Toronto Coin Expo Spring Sale

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We are pleased to present our first auction to be held in conjunction with the Toronto Coin Expo. We feature three major collections for your consideration. The Canadian pattern and trial decimal collection is the finest to be offered in recent memory. The Canadian error banknote collection is second to none. The Newfoundland Union and Commercial banknote collection is virtually complete and seldom seen. Along with several other consignors, we feel there are very special specimens for even the most sophisticated collection. Be sure to study the catalogue carefully as you are unlikely to see many of these lots offered for generations down the road.
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Auction Conduct: All our starting bids will be opened at approximately 10% above the second highest mail or computer bid. If there are no mail bids, auctioneer will start the bids at the reserve price or half of the low estimate, advances are at the discretion of the auctioneer. In the event there are identical bids, floor bids will take ...
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1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce $10925 - 1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce $10
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1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce $10 - CH 75-16-04-12 AVF, small edge nick at the top on this original note. Small Logan signature. S/N:413298/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold to D***4 for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce $10926 - 1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce $10
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1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce $10 - CH 75-16-04-12C PMG F15 Decorative Logan signature. S/N:33999/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to a*********r for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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1935 Canadian Bank of Commerce $20927 - 1935 Canadian Bank of Commerce $20
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1935 Canadian Bank of Commerce $20 - CH 75-18-10. BCS EF40 Original. S/N:074361A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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1925/29 Banque Canadienne Nationale $20 Back Proof928 - 1925/29 Banque Canadienne Nationale $20 Back Proof
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1925/29 Banque Canadienne Nationale $20 Back Proof - CH 85-10/12-06BP. BCS AU58.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to a*********r for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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1851 Central Bank of New Brunswick929 - 1851 Central Bank of New Brunswick
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1851 Central Bank of New Brunswick - CH 95-10-04-06 This bank operated from 1834 - 1866 in Fredericton with branches in Moncton, Woodstock and Chatham
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to a*********r for (6,500.00 + 1,300.00BP) = 7,800.00
 
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1857 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £1930 - 1857 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £1
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1857 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £1 - CH 185-10-02 PMG VG 10. Awesome Large Size Note. Couple small pinholes. Rarely seen with 3 known, thi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to a*********r for (14,000.00 + 2,800.00BP) = 16,800.00
 
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1858 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £1931 - 1858 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £1
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1858 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £1 - CH 185-10-02 PMG VG 8. Awesome Large Size Note. Rarely seen with 2 known, the other is in an institut...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to a*********r for (4,250.00 + 850.00BP) = 5,100.00
 
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1859 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £1932 - 1859 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £1
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1859 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £1 - CH 185-10-02 PMG 12 Fine NET Rust. St. John's Newfoundland, only known note on the planet. Superb...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to a*********r for (18,000.00 + 3,600.00BP) = 21,600.00
 
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1867 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £1933 - 1867 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £1
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1867 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £1 - CH 185-12-02 G-VG Condition, pinholes and ragged edges. Only 7 known to exist, very rare. Ex:Wilson, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to a*********r for (2,750.00 + 550.00BP) = 3,300.00
 
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1867 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $20934 - 1867 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $20
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1867 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $20 - CH 185-12-04 PMG Fine 12 NET. Two paper pulls on top two corners and pen cancelled. Only 3 Known, two other
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to a*********r for (4,250.00 + 850.00BP) = 5,100.00
 
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1867 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £10935 - 1867 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £10
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1867 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £10 - CH 185-12-08 PMG Fine 12 NET. Small amount of rust. Only 2 Known, other is in institutional collecti...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 12,500.00
Sold to a*********r for (6,500.00 + 1,300.00BP) = 7,800.00
 
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1874 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £1936 - 1874 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £1
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1874 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £1 - CH 185-14-02 PMG Choice Fine 15. Pen cancelled. Only 3 Known, this is the finest held in private hand...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to a*********r for (3,750.00 + 750.00BP) = 4,500.00
 
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1882 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £1937 - 1882 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £1
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1882 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £1 - CH 185-14-04 Choice Fine 15 NET. Minor amount of rust is noted. 7 are known, all are in lower conditi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to a*********r for (3,750.00 + 750.00BP) = 4,500.00
 
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1874 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £5938 - 1874 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £5
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1874 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £5 - CH 185-14-08 VG. Rust stained and damage at the bottom of the note. 5 Known, all are in low condition...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to a*********r for (1,600.00 + 320.00BP) = 1,920.00
 
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1884 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $2939 - 1884 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $2
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1884 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $2 - CH 185-16-06 Fine Condition, very presentable for the issue. 9 known, 2 in institutional collection. Paid Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to D***4 for (2,750.00 + 550.00BP) = 3,300.00
 
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1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $2940 - 1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $2
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1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $2 - CH 185-18-04 VF Condition, S/N:B35511.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $2941 - 1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $2
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1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $2 - CH 185-18-04 F+ Condition. Newfoundland Government stamped. These stamps are noted in Charlton catalogue whi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $2942 - 1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $2
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1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $2 - CH 185-18-04 VF Condition. Newfoundland Government stamped. These stamps are noted in Charlton catalogue whi
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $5943 - 1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $5
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1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $5 - CH 185-18-06 F Condition, nice clean note. S/N:B56219.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to a*********r for (900.00 + 180.00BP) = 1,080.00
 
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1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $10944 - 1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $10
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1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $10 - CH 185-18-08 Very scarce note, an original FINE grade. PAID and cancelled in 1908. Unusual historical piece
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to a*********r for (2,500.00 + 500.00BP) = 3,000.00
 
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1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $20945 - 1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $20
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1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $20 - CH 185-18-10 VF Condition. Newfoundland Government stamped. These stamps are noted in the Charlton catalogu
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10,000.00 | Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $50946 - 1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $50
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1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $50 - CH 185-18-12 PMG 30 Very Fine NET. Plate note Rowe. H.D. Carter, H. Cooke, Repaired to remove the pen canc
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 20,000.00 | Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
 
 
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1925 Dominion Bank $10947 - 1925 Dominion Bank $10
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1925 Dominion Bank $10 - CH 220-18-10 PMG VF 25. Large Center Vignette on front center and beaver on back brings plenty of attention to this attractiv
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to h*****0 for (700.00 + 140.00BP) = 840.00
 
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1931 Dominion Bank $10948 - 1931 Dominion Bank $10
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1931 Dominion Bank $10 - CH 220-24-06 PMG VF 25. Nice bright note with lovely colour. A popular note with the large map of Canada on back. S/N:087564/
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to a*****4 for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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1892 Bank of Hamilton $50948B - 1892 Bank of Hamilton $50
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1892 Bank of Hamilton $50 - CH 345-16-08S Tugboat vignette. Choice uncirculated specimen. Punch cancelled.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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1892 Bank of Hamilton $100948C - 1892 Bank of Hamilton $100
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1892 Bank of Hamilton $100 - CH 345-16-10S Superb train vignette. Uncirculated specimen. Punch cancelled.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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1907 Banque D'Hochelaga $5 Black & White Face Proof949 - 1907 Banque D'Hochelaga $5 Black & White Face Proof
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1907 Banque D'Hochelaga $5 Black & White Face Proof - CH 360-18-04P BCS Choice UNC62 Original.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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1907/1917 Banque D'Hochelaga $20 & $100 Front & Back Proofs950 - 1907/1917 Banque D'Hochelaga $20 & $100 Front & Back Proofs
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1907/1917 Banque D'Hochelaga $20 & $100 Front & Back Proofs - CH 360-18-12P & 360-18-20Pa; Some soiling is present on three of the f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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1914 Banque d'Hochelaga $10951 - 1914 Banque d'Hochelaga $10
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1914 Banque d'Hochelaga $10 - CH 360-22-04 Fine, pressed, top center tear with an attempt to be repaired at one time. Only 20 are recorded, good...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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1875 Imperial Bank $4952 - 1875 Imperial Bank $4
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1875 Imperial Bank $4 - CH 375-10-02 VG. Extremely rare piece, edges are rough. S/N:9216/B. Ex:Danny Cameron.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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1910 Imperial Bank of Canada $10953 - 1910 Imperial Bank of Canada $10
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1910 Imperial Bank of Canada $10 - CH 375-12-10 PMG F12. Rare with only 3 known with the yellow-brown back. S/N:1187499/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to a*********r for (1,800.00 + 360.00BP) = 2,160.00
 
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1920 Imperial Bank of Canada $10954 - 1920 Imperial Bank of Canada $10
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1920 Imperial Bank of Canada $10 - CH 375-16-12 PCGS VG10. S/N:913582/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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1858 International Bank of Canada $1955 - 1858 International Bank of Canada $1
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1858 International Bank of Canada $1 - CH 380-10-08-04 One Signature, brown protectors. BCS AU58, comments: signature damage. S/N:15164A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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1858 International Bank of Canada $2956 - 1858 International Bank of Canada $2
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1858 International Bank of Canada $2 - CH 380-10-08-12 One Signature, brown protectors. BCS AU50, comments: signature damage, missing corner tip. S/N
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to a*********r for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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1858 International Bank of Canada $1957 - 1858 International Bank of Canada $1
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1858 International Bank of Canada $1 - CH 380-10-10-04a One Signature, red protectors. BCS AU50, comments: hole. S/N:17113A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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1883 Bank of London $5958 - 1883 Bank of London $5
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1883 Bank of London $5 - CH 405-10-02R PCGS New 61 PPQ. Hole Punch Cancelled. Almost impossible to obtain in issued format. S/N:23336/C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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1873 Maritime Bank of Canada $4959 - 1873 Maritime Bank of Canada $4
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1873 Maritime Bank of Canada $4 - CH 425-10-04. This note has some rust stains and small amount of pieces missing at the top left as shown in photo.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 14,000.00 | Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
 
 
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1837 Merchant's Bank $1960 - 1837 Merchant's Bank $1
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1837 Merchant's Bank $1 - CH 450-10-02 Choice Fine 15.Beautiful Black and white with nice bold signatures and printing. A very underrated issue,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold to h*****0 for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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1906 Merchants Bank of Canada $5961 - 1906 Merchants Bank of Canada $5
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1906 Merchants Bank of Canada $5 - CH 460-16-02 PCGS VF 25 PPQ. Rarely seen for sale in clean original condition such as this piece. Nice bold colour
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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1905 Molsons Bank $10962 - 1905 Molsons Bank $10
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1905 Molsons Bank $10 - CH 490-28-08 VF. Nice and bright. S/N:155063/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to a*********r for (2,000.00 + 400.00BP) = 2,400.00
 
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1912 Molsons Bank $5963 - 1912 Molsons Bank $5
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1912 Molsons Bank $5 - CH 490-32-02 EF. Nice original crisp note. S/N:367153/E.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to a*********r for (1,800.00 + 360.00BP) = 2,160.00
 
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1916 Molsons Bank $10964 - 1916 Molsons Bank $10
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1916 Molsons Bank $10 - CH 490-36-02 EF. Great vignette, superb note. S/N:156149/E.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to a*********r for (1,600.00 + 320.00BP) = 1,920.00
 
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1908/1918 Molsons Bank $10 Back Proof965 - 1908/1918 Molsons Bank $10 Back Proof
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1908/1918 Molsons Bank $10 Back Proof - CH 490-38-04P. BCS Choice UNC64 Original.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to a**********3 for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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1922 Molsons Bank $10966 - 1922 Molsons Bank $10
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1922 Molsons Bank $10 - CH 490-40-04 PMG GEM UNC 65 EPQ. Great type note. Ex:Thomas Flynn Collection. S/N:055815/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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1935 Bank of Montreal $5967 - 1935 Bank of Montreal $5
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1935 Bank of Montreal $5 - CH 505-60-02 BCS UNC60 Original. S/N:488371A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold to q*********t for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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1935/1938 Bank of Montreal $10 Back Proof968 - 1935/1938 Bank of Montreal $10 Back Proof
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1935/1938 Bank of Montreal $10 Back Proof - CH 505-60/62-04BP. BCS AU58.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to a**********3 for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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1935 Bank of Montreal $10969 - 1935 Bank of Montreal $10
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1935 Bank of Montreal $10 - CH 505-60-04 BCS EF40 Original. S/N:514299D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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1870 La Banque Nationale $4970 - 1870 La Banque Nationale $4
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1870 La Banque Nationale $4 - CH 510-12-02 PMG35 Choice Very Fine, Cancelled. Quebec City, Quebec, Ol. Robitaille, 30 recorded. S/N:B55060.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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1870 La Banque Nationale $6971 - 1870 La Banque Nationale $6
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1870 La Banque Nationale $6 - CH 510-12-06 PCGS VF30. Hole punch cancelled (as most are). Only 12 are recorded for all varieties, 5 of them are in ins
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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1873 La Banque Nationale $5972 - 1873 La Banque Nationale $5
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1873 La Banque Nationale $5 - CH 510-14-02 PMG 25 Very Fine. Gorgeous Condition. Note has been punch cancelled (as all recorded are). 1873 notes are s
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 1,250.00 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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