Coins & Currency | June 9, 2026
Tue, Jun 9, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 86
Highly Researchable "Short Snorter" Lot, MacArthur and Others
Estimate: $400 - $600
Sold for
$500
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
over 20 notes, originally part of the same 'belt' taped together end-to-end, bearing what must amount to hundreds of signatures in the group, Douglas MacArthur and a signature and sketch by Sgt. George Baker ("Sad Sack") among them, group consists of U.S. and foreign currency as these so often do
Provenance: From a New York Family
Note: Includes notes with the claim that "all the Gens in the Pacific Theater" are present, specifically naming MacArthur and Nimitz. Despite this claim, we have only been able to positively identify MacArthur thus far. Accompanying notes also bear the hand written contemplation "might go to Library of Congress?"
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From a New York Family
tape has lost adhesion and notes are now separate with obvious general wear and condition issues as is typical
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