Lot 198A

19th-20th C. USA Coins & World Currency Collection

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19th-20th C. USA Coins & World Currency Collection

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Current Bid: $400

(1 Bid)

October 2, 2025 8:00 AM MDT (In Progress)
Live Auction
Louisville, CO, US


Description:

This binder holds an eclectic assortment of coins and tokens of American and world currency. Inside are four USA WWII-era OPA red ration tokens and a single 1935 New Mexico tax token, a rare Depression-era fractional cent issue. There are five 1943 steel war pennies, magnetic reminders of wartime metal shortages, alongside an advertising token. Four U.S. quarters from the 1950s, a 1916 Barber quarter, a 1953 Canadian quarter, two Standing Liberty quarters from 1926, and an 1898 U.S. quarter. The smaller denominations include four Mercury dimes ranging from 1918 to 1943, six Barber dimes dated 1903-1907, a Shield nickel of undetermined year, and six Liberty Head "V" nickels dated 1898-1908. Thirty Indian Head pennies 1863-1907, four Franklin half dollars, two Walking Liberty half dollars, and a 1908 Barber half dollar. An 1865 U.S. three-cent nickel, an 1856 half dime, three Morgan silver dollars and a commemorative 1892 USA Columbian half dollar. Size of binder: 11.5" L x 11" W (29.2 cm x 27.9 cm)

Beyond the United States, there is a variety of 20th-century Mexican coinage, a 1871 Prince Edward Island cent with other 19th-20th century Canadian issues, three 1944 Australian pennies, and several 1940s Great Britain pennies along with other 20th-century British coins. Coins include: 1943 dime 1903 O dime 1903 dime 1904 dime 1906 dime 1906 D dime 1894 5 cents 1888 5 cents 1908 5 cents 1907 5 cents 1906 5 cents 1898 5 cents 1904 5 cents 1882 penny 1888 penny 1896 penny 1863 penny 1883 penny 1891 penny 1896 penny 1867 penny 1887 penny 1892 penny 1897 penny 1868 penny 1888 penny 1892 penny 1897 penny 1875 penny 1888 penny 1894 penny 1949 Half dollar 1941 Half dollar 1960 Half dollar 1942 Half dollar 1961 Half dollar 1908 S Half dollar 1963 Half dollar 1916 D Penny 1943 D Penny 1943 Penny 1865 Dime 1856 Half dime 1889 silver dollar VF 1900 O silver dollar 1878 silver dollar 1892 Columbian Half dollar 1900 penny 1906 penny 1900 penny 1907 penny 1904 penny 1907 penny 1904 penny 1897 penny 1896 penny 1906 penny

Provenance: private Star City, Arkansas, USA collection

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  • Condition: Various conditions, most coins are in cardboard sleeves, some are loose. Circulated conditions with rubbing, abrasions, softening, and wear as expected. Dark patina and toning. Comes in a three ring binder.

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Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $20,000