currency-Silver Certificates, Large
1899 $5 Chief Fr# 281 - VF
Pressed, but not excessively so as the paper retains tangible waviness and some crisp character to the touch. Cut slightly askew, the top margin toward the left very nearly touches the design, while...
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$500
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$600
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$550.00
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17
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US Currency-National Bank Notes
1902 $5 Blue Seal - Des Moines, IA Charter #2886 - XF
The Valley National Bank of Des Moines, Iowa. Although cut well off-center, this is still an excellent example of a state capital type note from Iowa. Large green signatures add to the appeal. If...
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$250
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$300
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$230.00
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18
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US Currency-National Bank Notes
1902 $10 Blue Seal - Shoshone, ID Charter #6577 - F
Bradford Pear Collection. The discovery of this scarce Idaho and its addition to the census makes it a great find for the fortunate high bidder. Well-centered upon decent paper, the only detraction...
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$3,000
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$3,600
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$3,500.00
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19
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US Currency-National Bank Notes
1902 $10 Blue Seal - Carmi, IL Charter #4934 - VF
The First National Bank of Carmi, Illinois. A somewhat more difficult southern Illinois national, this one showing attractive bright paper and only a few pinholes left of center. Terrific signatures...
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$200
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$250
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$500.00
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20
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US Currency-National Bank Notes
1929 $20 Type 2 - Smithton, IL Charter #13525 - VF
The First National Bank of Smithton, Illinois. This is a discovery note, a type-2 $20 example off the previously unreported Smithton First National Bank. Moderately pressed, the appearance is...
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$450
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$550
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$400.00
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21
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US Currency-National Bank Notes
1902 $5 Blue Seal - Cabool, MO Charter #8877 - VF
The First National Bank of Cabool, Missouri. No pinholes are visible for this VF example, although the left crease is slightly heavier than typical. A higher grade example off this one bank town...
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$1,150
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$1,300
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$1,050.00
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22
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US Currency-National Bank Notes
1902 $20 Blue Seal - Carthage, MO - F
The Carthage National Bank Carthage, Missouri. Only three large notes have been reported on this southwest Missouri town, making this a highly desirable Fine example. A trio of pinholes off to the...
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$1,200
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$1,600
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$1,150.00
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23
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US Currency-National Bank Notes
1929 $10 Type 1 - Jasper, MO Charter #6369 - F
The First National Bank of Jasper, Missouri. From a scarce, southwest Missouri one-bank town near Joplin, this survivor shows only honest wear and typical handling for Fine. Jasper's claim to fame...
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$475
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$575
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$400.00
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24
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US Currency-National Bank Notes
1882 $5 Brown Back - St. Louis, MO Charter #5172 - VF
The State National Bank of St. Louis, Missouri. Just mildly pressed and therefore rather vintage in appearance, this pretty St. Louis note offers excellent visual appeal at the VF level. A distinct...
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$500
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$650
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$575.00
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25
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US Currency-National Bank Notes
1902 $20 Blue Seal - Tarkio, MO Charter #3079 - VF
The First National Bank of Tarkio, Missouri. This scarcer $20 combines attractive problem-free paper with good ink to create strong appeal. Ultra sharp signatures deserve special mention as well. ...
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$475
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$575
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$450.00
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