January 23, 2026 Old West & Native American Auction

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Felix Hoard was an assayer from Fiddletown in Amador County, California, slightly southeast of Sacramento, in the heart of the gold fields. The top half of the front side has Hoard’s stamp in a large circle followed by "No. 2206 / 7.75 OZS. / 999 THOUS / FINE". The reverse has the letters "USM". A small group of these gold ingots were discovered in the late 1960s. In all, only a couple of dozen specimens are known today. This particular specimen has serial number 2206, the latest of any known examples.
Condition: Excellent.

Item Dimensions: 2" x 1".

Bidding Current Bidding Minimum Bid: $13,000.00 Final prices include buyers premium: $66,000.00 Estimate: $25,000 - $45,000 Number Bids: 14	Auction closed on Friday, January 23, 2026.

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