Toronto Coin Expo Fall Sale 2017

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We are proud and excited to conduct our auction in conjunction with the 2017 Fall Toronto Coin Expo. This sale features Part II of the Covered Bridge Collection, with fresh rarities that are coming out of storage for the first time in numerous years. Trophy notes from many chartered banks, complimented by a choice French series $50, 1935 will garner a frenzy of bidding.
The fur trade industry and the Hudson’s Bay Company have been a most important part of Canada’s history. In celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday, a major piece of Canada’s history is being offered with a large collection Hudson’s Bay and other fur related tokens. Other selections from numerous consignors round out another outstanding auction including a nice West Coast vari- ety collection, a rarely offered selection of named Governor General medals and finally the second-to-last offering of the Richard Cooper Collection. Much anticipation surrounds these collections as individuals are planning on attending the sale from all over North America in hopes of an opportunity in obtaining a piece of this historic event. We feel privileged to be given the opportunity to be entrusted with such treasures and thank our contributors who have placed their faith in us.



Buyer’s Premiums will be added on all items as per the Terms & Conditions of the sale. Invoices will be emailed out after The Toronto Coin Expo.
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Lot of Eight Six Deniers "Dardennes"311 - Lot of Eight Six Deniers "Dardennes"
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Dup. 1593, Gad. 85, KM 400. 1710-N, 1711-H, 1711-N (2), 1711-&, 1712-N, 1712-&, uncertain (1). Six in VG-F range, two a bit lesser. 8 Pcs...
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Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Scarce 1654-A Crowned "L" Liard.312 - Scarce 1654-A Crowned "L" Liard.
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Dup. 1587, Gad. 79, KM 191.1. The scarce first type of the Liard denomination, quigkly replaced in 1655 with the more familiar textual reverse. A cle
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Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Double-obverse 1655 Liard.313 - Double-obverse 1655 Liard.
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Struck from a pair of obverse dies, coin axis. 4.76 grams. Fine. This is a part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (210.00 + 42.00BP) = 252.00
 
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Double-obverse 1657 Liard.314 - Double-obverse 1657 Liard.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
As the preceding lot, 3.40 grams. About VF, but some roughness. This is a part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Five better Liards.315 - Five better Liards.
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1655-B, 1656-D, 1657-A, 1658-I, 1698-I. All aVF-VF. 5 Pcs. This is a part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
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Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Two Liards: 1693-&, 1695-X316 - Two Liards: 1693-&, 1695-X
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1693-& (Aix) VF, signs of double striking; 1695-X (Amiens) clean VF. 2 Pcs. This is a part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Liard 1713-W (Lille).317 - Liard 1713-W (Lille).
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Dup. 1590, Gad. 82, KM 407. A short-lived fourth type from the end of Louis XIV's reign, minted solely at Lille. VF+, strike uneven. This ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Three Liards: 1707-W, 1714-W (2).318 - Three Liards: 1707-W, 1714-W (2).
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1707-W, about fine, deteriorated rev. die; 1714-W, one VG+, the other G+ with striking crack. Later issues of the Lille mint. 3 Pcs. This is a par
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Group of 33 Liards, 1655-1658.319 - Group of 33 Liards, 1655-1658.
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A mix of dates and mints, all of the second type (Dup. 1588, Gad. 80, KM 192). Mostly VG-F, some a bit better but with issues. 33 Pcs. This is a p
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Estimate : 350.00 - 400.00
Sold for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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Group of 12 Liards, 1693-1699.320 - Group of 12 Liards, 1693-1699.
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A mix of dates and mints, all of the third type (Dup. 1589, Gad. 81, KM 284). Mostly VG-F, some a bit better but with issues. 12 Pcs. This is a pa
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
 
 
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