Toronto Coin Expo Spring Sale 2017

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We are proud and excited to conduct our auction in conjunction with the 2017 Spring Toronto Coin Expo. This sale features Part I 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 and the now famous Bank of Canada serial #5 set are both pieces of this collection garnering a frenzy.
The fur trade industry and the Hudson’s Bay Company have been a most important part of Canada’s heritage. In celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday, a major piece of Canada’s history is being offered with a large collection of Hudson’s Bay tokens, card tokens, scrip and medals. Other selections from numerous consignors round out another outstanding auction including a nice Edmonton quarter collection and the second-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 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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Br 608. The Montreal Witness Canada Prize Competition, 1890.798 - Br 608. The Montreal Witness Canada Prize Competition, 1890.
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Group of two, both white metal. One holed (as often found), the other not. The intact piece AU, the holed one EF but light reverse scratches. 2 Pcs
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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Br 609. The Montreal Witness Canada Prize Competition, 1891.799 - Br 609. The Montreal Witness Canada Prize Competition, 1891.
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Group of two, both aluminum. One holed (as often found), the other not. The intact piece Unc, the holed one EF+ with some staining. 2 Pcs. This is
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Br 610 & 611.  Phelan and Landry tokens.800 - Br 610 & 611. Phelan and Landry tokens.
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Br 610, brass, about VF; Br 611, copper, EF with some red. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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Br 614 & 615. A pair of R.W.Williams tokens.801 - Br 614 & 615. A pair of R.W.Williams tokens.
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Br 614, Brass, Unc; Br 615, Brass, EF. These pieces double as a numismatist's token, as Williams was an active collector whose collection was l...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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Br 615a.  Williams incused token.802 - Br 615a. Williams incused token.
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Williams incused token For Glass Original Caxton Water. Brass. About EF. A scarce piece, possibly issued prior to the preceding die struck piece. Ex
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 340.00
Sold for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Br 616, 617, 618, 619. St Leon Water.803 - Br 616, 617, 618, 619. St Leon Water.
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Group of 5. Br 616, brass, EF; Br 617, Brass, AU, Ex:Henderson; Br 618, one white metal and about VF, the other brass and Unc; Br 619 aluminum, about
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Br 620. I. B. Durocher's Richelieu Hotel804 - Br 620. I. B. Durocher's Richelieu Hotel
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Brass, EF+. Ex:GBA 2 (July 2009), lot 1005. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
 
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Br 621 and 623. V(ital) R(aparie) Saloon tokens.805 - Br 621 and 623. V(ital) R(aparie) Saloon tokens.
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Br 621, brass, VF; Br 623, aluminum, VF+, Ex:Henderson. The former used as pool checks at the hotel, the latter struck for collectors. 2 Pcs. This
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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Br 624, 653, both Ex:Buckley.806 - Br 624, 653, both Ex:Buckley.
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Two pieces from the 1981 Buckley collection sale (Lepczyk 43), both also Ex:Henderson. Br 624, brass, EF (Ex:Buckley, Lot 88); Br 653, brass, VF (Ex:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Br 625, 626, 627. G(edeon) N(ormandin), 5c. In Trade.807 - Br 625, 626, 627. G(edeon) N(ormandin), 5c. In Trade.
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Br 625, brass, EF, uneven strike, Ex:Henderson; Br 626, brass, EF; Br 627, brass, AU, Ex:Kurt Kruger Sale 43, lot 1769, Ex:Henderson. 3 Pcs. This is
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold for (190.00 + 38.00BP) = 228.00
 
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Br 630, 636. Laurin and Marchand numismatist cards.808 - Br 630, 636. Laurin and Marchand numismatist cards.
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Br 630, Louis Laurin's card, brass, Unc; Br 636, J.O. Marchand's card, Pewter, EF, Ex:Torex Oct/87 auction, lot 228 and Ex:Henderson. 2 Pcs...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Br 631, 632, 633.  A trio of Gatineau Point pieces.809 - Br 631, 632, 633. A trio of Gatineau Point pieces.
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Br 631, brass, Unc; Br 631, brass, AU; Br 632, brass, EF+, Ex:GBA 2, lot 1016. 3 Pcs. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (190.00 + 38.00BP) = 228.00
 
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Br 640-646.  Eight different Ludger Gravel tokens.810 - Br 640-646. Eight different Ludger Gravel tokens.
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Br 640, brass, EF+, Ex:GBA 2, lot 1021; Br 641, Brass, AU rev. spot, Ex:Henderson; Br 642, brass, EF; Br 643, brass, EF+; Br 644, brass, AU; Br 645, b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 220.00 - 260.00
Sold for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Br 640.  In lead and copper.811 - Br 640. In lead and copper.
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Lead, VF+, incipient corrosion and should be conserved; Copper, Unc. Scarcer than the commonly encountered brass pieces. Both Ex:GBA 2 (July/09) Lot
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Br 648. J. Lanctot's Token, 1893.812 - Br 648. J. Lanctot's Token, 1893.
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Group of three. All brass, two AU, one EF with puncture attempt. 3 Pcs. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Br 649, 650.  B. Battery Canteen Tokens, Quebec.813 - Br 649, 650. B. Battery Canteen Tokens, Quebec.
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Br 649, German silver, EF; Br 650, brass, EF. Canada's earliest military canteen tokens. 2 Pcs. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 240.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Br 656. John Tyo's International Hotel token, in three metals.814 - Br 656. John Tyo's International Hotel token, in three metals.
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In copper, brass and aluminum. All Unc. 3 Pcs. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold for (210.00 + 42.00BP) = 252.00
 
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Br 657, 658, 659, 660. Caumartin group of four.815 - Br 657, 658, 659, 660. Caumartin group of four.
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All aluminum. Unc, except for 660 (AU). Scarce as a set -- purportedly just 25 struck of 657. 4 Pcs. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold for (230.00 + 46.00BP) = 276.00
 
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Br 658. Lacking ornaments.816 - Br 658. Lacking ornaments.
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Aluminum. Struck from unfinished dies and lacking obverse ornaments, this piece also appears to have been struck at least twice (possibly three times
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold for (220.00 + 44.00BP) = 264.00
 
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Br 663. Michel Bacquet's Bar Token, Quebec.817 - Br 663. Michel Bacquet's Bar Token, Quebec.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Lead. VF. Ex:2001 CNA auction, lot 572. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Br 664. L. R. Baridon's Baume Rhumal Advertising Token, Montreal.818 - Br 664. L. R. Baridon's Baume Rhumal Advertising Token, Montreal.
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Aluminum. EF. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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YUKON TERRITORY & NORTHWEST TERRITORIES TOKENS - Lot of 15 tokens.819 - YUKON TERRITORY & NORTHWEST TERRITORIES TOKENS - Lot of 15 tokens.
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Metal tokens: Dawson,YT, B&M Y1420a, brass, 12 ½ cents. Lethbridge, NWT, Reed & Medgraf / City Bakery, one loaf, alum. This token was u...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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YUKON TERRITORY & NORTHWEST TERRITORIES TOKENS - Lot of 6 tokens.820 - YUKON TERRITORY & NORTHWEST TERRITORIES TOKENS - Lot of 6 tokens.
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Dawson,YT, B& M Y1420a, brass, 12 ½ cents; Dawson, Flora Dora Y2200b, alum. 25c. Rev. The Brunswick Balke Collender Compy; Whitehorse, Tayl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 450.00 - 500.00
Sold for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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Lot of 33 “Love Tokens”, primarily initials.821 - Lot of 33 “Love Tokens”, primarily initials.
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Consists of Canada Large Cent, partly silvered; Canada silver Five Cents [11]; Canada silver Ten Cents [11]; Canada silver Twenty Five Cents [4]; Fore
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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BRITISH COLUMBIA TRADE TOKENS - Lot of 39 tokens.822 - BRITISH COLUMBIA TRADE TOKENS - Lot of 39 tokens.
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Chase, Underwood Hotel C1710d (br), e (al); Chilliwack, Gillanders C3180a; Cranbrook, Cameron & Sang C7260d: Cranbrook Trading C7760c, d: Venezi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 400.00
Sold for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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BRITISH COLUMBIA DAIRY TOKENS - Lot of 71 tokens.823 - BRITISH COLUMBIA DAIRY TOKENS - Lot of 71 tokens.
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Alberni, McKinnon’s A3710b; Chemainus, Porter’s C2110c; Chilliwack, Jersey Dairy C3260a, e (2); Fernie, Fernie Dairy F1910a, b, (2); Fulford Harbour,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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BRITISH COLUMBIA BAKERY TOKENS - Lot of 12 tokens.824 - BRITISH COLUMBIA BAKERY TOKENS - Lot of 12 tokens.
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Nelson, Ledingham’s N4210a, e (2); Penticton, Penticton Bakery P3160a; Prince George, Nechako P8260a (3); Vancouver, Montreal Bakery U5530a (2): Natio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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BRITISH COLUMBIA TRANSPORTATION TOKENS - Lot of 16 tokens.825 - BRITISH COLUMBIA TRANSPORTATION TOKENS - Lot of 16 tokens.
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Additionally referenced to Atwood numbers. North Vancouver, City Ferries Industrial Progress N9740b, A-625B; Prince George, Park’N’Bus P7806a, A-670A
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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BRITISH COLUMBIA SUNDRY- MEDALS, COMMEMORATIVE, ADVERTISING - Lot of 37.826 - BRITISH COLUMBIA SUNDRY- MEDALS, COMMEMORATIVE, ADVERTISING - Lot of 37.
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Vancouver: 1867-1927 Jubilee of Confederation, Coat of Arms, rev. ”Don’t Argue, compliments of Con Jones”, al, 35mm, Greene U4530b; Great War Veterans
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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CANADIAN MEDALS827 - CANADIAN MEDALS
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Wreck of the S.S. Beaver, Leroux 1581b, CH 6045-5, bz, 35mm, edge stamped 120, Fine. Other S.S. Beaver, Leroux 1581c, CH 6045-15, brass, 22mm, edge s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Province of Canada $1, 1866828 - Province of Canada $1, 1866
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PC-2a , Fine with a piece missing on left, S/N:38571/D. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (3,100.00 + 620.00BP) = 3,720.00
 
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Dominion of Canada $1, 1870 Payable at Montreal Large Date829 - Dominion of Canada $1, 1870 Payable at Montreal Large Date
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DC-2a-i, Fine+, minor rust at back bottom. S/N:519032/C. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold for (2,400.00 + 480.00BP) = 2,880.00
 
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Dominion of Canada $1, 1870 Payable at Halifax830 - Dominion of Canada $1, 1870 Payable at Halifax
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DC-2d, VG with few holes, edge tears and stains. This seldom seen note is a new addition to the note registry. S/N:102825/D. This is part of The Cove
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold for (2,600.00 + 520.00BP) = 3,120.00
 
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Dominion of Canada $2, 1870 Payable at Toronto831 - Dominion of Canada $2, 1870 Payable at Toronto
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DC-3b, PCGS Very Fine 20, 15 are known with 3 institutional, S/N:74024/B. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Dominion of Canada $1, 1878 Payable at Halifax832 - Dominion of Canada $1, 1878 Payable at Halifax
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DC-8d, PCGS About Good 3, only 11 known with 2 in institutional collections. Scalloped border, incorrectly identified on PCGS holder. S/N:000462/C. T
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (925.00 + 185.00BP) = 1,110.00
 
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Dominion of Canada $1, 1878 Payable at Montreal833 - Dominion of Canada $1, 1878 Payable at Montreal
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DC-8e-ii, Series B, EF+, superb example with great paper quality. S/N:775788/D. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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Dominion of Canada $1, 1878 Payable at Toronto834 - Dominion of Canada $1, 1878 Payable at Toronto
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DC-8f, Fine, S/N:496083/C. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold for (625.00) = 625.00
 
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Dominion of Canada $2, 1878 Payable at Montreal835 - Dominion of Canada $2, 1878 Payable at Montreal
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DC-9a, Good with only minor edge tears, S/N:256909. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (1,500.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,800.00
 
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Dominion of Canada $2, 1878 Payable at St. John836 - Dominion of Canada $2, 1878 Payable at St. John
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DC-9c, PMG Choice Fine 15, 5 known with 3 in institutional collection, S/N:001518/B. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold for (14,500.00) = 14,500.00
 
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Dominion of Canada $2, 1887837 - Dominion of Canada $2, 1887
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DC-11, VF, S/N:408939/D. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold for (4,800.00 + 960.00BP) = 5,760.00
 
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Dominion of Canada $1, 1898838 - Dominion of Canada $1, 1898
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DC-13b, PCGS Very Fine 35, S/N:060864/E. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Dominion of Canada $1, 1898839 - Dominion of Canada $1, 1898
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DC-13c, EF, Series L, S/N:072913/B. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 950.00
Sold for (700.00 + 140.00BP) = 840.00
 
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Dominion of Canada $1, 1911840 - Dominion of Canada $1, 1911
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DC-18d, PCGS Choice New 63, Series C. S/N:012553P. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (975.00 + 195.00BP) = 1,170.00
 
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Dominion of Canada $1, 1911841 - Dominion of Canada $1, 1911
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DC-18d, VF, Series C, S/N:689294M. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 375.00
Sold for (240.00 + 48.00BP) = 288.00
 
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Dominion of Canada $1, 1911842 - Dominion of Canada $1, 1911
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DC-18d-i, PCGS Very Fine 35, Series D, S/N:020176-X. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Dominion of Canada $5, 1912843 - Dominion of Canada $5, 1912
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DC-21g. Fine, stains at top. S/N: C449256. Series C.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,150.00
Sold for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Dominion of Canada $1, 1917844 - Dominion of Canada $1, 1917
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DC-23a, PCGS Very Fine 35. Mounting residue on back. S/N:766165-E/B. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (240.00 + 48.00BP) = 288.00
 
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Dominion of Canada $1, 1917845 - Dominion of Canada $1, 1917
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DC-23a-ii, PCGS Choice New 63 PPQ, S/N:K730431/B. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,400.00
Sold for (2,100.00 + 420.00BP) = 2,520.00
 
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Dominion of Canada $1, 1917846 - Dominion of Canada $1, 1917
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DC-23a-ii, PCGS Choice About New 58, S/N:M-141382/D. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Dominion of Canada $1, 1917847 - Dominion of Canada $1, 1917
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DC-23b, PCGS Extremely Fine 45, S/N:V-131230/A. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 750.00
Sold for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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