RCNA 2010

Auction Details

We are the Official Auctioneer for the Royal Canadian Numismatics Association in July 2010.

Auction will be held in the Montagu Room at the Hilton Trade & Convention Center in Saint John, NB.
Lot pick-up: July 16th & 17th on the RCNA bourse floor from 10am-4pm. All lots not picked up after the show will be shipped at the bidders expense.

Catalogue Values & References: All values are listed in Canadian Funds.
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1858 International Bank of Canada $11205 - 1858 International Bank of Canada $1
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 380-10-10-04a VF condition. Fitch Signature with large blue S/N 16579/A. *
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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1858 International Bank of Canada $21206 - 1858 International Bank of Canada $2
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 380-10-10-10. Pressed fine with crayon mark on front. Nick out of top and tear on left side. Markell signature with blue S/N 2491/A. *
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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1858 International Bank of Canada $51207 - 1858 International Bank of Canada $5
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CH 380-10-10-16 Lightly pressed VF. Fitch signature with blue serial number 11392/A. *
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to a*********r for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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1858 International Bank of Canada $21208 - 1858 International Bank of Canada $2
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 380-10-12-10. Pressed fine. Graffiti on back with signature. S/N 3488/A. *
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to a*********r for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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1858 International Bank of Canada Lot of $2 & $51209 - 1858 International Bank of Canada Lot of $2 & $5
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CH 380-10-12-12a G condition. Paper residue left on back and bottom edge is torn and rough. Fitch signature with blue S/N 10096/A CH 380-10-12-16a Fil
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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1859 International Bank of Canada $501210 - 1859 International Bank of Canada $50
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CH 380-12-06 VF condition. Few pin holes and a small stain. Gorgeous buffalo hunting scene. S/N 625/A. *
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to a*********r for (1,000.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,200.00
 
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1837 Kingston Bank $5 Remainder1211 - 1837 Kingston Bank $5 Remainder
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CH 395-10-02R VF with graffiti on back. Spurious bank; note has authentic signatures. *
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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1871 Bank of Liverpool $41212 - 1871 Bank of Liverpool $4
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 400-10-02 AG condition. Pieces missing and tears. EX Meloche - April 1971 Lot #827. 16 known with only 13 in private hands. S/N 03677/C. *
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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1871 Bank of Liverpool $51213 - 1871 Bank of Liverpool $5
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CH 400-10-04 AG condition. Major tear through center of the note, repaired with tape as well as a tear on the right side, also repaired on the back. 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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1871 Bank of Liverpool $51214 - 1871 Bank of Liverpool $5
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CH 400-10-04 G condition. Top two corners missing - approx. one inch. Tear on the right side and multiple small edge tears. Few rust stains and small
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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1871 Bank of Liverpool $101215 - 1871 Bank of Liverpool $10
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CH 400-10-06 AG condition. Rough edges with 1/4 inch off top left corner and numerous small holes and cracks along horizontal center fold and edges. 4
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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18_ Bank of Lower Canada $5 Remainder1216 - 18_ Bank of Lower Canada $5 Remainder
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CH 410-10-10R. G condition. Several edge tears and stains. *
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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1847 Bank of Lower Canada $51217 - 1847 Bank of Lower Canada $5
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CH 410-10-12 VG condition. Small tears on bottom, holes and two hinge repairs on back. S/N 1764/A. *
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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1863 MACDONALD & CO. $1 1218 - 1863 MACDONALD & CO. $1
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CH 420-10-02 AG Condition. Note is ragged, holed, torn and very soiled, still a tough note with approx. 100 recorded. S/N 2061. *
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to j********9 for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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1863 MACDONALD & CO. $11219 - 1863 MACDONALD & CO. $1
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 420-10-04 VG Condition. Several small holes are present. Left side of note is cut short, believed to have been done prior to issue. S/N 646. *
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to j********9 for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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1881 Maritime Bank $51220 - 1881 Maritime Bank $5
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 425-12-02 AG Condition, red serial numbers. Many pieces missing from the borders, common low condition. Usual low grade, 40 recorded. S/N 03885/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold to a*********r for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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1881 Maritime Bank $5  1221 - 1881 Maritime Bank $5
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CH 425-12-02A. VG Condition. Four tears are present. S/N 16971. Blue sheet numbers. 40 recorded notes.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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1872 Mechanics Bank $4 With Beauharnois O/P1222 - 1872 Mechanics Bank $4 With Beauharnois O/P
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 430-10-04C Good with very heavy centre crease, several holes, edge tears at folds. 11 recorded with this o/p. S/N 32769/B. *
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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1837 Mechanics Bank $51223 - 1837 Mechanics Bank $5
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 435-10-04 VF condition, stain on right side. S/N 2806/A. *
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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1837 Mechanics Bank $101224 - 1837 Mechanics Bank $10
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 435-10-06 Lighly pressed, EF, S/N 3227/A
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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1872 Mechanics Bank $51225 - 1872 Mechanics Bank $5
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 430-10-08 AG Condition, damage at the top left, very evident on back, shows through the note. Two nicks out of the top. May have been trimmed as we
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold to floor for (105.00) = 105.00
 
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1837 Mechanics Bank of St. John's $1 & $2 Remainder Pair1226 - 1837 Mechanics Bank of St. John's $1 & $2 Remainder Pair
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 440-12-02-02R & 440-12-02-04R Both AG condition. Spurious signature on $1. *
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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1837 Merchants Bank $11227 - 1837 Merchants Bank $1
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 450-10-02. Very poor condition, serial number not visible due to deterioration. Good study piece. *
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to a*********r for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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1868 Merchants Bank of Canada $1 Toronto Overprint1228 - 1868 Merchants Bank of Canada $1 Toronto Overprint
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 460-10-02a. VG Condition, two back mounting tears and a half inch tear on bottom left. S/N 35256/A. *
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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1870 Merchants Bank of Canada $41229 - 1870 Merchants Bank of Canada $4
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 460-10-06 Poor Condition. Filler note with multiple tears, ink marks on face. Still very scarce, only 12 recorded. S/N 63813/A. *
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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1906 Merchants Bank of Canada $51230 - 1906 Merchants Bank of Canada $5
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 460-16-02 AG Condition. Note has been repaired and pressed, serial numbers are faded. S/N 2826868/A. *
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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1906 Merchants Bank of Canada $51231 - 1906 Merchants Bank of Canada $5
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 460-16-02 VF Condition. Note has been washed and pressed, serial numbers are faded. S/N 2732113/A. *
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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1906 Merchants Bank of Canada $101232 - 1906 Merchants Bank of Canada $10
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 460-16-04 Pressed VF Condition with crayon mark on face. S/N 881702
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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1917 Merchants Bank of Canada $20 1233 - 1917 Merchants Bank of Canada $20
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 460-20-12 PMG Graded VG-10, light crayon mark to the right of the steer's head (not mentioned on holder). The only known ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to r*****e for (4,300.00) = 4,300.00
 
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1919 Merchants Bank of Canada $101234 - 1919 Merchants Bank of Canada $10
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 460-22-04 AVF Condition. Allan-Macarow signatures. Only 11 recorded, quite an underrated note. S/N 094431
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,700.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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1877 Merchants Bank of Prince Edward Island $11235 - 1877 Merchants Bank of Prince Edward Island $1
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 470-10-04-02a. Canada Currency Overprint. AG Condition with 80-85% of the note remaining. Very low condition, but very rare with only 6 recorded of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to a*********r for (1,000.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,200.00
 
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1877 Merchants Bank of Prince Edward Island $11236 - 1877 Merchants Bank of Prince Edward Island $1
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 470-10-04-02a. Canada Currency Overprint. VG Condition with foxing on edges. Very rare with only 6 recorded of which two are held in institutions.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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1902 Metropolitan Bank $51237 - 1902 Metropolitan Bank $5
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 485-10-06. PMG Graded VG8. S/N 529096, signature Moore-ms. Pleasing VG, two small staple holes at left, and "NS" written on the upper ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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1902 Metropolitan Bank $51238 - 1902 Metropolitan Bank $5
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 485-10-06 Fine Condition. One of the most sought after banknotes for it's massive center vignette portraying two seated woman and child. 14 e...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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1837 Molsons Bank $1 Unsigned Remainder1239 - 1837 Molsons Bank $1 Unsigned Remainder
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CH 490-11-02R. Fine Condition, note appears to have been torn from sheet. S/N 2074. *
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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1855 Molsons Bank $1 Five Shillings1240 - 1855 Molsons Bank $1 Five Shillings
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CH 490-14-04-02 VG Condition. Payable at Montreal Overprint. S/N 11868. *
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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1857 Molsons Bank $11241 - 1857 Molsons Bank $1
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 490-18-02 Back has multiple tape repairs, otherwise a good note. S/N 18624. *
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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1871 Molsons Bank $61242 - 1871 Molsons Bank $6
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 490-20-02 VG Condition, most desirable note. Little pieces on tape or hinges on edges to close the edge tears (multiple). Trimmed. One of the best
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (29,000.00) = 29,000.00
 
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1871 Molsons Bank $71243 - 1871 Molsons Bank $7
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 490-20-04 AG Condition, exceptionally desired note in very low condition. Tape on back is keeping this note intact. Huge potential if restored. S/N
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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1875 Molsons Bank $41244 - 1875 Molsons Bank $4
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 490-22-04 VG+ Condition, fantastic note. Small edge tear. S/N 36743. *
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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1880 Molsons Bank $51245 - 1880 Molsons Bank $5
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CH 490-22-08. Three tape repairs and edge tears are present. Good Condition. S/N 115427. *
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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1900 Molsons Bank $51246 - 1900 Molsons Bank $5
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CH 490-22-18. Good Condition. S/N 225950/A
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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1901 Molsons Bank $51247 - 1901 Molsons Bank $5
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 490-22-20. Fine Condition. S/N 256839. *
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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1900 Molsons Bank $101248 - 1900 Molsons Bank $10
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 490-22-32. VG+ Condition. S/N 81449/A. *
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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1901 Molsons Bank $101249 - 1901 Molsons Bank $10
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CH 490-22-34. VF Condition, pressed. S/N 95872/D. Ex WD Allan Sale 1973 Lot #68. *
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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1904 Molsons Bank $101250 - 1904 Molsons Bank $10
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CH 490-26-08 Pressed VF, beautiful colours. S/N 115836 Ex WD Allan Sale 1973 Lot #69.*
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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1904 Molsons Bank $201251 - 1904 Molsons Bank $20
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CH 490-26-10. VG-Fine, pressed. Lovely steam sailing ship vignette. Should exceed catalogue estimates. S/N 55928/A. *
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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1904 Molsons Bank $201252 - 1904 Molsons Bank $20
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 490-26-10 PMG Graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ. Superb steam sailing ship C.P. Lake Steamer as the center vignette. This is original and hard to i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for (25,000.00) = 25,000.00
 
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1905 Molsons Bank $51253 - 1905 Molsons Bank $5
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CH 490-28-04. VG Condition, pressed. Three tears on left margin. S/N 407327/C. *
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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1905 Molsons Bank $101254 - 1905 Molsons Bank $10
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CH 490-28-08 VG Condition, foxing on borders. S/N 158366. *
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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