Paris Sale 2018

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Welcome to our Inaugural Paris Sale, in conjunction with the Paris Coin Show (Previously known as the South Western Ontario Numismatic Coin and Collectables Show).

The Paris Sale will take place at the Hampton Inn & Suites on Saturday February 3rd, 2018. Lot pickup will be available at the Paris Coin Show on Sunday at the Paris Fairgrounds.

Public is invited to attend this sale and bid in person, online or email/phone bids. No official catalogue will be issued.

Buyer’s Premiums will be added on all items as per the Terms & Conditions of the sale. Invoices will be emailed out following the Paris Coin Show.
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Three Liards: 1707-W, 1714-W (2).548Three Liards: 1707-W, 1714-W (2).
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Three Liards: 1707-W, 1714-W (2). - 1707-W, about fine, deteriorated rev. die; 1714-W, one VG+, the other G+ with striking crack. Later issues of the
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold for 20.00
Group of 12 Liards, 1693-1699.549Group of 12 Liards, 1693-1699.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Group of 12 Liards, 1693-1699. - A mix of dates and mints, all of the third type (Dup. 1589, Gad. 81, KM 284). Mostly VG-F, some a bit better but wit
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 30.00
Sous-Marque.  1739-R.550Sous-Marque. 1739-R.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Sous-Marque. 1739-R. - Orleans Mint. Vlack 175. R-4. Good, struck from rusted dies. Ex: Vlack Sale, lot 1026. This is part of the Richard Coo
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 220.00
Sous-Marque.  1739-R.551Sous-Marque. 1739-R.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Sous-Marque. 1739-R. - Orleans Mint. Vlack 175. R-4. Good, struck from rusted dies. Ex: Vlack Sale, lot 1026. This is part of the Richard Coo
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 160.00
Br 508. Billon Double Sol of 24 Deniers. 1739 T. (Nantes).552Br 508. Billon Double Sol of 24 Deniers. 1739 T. (Nantes).
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Vlack 185. 3 Pcs. Average VG-Fine. One of the pieces is unusual, showing the M, flower, 17 to be defective, particularly in the case of the two digits
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 75.00
Br 509. Billon Sol of 12 Deniers. 1740 W. (Lille).553Br 509. Billon Sol of 12 Deniers. 1740 W. (Lille).
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Vlack 316. R-1. VG-F; another, Fine, but pitting. 2 Pcs. This is part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Br 509. Billon Sol of 12 Deniers. 1740 BB. (Strasbourg).554Br 509. Billon Sol of 12 Deniers. 1740 BB. (Strasbourg).
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Vlack 325. R-1. 2 Pcs. This is part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Br. 508. Sous-Marques. A trio of scarce 1741 pieces.555Br. 508. Sous-Marques. A trio of scarce 1741 pieces.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br. 508. Sous-Marques. A trio of scarce 1741 pieces. - 1741-K (Bordeaux) Vlack 124, R-8, aVG, heavily porous; 1741-O (Riom), Vlack 156, R-8, aVG, weak
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 30.00
Br 527. Bank of Montreal ½ penny, 1842.556Br 527. Bank of Montreal ½ penny, 1842.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 527. Bank of Montreal ½ penny, 1842. - Tall trees var. very scarce. CH PC-1A1. G-VG; the motto "Concordia Salus" on ribbon is ver...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 60.00
Br 528. Quebec Bank penny, 1852.557Br 528. Quebec Bank penny, 1852.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 528. Quebec Bank penny, 1852. - CH PC-4. C. 15. The break is earlier than the two preceding. EF, appears to have once been cleaned; two others, wi
Estimate : 120.00 - 225.00
Sold for 40.00
Br 529. Quebec Bank ½ penny, 1852.558Br 529. Quebec Bank ½ penny, 1852.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 529. Quebec Bank ½ penny, 1852. - CH PC-3. One of the two pieces corresponds with C. 5b in the case of the die crack between NC, but there ...
Estimate : 60.00 - 125.00
Sold for 48.00
COLUMBIAN/1893/EXPOSITION559COLUMBIAN/1893/EXPOSITION
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
COLUMBIAN/1893/EXPOSITION - on a Canadian Victorian 1¢, 1888. Round top 3 in title. This is part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 70.00
COLUMBIAN/1893/EXPOSITION560COLUMBIAN/1893/EXPOSITION
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
COLUMBIAN/1893/EXPOSITION - on a Canadian Victorian 1¢, date not decipherable. This is part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold for 36.00
Canada Borderline Token.561Canada Borderline Token.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Canada Borderline Token. - C'est du Cuivre (Halfpenny). Brass. By Joseph Davis. VG, but the engraver's signature not visible due to the wor...
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold for 50.00
Br. 506.  9 Deniers, 1721-H. (La Rochelle).562Br. 506. 9 Deniers, 1721-H. (La Rochelle).
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br. 506. 9 Deniers, 1721-H. (La Rochelle). - VF+, clean surfaces but uneven strike. This is part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Br 508. Billon Double Sol of 24 Deniers. 1739 O. (Riom).563Br 508. Billon Double Sol of 24 Deniers. 1739 O. (Riom).
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Vlack 154e. (as previous). Fine. This is part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Br 508. Billon Double Sol of 24 Deniers. 1739 X. (Amiens).564Br 508. Billon Double Sol of 24 Deniers. 1739 X. (Amiens).
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Vlack 213. R-7. Good, only due to rust, which affects the first three digits of date, and the engraver's différent. The 9 in date, X mint m...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Br 508. Billon Double Sol of 24 Deniers. 1739 &. (Aix).565Br 508. Billon Double Sol of 24 Deniers. 1739 &. (Aix).
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Vlack 232b. R-8. With stop after SIT, after &, after ET. F-VF. Ex:Henderson. This is part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold for 75.00
Br 508. Billon Double Sol of 24 Deniers. 1738 AA. (Metz).566Br 508. Billon Double Sol of 24 Deniers. 1738 AA. (Metz).
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Vlack 236. R-7. Fine, but weakly struck obv., affecting the ability to identify whether it is the variety with or without the stop after ET. I have as
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Br 509. Billon Sol of 12 Deniers. 1739 A. (Paris).567Br 509. Billon Sol of 12 Deniers. 1739 A. (Paris).
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Vlack 294. R-4. VG-Fine. This is part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Br 509. Billon Sol of 12 Deniers. 1740 A. (Paris).568Br 509. Billon Sol of 12 Deniers. 1740 A. (Paris).
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Vlack 295. R-3. VF, slight bend, but still a nice piece. This is part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Br 509. Billon Sol of 12 Deniers. 1740 G. (Poitiers).569Br 509. Billon Sol of 12 Deniers. 1740 G. (Poitiers).
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Vlack 301. R-3. F-VF, but somewhat bent. Ex:Henderson. Only date recorded from this mint. This is part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Br 509. Billon Sol of 12 Deniers. 1739 P. (Dijon).570Br 509. Billon Sol of 12 Deniers. 1739 P. (Dijon).
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Vlack 309. R-5. G-VG, weak mintmark, only top half shows. This is part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Br 509. Billon Sol of 12 Deniers. 1740 P. (Dijon).571Br 509. Billon Sol of 12 Deniers. 1740 P. (Dijon).
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Vlack 310. R-6. VG-Fine, clipped flan above date, but not affecting legend. This is part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
Br 509. Billon Sol of 12 Deniers. 1740 S. (Reims).572Br 509. Billon Sol of 12 Deniers. 1740 S. (Reims).
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Vlack 312. R-6. F-VF. Ex:Henderson. This is part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Br 509. Billon Sol of 12 Deniers. 1740 AA. (Metz).576Br 509. Billon Sol of 12 Deniers. 1740 AA. (Metz).
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Vlack 324. R-1. VF, little rusted. This is part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Br 509. Billon Sol of 12 Deniers. 1740 BB. (Strasbourg).577Br 509. Billon Sol of 12 Deniers. 1740 BB. (Strasbourg).
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Vlack 325. R-1. VF or better, but rust spots on obv. This is part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Br 715 open wreath.578Br 715 open wreath.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH LC-5A1. Thomson 1A. Reeded Edge. ICCS VF-30 cert no. FM 631 (attributed on ticket as LC5A2, as the reeded open wreath was once classified by Charl
Estimate : 150.00 - 280.00
Sold for 50.00
Obverse Grouping: Br 688, 693.  Lot of 2579Obverse Grouping: Br 688, 693. Lot of 2
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 688 (CH LC-31A), VF+. Br 693 (CH LC-31B1), ICCS EF-40, cert. No. JL 646. 2 Pcs. This is part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Estimate : 100.00 - 180.00
Sold for 30.00
Countermark of 1640, on Francois I Douzain a la croisette.580Countermark of 1640, on Francois I Douzain a la croisette.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Countermark of 1640, on Francois I Douzain a la croisette. - Host coin (Dup. 927, circa 1541-47) VG+, centred countermark on rev. This is part
Estimate : 80.00 - 140.00
Sold for 48.00
Countermark of 1640, on Henri III Douzain of 1588.581Countermark of 1640, on Henri III Douzain of 1588.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Countermark of 1640, on Henri III Douzain of 1588. - Host coin (Dup. 1140, dated 1588) uneven VG, strong obv. countermark. This is part of the
Estimate : 80.00 - 140.00
Sold for 42.00
Countermark of 1640, on Charles X Douzain.582Countermark of 1640, on Charles X Douzain.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Countermark of 1640, on Charles X Douzain. - Host Coin (Dup. 1181) almost Fine, quite legible (sadly, date not struck up), countermark centred on rev.
Estimate : 80.00 - 140.00
Sold for 30.00
Countermark lot of 1640, on Francois I and Charles X hosts.583Countermark lot of 1640, on Francois I and Charles X hosts.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Countermark of 1640, on Francois I and Charles X hosts. - Host coins of Dup. 927 (2) and Dup. 1181 (2 - both dated 1593, uncertain mints). Attributab
Estimate : 100.00 - 160.00
Sold for 60.00
Countermark lot of 1640, on Henri IV Douzains.584Countermark lot of 1640, on Henri IV Douzains.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Countermark of 1640, on Henri IV Douzains. - Host coins of Dup. 1247 (3), Dup. 1254. Fine undertypes. Henri IV is the most common undertype, but a
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for 102.00
Countermark lot of 1640, on Henri IV Douzains du Dauphine.585Countermark lot of 1640, on Henri IV Douzains du Dauphine.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Countermark of 1640, on Henri IV Douzains du Dauphine. - All hosts are Dup. 1257. VG-F undertypes, all clearly legible. 5 Pcs. This is part o
Estimate : 100.00 - 180.00
Sold for 72.00
Countermark lot of 1640, on Henri IV Douzains.586Countermark lot of 1640, on Henri IV Douzains.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Countermark of 1640, on Henri IV Douzains. - All costs are Dup. 1247. Attributable, but lesser pieces. 8 Pcs. This is part of the Richard C
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 60.00
Countermark of 1640, on Spanish Netherlands host coin.587Countermark of 1640, on Spanish Netherlands host coin.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Countermark of 1640, on Spanish Netherlands host coin. - An unusual class of undertype. Host coin not definitively attributed. VG, a bit of corros
Estimate : 100.00 - 180.00
Sold for 72.00
Canadian Countermark588Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
NOBLE. F. C. OF. E. 123003. around perimeter of coin and H.Q. / C.F.C counterpunched on planed rev. of Napoleon III 10 centimes. A dog tag possibly fo
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Canadian Countermark589Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Rouleau countermark on obv. of U.S. large cent, 1844 (Brunk R-551). Piece holed. This is part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold for 20.00
Canadian Countermark590Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
J.N.L. SOLIS on rev. and J. SOLIS on obv., all counterpunched on Canada Victoria cent, 189_ (a “5” has been punched over the last digit of the date) (
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 60.00
Canadian Countermark591Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
WM H SPENCER (curved) / BELLEV-L / ONT 1886 / SEPT 9 / AG(E) 21 counterpunched on rev. of Canada Victoria cent (M.I. 852, Brunk S-764). This i
Estimate : 60.00 - 125.00
Sold for 48.00
Canadian Countermark592Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
J. ST. PIERRE / MAKER (slanted) / STANSTEAD CE (twice) on obv. & rev. of Bank of Upper Canada penny, 1857, Br 719 (M.I. 819). Piece holed. ...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold for 90.00
Canadian Countermark593Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
SQUIRT on obv. of Canada Victoria cent, 1882 (M.I. 853, Brunk S-804). This is part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 60.00
Canadian Countermark594Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
STARR & SON on obv. of City Bank penny, 1837, Br 521 (M.I. 856, Brunk S-871 for D. Starr & Son). This is part of the Richard Cooper ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold for 120.00
Canadian Countermark595Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
A.J. STEVENS. (curved) / ENGRAVER / SALFORD. (curved) all neatly counterpunched on obv. of City or Quebec Bank penny, 1837, Br 521 (M.I. 857, Brunk S-
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold for 144.00
Canadian Countermark596Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
A. THOMPSON / SADDLER on obv. & rev. of Bank of Upper Canada ½ penny, 1850, Br 720. Piece holed. This is part of the Richard Cooper...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Canadian Countermark597Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
JG TODHUNTER PORTAGE (in circle) counterpunched on rev. of British George III ½ penny, 1806 (Brunk T-337); JGT counterpunched on planed obv. of...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Canadian Countermark598Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
TORONTO FIRE DEPARTMENT (in circle) / H(ook), an ampersand within the number 1 and L(adder), all very weakly engraved on planed or worn rev. of Bank o
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 72.00
Canadian Countermark599Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Two masonic(?) triangles containing the initials S.J.S, one above and one below M. TRAMBLE, also the letter Q, on rev. and a Masonic triangle (?) with
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold for 20.00
Canadian Countermark600Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
V.O. & CO. on rev. and CAST-STEEL on obv. of Quebec Bank ½ penny, 1837, Br 522 (M.I. 939, Brunk O-15). This is part of the Richard ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 60.00