(WAND) - Treasurer Michael Frerichs said collectible baseball cards of Hall of Famers Ryne Sandberg, Nolan Ryan and Ken Griffey Jr., a gold ingot, and an 1868 French coin bearing the image of Napoleon III are among items available at the online ICash auction April 24-May 3.
“Our online auction offers something unique and memorable for everyone,” said Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs, whose office oversees unclaimed property in Illinois. “You’ll discover treasures, such as classic baseball cards and distinctive currency, along with vintage jewelry and other items made of gold, which will intrigue anyone who’s been tracking the rising price of that precious metal.”
Some of the other auction items include:
- A 1981 gold commemorative medal bearing the image of Mark Twain
- Two gold cameo rings
- A 1917 U.S. Standing Liberty quarter
- Silver bars and rounds, including two honoring movie legend John Wayne and Chicago Bears legend Walter Payton
- Two 1899 $1 silver certificates, featuring the “Black Eagle” engraving
- A 1921 Peace silver dollar and postage stamp set
- Four pocket watches: Hamilton, Longville, Elgin, and Columbus Watch Co.
- Three pairs of 14-karat gold earrings with stones
A total of 150 lots will be auctioned. You can view all auction items in the catalog on the HiBid website.
Prospective bidders first must sign up on HiBid and create an account. There are a couple of ways to do this. One is to go to hibid.com/ and click on “Create Account” and fill in your information. Another is to go to the catalog, scroll down, and click on “Register to Bid.”
The State Treasurer’s Office is the custodian of unclaimed property, including lost bank accounts, insurance policy proceeds, unpaid rebate cards, and the contents of safe deposit boxes. Items are surrendered to the Treasurer’s Office after private entities have tried for several years to locate the owner.
The Treasurer’s Office holds an online auctions of unclaimed property throughout the year because it does not have the physical space to store the items indefinitely.
The Treasurer’s Office also holds an in-person auction of unclaimed property during the Illinois State Fair in August.
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