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 520. Magdalen Islands Penny.659 - Br 520. Magdalen Islands Penny.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH LC-1. Fine - clean and problem-free beyond honest wear. Ex:Henderson. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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Br 857.  1822 Anchor Money half dollar.660 - Br 857. 1822 Anchor Money half dollar.
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CH NC-1A2. (Last 2 over 1). ICCS VF-30 (Cert. No. GQ 059). This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (775.00 + 155.00BP) = 930.00
 
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Br 858.  Proof 1820 Anchor Money quarter dollar.661 - Br 858. Proof 1820 Anchor Money quarter dollar.
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ICCS PF-64 (Cert. No. FW 358). This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 750.00
Sold for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
 
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Br 904. N.B. 1864 20 cents662 - Br 904. N.B. 1864 20 cents
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EF -- white with some spots of dark toning. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Br 904. Group of 4 N.B. 20 cents.663 - Br 904. Group of 4 N.B. 20 cents.
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Two dated 1862, one aVF with obv. edge knock; the other VG; two dated 1864, one VF or better but damaged rims, the other F+. 4 Pcs. This is part of T
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Br 905. N.B. 1862 10 cents664 - Br 905. N.B. 1862 10 cents
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VF+. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 275.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Br 905. N.B. 1864 10 cents665 - Br 905. N.B. 1864 10 cents
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About VF. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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Br 905.  A pair of 1862 N.B. 10 cents.666 - Br 905. A pair of 1862 N.B. 10 cents.
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Both double-punched "2"; both VG. 2 Pcs. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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Br 906.  A pair of N.B. 5 cents.667 - Br 906. A pair of N.B. 5 cents.
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One 1862, G-VG, noted by consignor as "High Tilt 6"; the other 1864, VG, Large "6". 2 Pcs. This is part of The Richard Cooper...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Br 907. N.B. 1864 1 cent. Scarce "E: D:" error668 - Br 907. N.B. 1864 1 cent. Scarce "E: D:" error
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about VF. Scare die variety on which the obverse die sinker erroneously used an "E" punch on what should have read "F: D:". Th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Br 907. N.B. 1864 1 cent. Lot of 27.669 - Br 907. N.B. 1864 1 cent. Lot of 27.
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Group of 27 New Brunswick one cent pieces, comprising 12 x 1861, 15 x 1864. Grades range from VG to nearly EF, averaging F-VF, though some with issue
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Br 908. N.B. 1861 1/2 cent.670 - Br 908. N.B. 1861 1/2 cent.
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VF. May have been cleaned but largely retoned. Scarce. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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A pair of Br 909.671 - A pair of Br 909.
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CH NB-2A x2. Both VF+ or better. A tougher date in nicer grades. 2 Pcs. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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A trio of nicer Br 910. 1843 Halfpennies.672 - A trio of nicer Br 910. 1843 Halfpennies.
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NS-1A1 x1 (with large defect on obverse field), NB-1A2 x2, one with badly flawed reverse. All three aEF to EF. This is part of The Richard Cooper Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Br 911.  1854 penny.673 - Br 911. 1854 penny.
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CH NB-2B1. AU. Chocolate toning but with rev. stain on bowsprit and old light scratches. Ex:Loye. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Br 911.  1854 penny.674 - Br 911. 1854 penny.
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CH NB-2B2. AU. Even toning. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Br 911.  A trio of 1854 pennies.675 - Br 911. A trio of 1854 pennies.
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CH NB-2B1 x2, ; CH NS-2B2 x1 with stained (cleaned?) reverse. All about EF. 3 Pcs. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
 
 
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Choice Br 912. 1854 halfpenny.676 - Choice Br 912. 1854 halfpenny.
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CH NB-1B. Choice Unc. Reverse has overall lustrous olive patina, while obverse retains 10-15% red, mostly in legends. Quite attractive in hand. Ex:L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Br 912. 1854 halfpenny.677 - Br 912. 1854 halfpenny.
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CH NB-1B. ICCS AU-50 (Cert. No. NT 051). This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Br 912. 1854 halfpenny.678 - Br 912. 1854 halfpenny.
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CH NB-1B. Strong AU, old light obv. scratch above Queen's head. Ex:Loye. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Br 912. A trio of 1854 halfpennies.679 - Br 912. A trio of 1854 halfpennies.
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CH NB-1B x3, all EF. One piece is Ex:Loye. 3 Pcs. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Lot of 16 frigate tokens. Br 910, 911, 912.680 - Lot of 16 frigate tokens. Br 910, 911, 912.
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CH NB-1A2 x3; NB-1B x8 (4 Ex:Loye); NB-2B1 x1; NB-2B2 x4. All VF to about EF. 15 Pcs. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 220.00 - 260.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Kent London collection of NB Frigate tokens.681 - Kent London collection of NB Frigate tokens.
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A group of 49 New Brunswick frigate tokens (Br 909-912) attributed by Courteau varieties, from the collection assembled by Maine-based collector Kent
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 450.00
Sold for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Lot of 67 New Brunswick pre-confederation tokens.682 - Lot of 67 New Brunswick pre-confederation tokens.
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Br 909 (CH NB-2A) x12, Br 910 (NB-1A) x31, Br 911 (NS-2B) x11, Br 912 (NB-1B) x11, Br 913 (NB-4) x2. Grades range from VG to VF, average Fine or a bi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 450.00
Sold for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Br 913. Saint John halfpenny.683 - Br 913. Saint John halfpenny.
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CH NB-4. Strong EF. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Br 914. McDermott token.684 - Br 914. McDermott token.
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CH NB-3. Nearly AU, clean and mostly toned with underlying lustre. A few light hairlines. A scarce piece issued by Frances McDermott that is unlikely
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold for (2,800.00 + 560.00BP) = 3,360.00
 
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Br 914. McDermott token.685 - Br 914. McDermott token.
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CH NB-3. ICCS AU-50 (Cert. No. CZ 526), noted as cleaned although somewhat toned back. Planchet flaw or delamination on obv. beneath end of legend.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Br 915. Heaton Hoard PEI 1871 cent.686 - Br 915. Heaton Hoard PEI 1871 cent.
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Unc, red-brown. Cooper's notes indicate that this is one of the pieces from the Heaton hoard (circa 1974). This is part of The Richard Cooper ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Br 915. PEI 1871 cent.  Lot of 26.687 - Br 915. PEI 1871 cent. Lot of 26.
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Group of 26 PEI decimal cents, ranging from VG to EF (average VF) with one pushing AU. 26 Pcs. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Br 916. Sheaf of Wheat.688 - Br 916. Sheaf of Wheat.
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CH PE-4. VF. A pleasant example of the type, with the legends completely legible, and only a couple of very minor obverse planchet flaws on the obve
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Br 917. Success to the Fisheries689 - Br 917. Success to the Fisheries
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CH PE-5B1. AU. Reverse rim cud over "THE", and slight edge bruise. Attractive chocolate colour. This is part of The Richard Cooper Coll...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
 
 
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Br 917 and 921.  Lot of eight.690 - Br 917 and 921. Lot of eight.
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Br 917 x6 (comprising CH PE-5B1 x5; PE-5B2 x1); Br 921 (Co. 45 PEI, CH PE-8). All VF+ to EF or better. 8 Pcs. This is part of The Richard Cooper C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Br 919 and 920. Group of five.691 - Br 919 and 920. Group of five.
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Br 919 x3 (comprising CH PE-7C1 x2, one EF, the other EF+ but some surface abrasions; PE-7C2 x1 EF+), Br 920 x2 (CH PE-6A1 x1 EF+; PE-6A2 EF). 5 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Br 917. Success to the Fisheries.  Lot of 44.692 - Br 917. Success to the Fisheries. Lot of 44.
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CH PE-5A x19, PE-6A1 (medal) x22, PE-6A2 (coinage) x3 From VG to nearly EF, averaging around F-VF. Some tentatively attributed by Courteau number by
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 240.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Br 918, 919, 920.  Lot of 17.693 - Br 918, 919, 920. Lot of 17.
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Br 918 x4 (comprising CH PE-7A1 x3, PE-7A2 x1); Br 719 x7 (comprising PE-7B1 x2, PE-7C1 x1, PE-7C3 x1, PE-7B4 x3); Br 920 x6 (comprising PE-6A1 x3, PE
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Lot of 37 Br 918, 919, 920, 921.694 - Lot of 37 Br 918, 919, 920, 921.
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Br 918 x11 (PE-7A1 x10, PE-7A2 x1); Br 919 x6 (PE-7B1 x4, PE-7B2 x2); Br 920 x16 (PE-6A1 x 12, PE-6A2 x2, PE-6A3 x3); Br 921 x4 (PE-8). Conditions ran
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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Lot of 52 Br 919, all "1857".695 - Lot of 52 Br 919, all "1857".
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Comprising PE-7C1 x20, PE-7C2 x11; PE-7C3 x9; PE-7C4 x12. Conditions range from VG to VF+, averaging better than Fine. 52 Pcs. This is part of The
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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Specialist collection of Br 918, 919 and 920.696 - Specialist collection of Br 918, 919 and 920.
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A specialist collection of these three Breton numbers, attributed by a previous owner by Courteau varieties, including both perfect dies and die deter
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (230.00) = 230.00
 
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Br 922. John Joy bar/pool check.697 - Br 922. John Joy bar/pool check.
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EF. Ex. Buckley (Lepczyk Sale 43, lot 324), Ex:Henderson. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 320.00 - 360.00
Sold for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Br 923. John Joy bar/pool check.698 - Br 923. John Joy bar/pool check.
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ICCS EF-40. (Cert. No. YN 350). Issued circa 1892, with typical obverse flaw beneath "OH". This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 320.00 - 360.00
Sold for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Br 931. Commercial Hotel token.699 - Br 931. Commercial Hotel token.
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ICCS MS-60 (Cert. No. WD 707). This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Br 958. Uncirculated Tiffin penny.700 - Br 958. Uncirculated Tiffin penny.
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Co. 34, CH LC-47B1. ICCS MS-60 (Cert. No. MD 924) with trace red. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 280.00
Sold for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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Br 960. The rare Courteau 10 variety.701 - Br 960. The rare Courteau 10 variety.
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CH LC-48B1. Rated an R9 by Courteau. Weakly struck centre, and only a little better than VG, but a tough variety. This is part of The Richard Cooper
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Br 960. Flip double strike.702 - Br 960. Flip double strike.
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Co. 1, CH LC-48C2. As struck, from the St. Lawrence hoard. An unusual piece, with the reverse bale of goods from an off-centre strike visible at ten
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Br 960. Study group of three Courteau 22.703 - Br 960. Study group of three Courteau 22.
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CH LC-48A2. All good EF or better, but showing variable degrees of pitting to the obverse die from rust. 3 Pcs. This is part of The Richard Cooper
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Br 960 and 961.  Three ICCS-graded pieces.704 - Br 960 and 961. Three ICCS-graded pieces.
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Co. 1, CH LC-48C2. ICCS MS-60 (Cert. No. IP 825), heavy obverse corrosion; Co. 7 (CH LC-48C2) ICCS MS-60 (Cert. No. WR 779) and relatively even, attra
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Group of four Tiffins.705 - Group of four Tiffins.
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All Br 960. Co. 21, CH LC-48A4. EF or better; Co. 24 (LC-48A1) EF, letter 8 in ink on obverse field, possibly cleaned; Co. 25 (LC-46A1) EF Ex:Henders
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Group of eight Tiffins.706 - Group of eight Tiffins.
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Br 960 and 961. Co. 1 (CH LC-48C2) x3, all EF+ one with reverse scratches; Co. 2 (LC-48C2) EF; Co. 11 (LC-48B1) AU and appears to be copper; Co. 11 (
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Group of 10 Tiffins.707 - Group of 10 Tiffins.
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Br 960 and 961. Co. 4, Co. 8, Co. 11 x3, Co. 12, Co. 14, Co. 18, Co. 21, Co. 27. All VF-EF. 10 Pcs. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Group of 18 different Tiffin varieties.708 - Group of 18 different Tiffin varieties.
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Br 960 and 961, with 18 different Courteau Varieties: Co. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 19, 19, 21, 22, 24, 25. Condition from Fine to &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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