Toronto Coin Expo Spring Sale 2015

Auction Details

We are once again pleased to conduct our auction in conjunction with the 2015 Spring Toronto Coin Expo. We are excited to be featuring The Geoffrey Bell collection of pre-Confederation tokens and coins. This sale is also complimented with the first installment of countermark tokens from The Richard Cooper Collection. Selections from numerous other consigners round 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.

This auction will take place
at the Toronto Reference Library,
789 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario
on May 28th & 29th, 2015.


We are always planning ahead, and are currently preparing for our 2015 Fall Expo Sale, Oct 1st & 2nd, 2015. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, we are ready to help you with your collections and would love to discuss the opportunity to auction your collection, duplicates or selective prized possessions.

We hope you enjoy exploring the catalogue and wish you good luck with your bidding.

Brian, Dawn, Rayna, and Geoffrey Bell
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
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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Habitant Token Lot52 - Habitant Token Lot
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Habitant Token Lot Includes: BR 521, City Bank Penny, large ground, large period, CH LC-9A1, VF+; Quebec Bank Penny, large ground, no period, CH LC-9B
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Side View Penny53 - Side View Penny
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Side View Penny BR 523 (1838), Courteau 36, CH LC-11-A1, Bank of Montreal Side View Penny, abt EF with even wear and good colour, a few light scratche
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,200.00 - 9,500.00
Sold for (9,200.00 + 1,840.00BP) = 11,040.00
 
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BR 524 (1839), Courteau 33, CH LC-10B154 - BR 524 (1839), Courteau 33, CH LC-10B1
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BR 524 (1839), Courteau 33, CH LC-10B1 A very nice, undamaged VF+, with a small rim cud at 11 o’clock on the obverse and a larger one at 1 to 2 o’cloc
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 5,000.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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BR 524 (1839), Courteau 34, CH LC-10B255 - BR 524 (1839), Courteau 34, CH LC-10B2
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BR 524 (1839), Courteau 34, CH LC-10B2 Upset reverse, a nice chocolate AU, a few tiny nicks, one above F of OF on the obverse. Ex Albert Baldwin; ex G
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,200.00 - 7,000.00
Sold for (6,200.00) = 6,200.00
 
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BR 524 (1839), Courteau 35, CH LC-10B356 - BR 524 (1839), Courteau 35, CH LC-10B3
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BR 524 (1839), Courteau 35, CH LC-10B3 Upset reverse, a rim cud at 11 o’clock on the obverse, very handsome surfaces, some minor encrustation after th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,700.00 - 8,000.00
Sold for (7,700.00) = 7,700.00
 
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BR 526, Front View Penny, CH PC-2B57 - BR 526, Front View Penny, CH PC-2B
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BR 526, Front View Penny, CH PC-2B Perfect Fence, a gorgeous light chocolate Proof. A small scuff-mark from mishandling on the obverse at the left ang
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (1,450.00 + 290.00BP) = 1,740.00
 
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Penny Lot58 - Penny Lot
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Penny Lot Includes: BR 526, CH PC-2B, 1842 Bank of Montreal Penny, obv. die break, EF, but some black residue on reverse; another BR 526, CH PC-2B, ob
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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BR 528 (1852), Quebec Bank Penny, CH PC-459 - BR 528 (1852), Quebec Bank Penny, CH PC-4
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BR 528 (1852), Quebec Bank Penny, CH PC-4 A beautiful, sharply struck Unc. with hints of colour in the legends. A small carbon spot at the U in SOUS.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (195.00 + 39.00BP) = 234.00
 
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Halfpenny Lot60 - Halfpenny Lot
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Halfpenny Lot Includes: BR 529, CH PC-3, 1852 Quebec Bank Halfpenny, brown Unc; another BR 529, CH PC-3, 1852 Quebec Bank Halfpenny, AU, luster. 2 Pcs
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for (115.00 + 23.00BP) = 138.00
 
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Montreal & Lachine Railroad61 - Montreal & Lachine Railroad
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Montreal & Lachine Railroad BR 530, CH TR-3, Montreal & Lachine Railroad, good VF with even wear. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Be...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
 
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Montreal & Lachine Railroad 1947 Commemorative in bronze62 - Montreal & Lachine Railroad 1947 Commemorative in bronze
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Montreal & Lachine Railroad 1947 Commemorative in bronze 352 struck in this metal by the Wellings Mint. Not encountered as often as one might th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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BR 533, CH LC-14B, Canada Halfpenny, plain edge, upset reverse63 - BR 533, CH LC-14B, Canada Halfpenny, plain edge, upset reverse
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BR 533, CH LC-14B, Canada Halfpenny, plain edge, upset reverse EF. Ex J.D. Ferguson. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Lauzon Ferry Token64 - Lauzon Ferry Token
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Lauzon Ferry Token BR 560, a token for use on the Lauzon Ferry between Quebec’s Lower Town and Lévis between 1821 and 1828. A consortium led by...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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BR 561, LC-15A3, T.S. Brown’s Halfpenny65 - BR 561, LC-15A3, T.S. Brown’s Halfpenny
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BR 561, LC-15A3, T.S. Brown’s Halfpenny Issued in 1832, PCGS AU-53, attractive even colour. Ex John Temple. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Be
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for (220.00 + 44.00BP) = 264.00
 
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BR 562, John Molson’s token66 - BR 562, John Molson’s token
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BR 562, John Molson’s token From dies cut by Jean-Marie Arnault, the obverse with its still modeled after a Scottish token, this example thick with a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (725.00 + 145.00BP) = 870.00
 
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BR 562, John Molson’s token67 - BR 562, John Molson’s token
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BR 562, John Molson’s token This example thin with a reeded edge, CH LC-16A3. A very nice EF. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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BR 562, a third Molson’s token68 - BR 562, a third Molson’s token
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BR 562, a third Molson’s token This example also thin with a reeded edge, CH LC-16A3. Ex Barton-Wood Collection; ex Michael Oppenheim Collection; Jeff
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (1,300.00 + 260.00BP) = 1,560.00
 
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BR 563, LC-17A1, Francis Mullins’ token in copper69 - BR 563, LC-17A1, Francis Mullins’ token in copper
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BR 563, LC-17A1, Francis Mullins’ token in copper EF, entire reverse legend fully struck, small scratch. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Lower Canada Lot70 - Lower Canada Lot
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Lower Canada Lot Includes: BR 532 (1841), James Duncan’s token, CH LC-13B, VF+; BR 533, CH LC-14B, Canada Halfpenny, plain edge, upset reverse, VF+; B
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (190.00 + 38.00BP) = 228.00
 
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Lower Canada Lot71 - Lower Canada Lot
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Lower Canada Lot Includes: BR 531, CH LC-12, Montreal Ship token, 3 pcs., VG, F, Fine+; BR 533, CH LC-14B, Canada Halfpenny, plain edge, upset reverse
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Vexator Token72 - Vexator Token
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Vexator Token BR 559, CH VC-3A1, copper, 90 degrees upset, even wear without damage, and an interesting cupped reverse from the strike. About Fine for
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (2,100.00 + 420.00BP) = 2,520.00
 
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BR 565, CH LC-19A73 - BR 565, CH LC-19A
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BR 565, CH LC-19A John Shaw’s token with weak W in HARDWARES. Unc. with remaining lustre. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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R.W. Owen Ropery74 - R.W. Owen Ropery
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R.W. Owen Ropery BR 564, CH LC-18, copper. The rarity of this token is usually explained by Owen having sold out his Montreal rope-making business sho
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold for (18,000.00 + 3,600.00BP) = 21,600.00
 
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Rare Hunterstown Token75 - Rare Hunterstown Token
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Rare Hunterstown Token BR 567, the very rare Hunterstown token, probably issued by William Parker for use in his lumber company store in the village o
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 8,000.00 | Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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BOUQUET SOUS Lot76 - BOUQUET SOUS Lot
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BOUQUET SOUS Lot Includes: BR 671, CH LC-20A2, Joseph Roy’s sou, thin flan, issued by him in early September 1837. It was followed by the heavier issu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
 
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BR 676, LC-22A77 - BR 676, LC-22A
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BR 676, LC-22A One of the scarcer sous. This one a dark VF. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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BR 692, LC-32B78 - BR 692, LC-32B
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BR 692, LC-32B PCGS AU-58, with remaining orange colour. Ex John Temple. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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BR 694, LC-31C79 - BR 694, LC-31C
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BR 694, LC-31C PCGS AU, some de-lamination on reverse. Ex John Temple. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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BR 699, LC-30B80 - BR 699, LC-30B
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BR 699, LC-30B EF, and not often seen in this grade. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Bouquet Sou Lot81 - Bouquet Sou Lot
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Bouquet Sou Lot Includes: BR 678, LC-23C, abt VF; BR 679, LC-24A1, VF+; another BR 679, VF+; BR 686, LC-30D, abt VF, with obv. die break, and a diffic
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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BR 713, Bank Token Montreal82 - BR 713, Bank Token Montreal
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BR 713, Bank Token Montreal Courteau 10, CH LC-2A3, the double bow variety, PCGS AU-55, although possibly cleaned. Ex John Temple. Note this lot
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Bank of Montreal Token Lot83 - Bank of Montreal Token Lot
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Bank of Montreal Token Lot Includes: BR 714, Bank of Montreal Token, Courteau 3, CH LC-3A1, VF; BR 713, Bank Token Montreal, Courteau 10, CH LC-2A3, V
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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BR 714, Bank of Montreal Token84 - BR 714, Bank of Montreal Token
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BR 714, Bank of Montreal Token Courteau 3, CH LC-3A1, AU. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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BR 714, Bank of Montreal Token85 - BR 714, Bank of Montreal Token
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BR 714, Bank of Montreal Token Courteau 5, CH LC-3A3, EF or better. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Token Lot86 - Token Lot
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Token Lot Includes: BR 715, CH LC-5A, Banque du Peuple sou, regular variety, abt. EF; so-called Ferguson variety with bar between DA of CANADA, EF; va
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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BR 71687 - BR 716
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BR 716 CH LC-4A2, Jean-Marie Arnault’s Rebellion Sou, upset reverse, reed edge, PCGS AU-58, although actually uncirculated in this cataloguer’s opinio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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BR 71688 - BR 716
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BR 716 CH LC-4A2, Jean-Marie Arnault’s Rebellion Sou, AU, small spot on obv., upset reverse, reed edge. A nice strike. Note this lot is part of the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Token Lot89 - Token Lot
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Token Lot Includes: BR 715, CH LC-5A, Banque du Peuple sou, with dot between T and R of MONTREAL, abt. EF; BR 716, CH LC-4A2, Jean-Marie Arnault’s Re
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Bouquet Sou lot90 - Bouquet Sou lot
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Bouquet Sou lot Includes: BR 678, CH LC-23C, VF, spot of verdigris; BR 679, CH LC-24A1, abt VF, slight spot of verdigris; BR 684, CH LC-41A2, straight
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Bouquet Sou lot91 - Bouquet Sou lot
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Bouquet Sou lot Includes: BR 679, CH LC-24A1, VF; BR 684, CH LC-41A2, straight reverse, Fine; BR 688, CH LC-31A, abt. VF, stains; BR 691, CH LC-27A1,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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BR 717, Lesslie 2d.92 - BR 717, Lesslie 2d.
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BR 717, Lesslie 2d. McLachlan 31, CH UC-3, an EF+, with a couple of old field marks on the obverse and the usual light wear for this grade on Justice
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 850.00 | Estimate : 900.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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BR 717, Lesslie 2d.93 - BR 717, Lesslie 2d.
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BR 717, Lesslie 2d. McLachlan 31, CH UC-3, EF, without marks or dings. Slightly more wear on the high points than the previous lot, but possibly a sha
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 800.00
Sold for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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BR 718, Lesslie Halfpennies, three varieties94 - BR 718, Lesslie Halfpennies, three varieties
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BR 718, Lesslie Halfpennies, three varieties McLachlan 26, CH UC-2A1, no comma, plain edge, VF; McLachlan 27, UC-2A2, no comma, plain edge, Fine; McLa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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BR 718, Lesslie Halfpenny95 - BR 718, Lesslie Halfpenny
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BR 718, Lesslie Halfpenny McLachlan 30, CH UC-2A5, comma, reeded edge. VF. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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BR 723, Brock Text, McLachlan 1096 - BR 723, Brock Text, McLachlan 10
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BR 723, Brock Text, McLachlan 10 CH UC-5, good VF, especially on the obverse. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Brock Token Lot97 - Brock Token Lot
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Brock Token Lot Includes: BR 723, Brock Text, McLachlan 10, UC-5, Fine; BR 724, Brock Urn, McLachlan 5, UC-6A2, EF, but two edge knocks and slight ver
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Brock Token Lot98 - Brock Token Lot
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Brock Token Lot Includes: BR 723, Brock Text, McLachlan 10, CH UC-5, abt VF; BR 724, Brock Urn, McLachlan 5, CH UC-6A2, VF; BR 727, Crossed Shovels,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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BR 724, Brock Urn99 - BR 724, Brock Urn
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BR 724, Brock Urn McLachlan 5, UC-6A2, brown Unc. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Brock Token Lot100 - Brock Token Lot
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Brock Token Lot Includes: BR 727, Crossed Shovels, McLachlan 12, CH UC-9A1, EF; BR 728, Upper Canada Cask, McLachlan 17, CH UC-10, abt Fine. 2 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Brock Token Lot101 - Brock Token Lot
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Brock Token Lot Includes: BR 1010, No Labour No Bread, McLachlan 28, variety with long threshing floor, CH UC-4A1, VF, light scratch; another, McLachl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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