Spring Sale 2020

Auction Details

Welcome to the exciting Spring Sale 2020!

The Auction takes place at 6pm on Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings, April 30th, May 1st & May 2nd, with lot viewing taking place during the day, 10am-4:30pm, by Appointment.

Internet, Phone, Fax, eMail, Mail, and Living Online Bidding.

Contact us to order your copy of the beautiful catalogue of items in this sale.

Buyer’s Premiums will be added on all items as per the Terms & Conditions of the sale. Invoices will be emailed out after all sessions of the Spring Sale have concluded.

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BRUTTIUM, Kroton. c. 350-300 BC. AR Nomos1 - BRUTTIUM, Kroton. c. 350-300 BC. AR Nomos
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
(22mm, 7.78g) Eagle standing l. on olive branch. Rev: Tripod with legs terminating in lion’s feet; heron standing on Δ to right. Sear
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 260.00 - 325.00
Sold for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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LUCANIA, Thourioi. c. 400-350 BC. AR Nomos2 - LUCANIA, Thourioi. c. 400-350 BC. AR Nomos
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
(21mm, 7.71g) Helmeted head of Athena r. Rev: Bull butting r. Sear-435; gF/aVF.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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SICILY, Gela. c. 450-440 BC. AR Tetradrachm3 - SICILY, Gela. c. 450-440 BC. AR Tetradrachm
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
(25mm, 17.24g) Charioteer driving quadriga r., Nike flying right above, palmette with tendrils in exergue. Rev: Forepart of man-headed bull r. Sear-79
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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THESSALY, Larissa. c. 350-300 BC. AR Drachm4 - THESSALY, Larissa. c. 350-300 BC. AR Drachm
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
(22mm, 5.90g) Head of the nymph Larissa facing slightly left. Rev: Horse grazing right. Sear-2124 variety; gVF/VF, irregular flan, cleaning abrasion.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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ISLANDS off CARIA, Rhodos. Rhodes. c. 250-229 BC. AR Didrachm5 - ISLANDS off CARIA, Rhodos. Rhodes. c. 250-229 BC. AR Didrachm
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
(21mm, 6.48g) Mnasimachos, magistrate. Radiate hd. of Helios facing slightly r. Rev: Rose with bud to right; to left, Athena Nikephoros standing l. Se
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 1,400.00
Sold for (650.00 + 130.00BP) = 780.00
 
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BOEOTIA, Thebes. c. 425-400 BC. AR Stater7 - BOEOTIA, Thebes. c. 425-400 BC. AR Stater
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
(22mm, 11.98g) Boeotian shield. Rev: Amphora, Q-E across lower field, all within square incuse. Sear-2384; VF, irregular flan, areas of horn silver on
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 450.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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CARIA, Kaunos. c. 490-470 BC. AR Stater8 - CARIA, Kaunos. c. 490-470 BC. AR Stater
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Winged female figure running r., head l. Rev: Crude rectangular object (baetyl?) within incuse square. Konuk 8; VF, obv off struck; Ex: ANE.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 450.00
Sold for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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PHOENICIA, Arados. c. 137-46 BC. AR Tetradrachm9 - PHOENICIA, Arados. c. 137-46 BC. AR Tetradrachm
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
(28mm, 15.04g) Turreted and draped bust of Tyche r. Rev: Nike standing l., holding aplustre and palm, date and control letters in l. field, all within
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 225.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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ISLANDS off IONIA, Chios. c. 480-435 BC. AR Didrachm10 - ISLANDS off IONIA, Chios. c. 480-435 BC. AR Didrachm
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
(17mm,7.83g) Sphinx facing left, on raised circular shield. Rev: Quadripartite incuse square. Sear-4594; Fine, obv off struck.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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IONIA, Teos. c. 510-475 BC. AR Stater11 - IONIA, Teos. c. 510-475 BC. AR Stater
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
(20 mm, 11.71g) Griffin seated r., raising foreleg. Rev: Quadripartite incuse square. Sear-3512; gVF, die rust on obv; Ex: ANE.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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ATTICA, Athens. c. 449-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm12 - ATTICA, Athens. c. 449-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
(22mm, 16.94g) Helmeted hd. of Athena r. Rev: Owl standing r., olive sprig and crescent behind. Dewing 1591; gVF, darkly toned, banker's mark on...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 800.00
Sold for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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KINGS of MACEDON. Alexander (the Great) III. 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm13 - KINGS of MACEDON. Alexander (the Great) III. 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm
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(26mm, 17.24g) Lifetime issue (struck c. 324/3) Head of Herakles r., wearing lion skin. Rev: Zeus Aetophoros seated left, bee above 'M' in l...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 260.00 - 325.00
Sold for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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KINGS of MACEDON, time of Alexander (the Great) III – Philip III. c. 324/3-320 BC. AR Tetradrachm14 - KINGS of MACEDON, time of Alexander (the Great) III – Philip III. c. 324/3-320 BC. AR Tetradrachm
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
(26mm, 17.2g) Head of Herakles r., wearing lion skin. Rev: Zeus Aetophoros seated left, ΣΩ in left field, AP (civic) monogram below th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 450.00
Sold for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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KINGS of MACEDON, Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Tetradrachm15 - KINGS of MACEDON, Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Tetradrachm
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
(27mm, 17.11g) Head of Herakles r., wearing lion skin. Rev: Zeus Aetophoros seated left, wreath in l. field, monogram below throne. Sear-6749 variety;
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 400.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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KINGS of MACEDON, Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Tetradrachm16 - KINGS of MACEDON, Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Tetradrachm
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
(27mm, 16.90g) Head of Herakles r., wearing lion skin. Rev: Zeus Aetophoros seated left, M in left field, ΛY below throne. Sear-6749 variety;
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 220.00 - 275.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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SELEUKID KINGS of SYRIA. Alexander I (Balas). 152-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm17 - SELEUKID KINGS of SYRIA. Alexander I (Balas). 152-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
(31mm, 17.15g) Diademed head r. Rev: Zeus Nikephoros seated left; monograms to inner and outer left, ΔΞP (date) in exergue. Sear-7030
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 400.00
Sold for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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SELEUKID KINGS of SYRIA, Antiochos VIII Epiphanes (Grypos). 121/0-97/6 BC, AR Tetradrachm18 - SELEUKID KINGS of SYRIA, Antiochos VIII Epiphanes (Grypos). 121/0-97/6 BC, AR Tetradrachm
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
(28mm, 16.39g) Diademed portrait bust of Antiochus VIII r. Rev: Zeus Uranius, draped, standing facing, head l., supporting star and holding scepter. S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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SELEUKID KINGS of SYRIA, Antiochos VIII Epiphanes (Grypos). 121/0-97/6 BC, AR Tetradrachm19 - SELEUKID KINGS of SYRIA, Antiochos VIII Epiphanes (Grypos). 121/0-97/6 BC, AR Tetradrachm
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
(28mm, 16.18g) Diademed portrait bust of Antiochus VIII r. Rev: Zeus Nikephoros seated l.; 2 monograms to outer l., monogram P below throne, all withi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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MACEDON, under Roman Protectorate (First Meris). c. 167-149 BC. AR Tetradrachm20 - MACEDON, under Roman Protectorate (First Meris). c. 167-149 BC. AR Tetradrachm
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
(31mm, 16.52g) Diademed and draped bust of Artemis r., in the center of ornate Macedonian shield. Rev: Club and monograms, all within oak wreath, thun
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 220.00 - 275.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Moneyer: L. Farsuleius Mensor. 75 BC. AR Denarius21 - Moneyer: L. Farsuleius Mensor. 75 BC. AR Denarius
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
(19mm, 3.82g) Diademed and draped bust of Libertas r. Rev: Warrior in biga helps togate figure into the chariot. Crawford 392/1a; aVF/gF.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Moneyer: P. Plautius Hypsaeus. 60 BC. AR Denarius22 - Moneyer: P. Plautius Hypsaeus. 60 BC. AR Denarius
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
(18mm, 4.08g) Draped bust of Leuconoe r. Rev: Jupiter in quadriga l. brandishing thunderbolt. Crawford 420/2; EF, rev mark, some polishing.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Mark Antony. 32-31 BC. AR Legionary Denarius23 - Mark Antony. 32-31 BC. AR Legionary Denarius
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
(17mm, 2.82g) Legionary type. Patrae(?) mint. Praetorian galley right. Rev: LEG XVIII, aquila right between two signa. Crawford 544/33; Toned VF, roug
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Tiberius. 14-37 AD. AR Denarius24 - Tiberius. 14-37 AD. AR Denarius
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
(18mm, 3.76g) "Biblical Tribute Penny" Laureate head r. Rev: Livia (as Pax) seated right, holding scepter and olive branch. RIC 30; aVF/gF.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 400.00
Sold for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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Vitellius. 69 AD. AR Denarius25 - Vitellius. 69 AD. AR Denarius
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
(17mm, 3.18g) Laureate head r. Rev: Concordia seated l. holding a patera and cornucopiae. RIC 66(var); F/gF, slightly off struck.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Hadrian. 117-138 AD. AR Denarius26 - Hadrian. 117-138 AD. AR Denarius
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
(18mm, 3.26g) Laureate bust r., slight drapery. Rev: Justitia seated l., holding patera and sceptre. Early issue, struck 117AD. RIC 42; gVF, nice port
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (240.00 + 48.00BP) = 288.00
 
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Macrinus. 217-218 AD. AR Denarius27 - Macrinus. 217-218 AD. AR Denarius
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
(21mm, 3.43g) Draped bust r. Rev: Fides Militum stg., r. foot on helmet, holding standard in each hand. RIC 67; aEF, larger flan.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 300.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Diadumenian, as Caesar. 217-218 AD. AR Denarius28 - Diadumenian, as Caesar. 217-218 AD. AR Denarius
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
(21mm, 3.11g) Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust r. Rev: Diadumenian standing l., holding standard and scepter; two standards to right. RIC 102; g
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 280.00 - 350.00
Sold for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Flavian Emperors. 69-81 AD. AR Denarius. Lot of 329 - Flavian Emperors. 69-81 AD. AR Denarius. Lot of 3
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Vespasian (3.30g) Rev: Jupiter sacrificing from patera over altar. RIC 124a; gVF/VF || Titus, as Augustus (3.05g) Rev: Tripod surmounted by a dolphin.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 280.00 - 350.00
Sold for (220.00 + 44.00BP) = 264.00
 
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Vespasian. 69-79 AD. AR Denarius. Lot of 230 - Vespasian. 69-79 AD. AR Denarius. Lot of 2
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
(3.24g) Rev: Prow of galley r., star above. RIC RIC 108; aVF, toned (ex. ANE) || (3.43g) Rev: Victory advancing r., placing wreath on standard. RIC 52
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 270.00 - 340.00
Sold for (255.00 + 51.00BP) = 306.00
 
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Roman Tetrachy (293-313 AD) Group. AE Follis. Lot of 231 - Roman Tetrachy (293-313 AD) Group. AE Follis. Lot of 2
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Maximinus II, as Caesar (10.04g) Rev: Genius stg. l. Serdica mint. RIC 13b; EF, minor pitting || Maximian (9.59g) Rev: Moneta stg. l. Aquileia mint. R
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 300.00
Sold for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Roman Tetrachy (293-313 AD) Group. AE Follis. Lot of 232 - Roman Tetrachy (293-313 AD) Group. AE Follis. Lot of 2
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Maximinus II, as Caesar (6.87g) Rev: Genius stg. l. Heraclea mint. RIC 36; EF || Maximian (8.81g) Rev: Genius stg. l. Cyzicus mint. RIC 10b; aEF. 2 Pc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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4th Century AE Group. Lot of 633 - 4th Century AE Group. Lot of 6
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Licinius; Constantine (the Great) I - nice patina; Constantine II, as Caesar; Constantinius II, as Caesar; Constans; Valentinian I; Grades range VF -
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 300.00
Sold for (220.00 + 44.00BP) = 264.00
 
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4th Century AE Group. Lot of 634 - 4th Century AE Group. Lot of 6
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Licinius; Constantine (the Great) I; Constantine II, as Caesar - great portrait; Constantinius II - flan crack; Constans; Valentinian I; Grades range
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 300.00
Sold for (220.00 + 44.00BP) = 264.00
 
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4th Century AE Group. Siscia Mint. Lot of 435 - 4th Century AE Group. Siscia Mint. Lot of 4
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Constantine II, as Caesar; Constantius Gallus; Gratia - sharp rev; Jovian; Grades range gVF - EF. 4 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Later 4th Century AE Group. Lot of 736 - Later 4th Century AE Group. Lot of 7
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Constantius Gallus (x2); Julian II; Jovian (x2); Valens; Gratian; Grades range from aVF - gVF. 7 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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Quality Mint State Copper - Lot of 20 British Coins37 - Quality Mint State Copper - Lot of 20 British Coins
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Catalogue value in excess of $450 USD's.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Quality Copper - Lot of 60 British Coins38 - Quality Copper - Lot of 60 British Coins
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Catalogue value in excess of $450 USD's.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Enameled British Crown, 188839 - Enameled British Crown, 1888
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Very well done, made into a broach.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Lot of 2 USA $1 Gold Jewelry Pieces40 - Lot of 2 USA $1 Gold Jewelry Pieces
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Damaged as these were used for jewelry purposes at one time. 2 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (220.00 + 44.00BP) = 264.00
 
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Empire of Iran, 1971 - Set of 5 Pure Silver Coins41 - Empire of Iran, 1971 - Set of 5 Pure Silver Coins
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
In uncirculated case with COA.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Australia Gold Sovereign, 186142 - Australia Gold Sovereign, 1861
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Although the coin was cleaned at one time, it's a key date and worth a premium over gold price.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold for (525.00) = 525.00
 
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Great Britain Gold Half Sovereign, 185343 - Great Britain Gold Half Sovereign, 1853
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
VF, .1177 AGW.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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Great Britain Gold Half Sovereign, 185744 - Great Britain Gold Half Sovereign, 1857
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
EF, .1177 AGW.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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Great Britain Lot45 - Great Britain Lot
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Single row box of coins (91 pcs), mostly silver (58 pieces are 2 Shillings and larger), some nicer grades and dates. Should be viewed, no returns. 9
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Russian Lot of Silver Coins46 - Russian Lot of Silver Coins
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1818 to 1914, better dates and grades. 7 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 550.00 - 750.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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United States, Morgan Dollar, 1897-O47 - United States, Morgan Dollar, 1897-O
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Graded by ANACS MS-60. A brilliant mint-state example that is scarce in uncirculated. In an old generation ANACS holder.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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United States, Morgan Dollar, 1900S48 - United States, Morgan Dollar, 1900S
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CCCS AU-58.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (115.00) = 115.00
 
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United States Silver Dollar Lot49 - United States Silver Dollar Lot
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
7 coins within date range 1889-1926, all BU. 7 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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United States Silver Dollar Lot50 - United States Silver Dollar Lot
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
17 coins, good range of dates 1886-1934S. 17 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 800.00
Sold for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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United States Silver Dollar Lot51 - United States Silver Dollar Lot
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
15 coins, 1921-1926, circulated, some repeats. 15 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 450.00 - 500.00
Sold for (625.00 + 125.00BP) = 750.00
 
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