Toronto Coin Expo Spring Sale 2014

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We are once again pleased to conduct our auction, in conjunction with the 2014 Spring Toronto Coin Expo. In this auction we are featuring The George H. Thomson collection of pre-Confederation tokens, and the Lorne Barnes collection of pre-Confederation Nova Scotia tokens. The sale is complimented with selections from numerous other consignors rounding out another outstanding auction. 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.

We can't wait to see you at the Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto. Come and join us in person, or place your bids by phone/fax, email, or regular mail.

We look forward to helping you acquire the missing pieces of your collections.
The Cataloguers have taken every reasonable measure to ensure that all the lots are as described by Geoffrey Bell Auctions. Many of the lots are third party graded by PCGS, PMG, ICCS - We feel these are the most recognized grading companies in the industry.
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Br 9881546 - Br 988
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Br 988 - Br 988, Courteau 22, CH WE-11D, straight reeding on edge, a token very difficult to acquire in high grade. This example an unquestioned EF, w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold to a*********r for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Lees 11547 - Lees 1
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Lees 1 - US flag, W & B NY, CH PE-10-1, very nice VF+, difficult in higher grades. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Colle...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Lees 21548 - Lees 2
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Lees 2 - US flag, PE10-2, VF+. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Lees 31549 - Lees 3
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Lees 3 - Blacksmith type, CH PE-10-A3, CH BL-24A3, upset reverse, thin, 3.46 grams, attractive, strong VF for issue. Ex: Baker catalogue 33, item 202.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (155.00) = 155.00
 
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Very Rare Lees 41550 - Very Rare Lees 4
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Very Rare Lees 4 - Blacksmith type, CH PE-10-4, CH BL-24B, a solid Fine, slight rough areas on obverse and reverse. Ex: Allan Fargeon Collection. Extr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Lot of 3 Lees Tokens1551 - Lot of 3 Lees Tokens
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Lot of 3 Lees Tokens - Lot includes: Lees 6, CH PE-10-6, EF; Lees 7, CH PE-10-7, good VF; another, Fine. 3 Pcs. This lot is part of the extensiv
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Lot of 2 Lees Tokens1552 - Lot of 2 Lees Tokens
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Lot of 2 Lees Tokens - Lot includes: Lees 11, CH PE-10-11, scarce variety with double-cut mizzen-yard; rated R.10 by Lees, about Fine/VG, reverse weak
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9********3 for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Lot of 2 Lees Tokens1553 - Lot of 2 Lees Tokens
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Lot of 2 Lees Tokens - Lot includes: Lees 14, CH PE-10-14, double-guy variety, Fine, old rev. scrs.; Lees 15, CH PE-10-15, Fine, a little rough. 2 Pcs
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9********3 for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Lot of 2 Lees Tokens1554 - Lot of 2 Lees Tokens
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Lot of 2 Lees Tokens - Lot includes: Lees 17, CH PE-10-17, double-guy variety, VF; Lees 19, PE10-19, good Fine. 2 Pcs. This lot is part of the e
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*******r for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Lot of 5 Lees Tokens1555 - Lot of 5 Lees Tokens
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Lot of 5 Lees Tokens - Lot includes: Lees 24, CH PE-10-24, VF+; Lees 26, CH PE-10-26, good VF; Lees 27, CH PE-10-27, Fine; Lees 30, CH PE-10-30, VF+;
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
 
 
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Lees 311556 - Lees 31
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Lees 31 - CH PE-10-31, Unc, with some remaining lustre. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to a**********3 for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Lot of 5 Lees Tokens1557 - Lot of 5 Lees Tokens
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Lot of 5 Lees Tokens - Lot includes: Lees 30, CH PE-10-30, VF+; Lees 35, CH PE-10-35, Fine; Lees 36, CH PE-10-36, EF, and not often seen in this grade
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to p****w for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Lees 391558 - Lees 39
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Lees 39 - CH PE-10-39, solid EF and not always seen in this grade. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9********3 for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Lot of 4 Lees Tokens1559 - Lot of 4 Lees Tokens
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Lot of 4 Lees Tokens - Lot includes: Lees 40, CH PE-10-40, Fine; Lees 41, CH PE-10-41B, upset rev., Fine+; Lees 43, CH PE-10-43,VF, rev. die break; Le
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9********3 for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Lot of 13 Lees Tokens1560 - Lot of 13 Lees Tokens
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Lot of 13 Lees Tokens - Lot includes the balance of the Ships tokens: Lees 8, CH PE-10-8, VF; Lees 9, CH PE-10-9, Fine; Lees 10, CH PE-10-10A, Fine; L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to p****w for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Lot of 3 Non-Local Tokens1561 - Lot of 3 Non-Local Tokens
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Lot of 3 Non-Local Tokens - Lot includes: Br 894 (1820), Trade & Navigation Halfpenny, Courteau 3, CH NS-24, copper, early die state, Fine; anot...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
 
 
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Br 9621562 - Br 962
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Br 962 - Br 962, Trade & Navigation Penny, Courteau 8, CH NS-20A1, engrailed edge, straight reverse, very nice EF. This lot is part of the ex...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to 9********3 for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Lot of 2 Non-Local Tokens1563 - Lot of 2 Non-Local Tokens
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Lot of 2 Non-Local Tokens - Lot includes: Br 962, Trade & Navigation Penny, Courteau 8, CH NS-20A1, engrailed edge, straight reverse, EF, with s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9********3 for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Br 9621564 - Br 962
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Br 962 - Br 962, Trade & Navigation Penny, Courteau 11, CH NS-20A4, engrailed edge, straight reverse, AU-Unc, with much remaining lustre. Th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Lot of 3 Non-Local Tokens1565 - Lot of 3 Non-Local Tokens
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Lot of 3 Non-Local Tokens - Lot includes: Br 962, Trade & Navigation Penny, Courteau 13, CH NS-20B3, plain edge, upset reverse, rusted reverse d...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to C**********e for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Lot of 2 Non-Local Tokens1566 - Lot of 2 Non-Local Tokens
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Lot of 2 Non-Local Tokens - Lot includes: Br 963, Trade & Navigation Halfpenny, Courteau 6, CH NS-19A1, engrailed edge, straight reverse, good V...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 75.00
Sold to 9********3 for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Lot of 2 Non-Local Tokens1567 - Lot of 2 Non-Local Tokens
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Lot of 2 Non-Local Tokens - Lot includes: Br 963, Trade & Navigation Halfpenny, Courteau 6, CH NS-19A1, engrailed edge, straight reverse, solid ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 75.00
Sold to 9********3 for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Lot of 2 Non-Local Tokens1568 - Lot of 2 Non-Local Tokens
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Lot of 2 Non-Local Tokens - Lot includes: Br 963, Trade & Navigation Halfpenny, Courteau 6, CH NS-19A1, engrailed edge, straight reverse, EF; Br...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold to a**********3 for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Lot of 4 Non-Local tokens1569 - Lot of 4 Non-Local tokens
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Lot of 4 Non-Local tokens - Lot includes: Br 965, Pure Copper Halfpennies, Courteau 15, engrailed edge, upset reverse, CH NS-21A2, VF+; Courteau 16, e
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9********3 for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Br 9831570 - Br 983
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Br 983 - CH AM-3, Commerce Rules the Main. This is a rare token in VF or better and always comes overstruck. It is therefore softly struck on the King
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold to g*********s for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Br 9891571 - Br 989
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Br 989 - RH Penny, CH LC-52, dark chocolate EF, spot of verdigris on rev. at N of ONE. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collect
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 275.00
Sold to floor for (155.00) = 155.00
 
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Lot of Two Br 9901572 - Lot of Two Br 990
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Lot of Two Br 990 - Lot includes: Br 990, RH halfpennies, thin flan, plain edge, upset reverse, CH LC-51A2, VF; another, thick flan, engrailed edge, u
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to C**********e for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Br 9911573 - Br 991
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Br 991 - RH farthing, engrailed edge, upset rev., CH LC-50, EF+, some light field marks on obv. A nice token. This lot is part of the extensive Ge
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 275.00
Sold to 9********3 for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Br 9921574 - Br 992
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Br 992 - Courteau 48, closed sleeve variety, CH LC-53A2, EF. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 275.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Br 9931575 - Br 993
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Br 993 - Courteau 50, British Colonies halfpenny, EF. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Lot of 4 Non-Local tokens1576 - Lot of 4 Non-Local tokens
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Lot of 4 Non-Local tokens - Lot includes: Br 994 (1813), Courteau 25, CH LC-54B1, thick, cleaned Fine, overstruck and de-laminated reverse; another (1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9********3 for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Lot of 2 Non-Local Tokens1577 - Lot of 2 Non-Local Tokens
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Lot of 2 Non-Local Tokens - Lot includes: Br 995, Ships Colonies & Commerce, CH PE-9A, brass, Fine; Br 996, CH PE-9B2, brass, attractive VF+. 2 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9********3 for (155.00 + 31.00BP) = 186.00
 
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Lot of 2 Non-Local Tokens1578 - Lot of 2 Non-Local Tokens
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Lot of 2 Non-Local Tokens - Lot includes: Br 995, Ships Colonies & Commerce, CH PE-9A, brass, VF; Br 996, CH PE-9B2, brass, F+, spots of verdigr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 200.00
Sold to C**********e for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Lot of 2 Non-Local Tokens1579 - Lot of 2 Non-Local Tokens
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Lot of 2 Non-Local Tokens - Lot includes: Br 1003, Ship / Wellington Waterloo Halfpenny, Courteau 46, CH WE-14, good EF. Ex: MonEx: Oct. 1982, lot 75;
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to 9********3 for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Lot of 3 Non-Local Tokens1580 - Lot of 3 Non-Local Tokens
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Lot of 3 Non-Local Tokens - Lot includes: Br 1004, Courteau 20 (1812), with pennant, brass, CH LC-56A2, VF+; Courteau 23 (1815), copper, CH LC-56B1, a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to a**********3 for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Br 10091581 - Br 1009
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Br 1009 - CH AM-4, Irishman, AU/EF, a bit dirty, but hints of remaining lustre, especially sharp on the obv. This lot is part of the extensive Geo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to a**********3 for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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Lot of 8 Tokens1582 - Lot of 8 Tokens
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Lot of 8 Tokens - Lot includes: Br 990, RH halfpenny, thick, CH LC-51A1, Good, scratches; Br 992, Courteau 47, open sleeve, CH LC-53A1, VG; Br 994, Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to 9********3 for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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George Ords token1583 - George Ords token
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George Ords token - Copper, CH LC-61B, VF, Ex: Baker Cat. 31, Item 458. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot of 2 Anticosti Tokens1584 - Lot of 2 Anticosti Tokens
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Lot of 2 Anticosti Tokens - 1870, so-called, 2 pieces, both Unc, one with considerable lustre. Ex: Hoare Sale, Oct. 1990. Although included in Canadia
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to c****k for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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United States1585 - United States
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United States - $2.50 Gold, 1906, AU. Philadelphia mint. (.1209 tr.oz.). This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 375.00
Sold to 9********3 for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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Wood 11586 - Wood 1
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Wood 1 - CH BL-1, copper, upset reverse, a nice Fine+ with even wear, and always difficult to acquire in a presentable grade like this. This lot is
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to a**********3 for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Lot of 2 Blacksmith Tokens1587 - Lot of 2 Blacksmith Tokens
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Lot of 2 Blacksmith Tokens - Lot includes: Wood 2, CH BL-2, copper, straight reverse, a strong Fine or better for this piece, on a thin to medium plan
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold to f*n for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Lot of 3 Blacksmith Tokens1588 - Lot of 3 Blacksmith Tokens
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Lot of 3 Blacksmith Tokens - Lot includes: Wood 4, CH BL-3, copper, upset reverse, weakly struck at the top of the obverse and bottom of the reverse,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to a**********3 for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Wood 71589 - Wood 7
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Wood 7 - CH BL-6A1, copper, upset reverse, F/VF, the obverse weak as is the case, but the reverse a wonderful VF with a clear outline to Britannia and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold to a****9 for (1,100.00 + 220.00BP) = 1,320.00
 
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Wood 81590 - Wood 8
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Wood 8 - CH BL-6A2, brass, upset reverse, the obverse Good, reverse VG, slightly bent and surfaces a bit rough, but an extremely rare token with but a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Wood 101591 - Wood 10
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Wood 10 - CH Br 998, CH BL-28A2, copper, S.C. & C. reverse, straight reverse, very acceptable Fine/VG, thin, somewhat porous reverse as is often...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 450.00 - 500.00
Sold to j******0 for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Wood 111592 - Wood 11
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Wood 11 - CH BL-7, copper, upset reverse, a deep chocolate VF, but for a small stain at Britannia’s feet, on a handsome planchet. This lot is part
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to a**********3 for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Wood 121593 - Wood 12
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Wood 12 - CH BL-8, copper, upset reverse, an excellent example of what is by no means a rare Blacksmith, but here found in a superior grade, VF+.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to j********s.. for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
 
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Lot of 3 Blacksmith Tokens1594 - Lot of 3 Blacksmith Tokens
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Lot of 3 Blacksmith Tokens - Lot includes: Wood 13, CH BL-9, brass, upset reverse, aboutVF/Fine, somewhat blackened as they are on occasion, with a po
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to g*********s for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Wood 171595 - Wood 17
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Wood 17 - CH BL-12, brass, upset reverse, a good Fine, and attractive, because the planchet is even despite porosity. A scarce variety. Ex: Warren Bak
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 450.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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