RCNA Sale Ottawa

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We are thrilled to have been awarded the RCNA auction, the second of our “triplet” sales for 2016. Ottawa is full of history and we have attempted to make this offering an historic event to suit the venue. There are numismatic treasures not seen for generations and you are invited to participate. We thank our many consignors who have placed their trust in us once again.


Buyer’s Premiums will be added on all items as per the Terms & Conditions of the sale. Invoices will be emailed out following the RCNA Convention. Visit gbellauctions.com to view a digital copy of the catalogue for this sale.
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Br 684 in both medal and coinage axis302 - Br 684 in both medal and coinage axis
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 684 in both medal and coinage axis - CH LC-41A1 (medal axis) EF or better, ex Wilkinson, with Breton and Courteau numbers in ink on rev. (a common
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 240.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Br 684. Group of 11303 - Br 684. Group of 11
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 684. Group of 11 - Medal Axis (CH LC-41A1) x 7, two in VF, three F-F+, two balance VG. Coinage axis (CH LC-41A2) x4, two F+, the other two VG-F.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Br 687 and Br 688304 - Br 687 and Br 688
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 687 and Br 688 - CH LC-32A. ICCS AU-50, cert. NT 079 (misattributed as “Br 692” on ticket). Underrated in high grade. CH LC-31A. Copper. VF+. 2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
 
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Br 690, “Boston Sou”.305 - Br 690, “Boston Sou”.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 690, “Boston Sou”. - CH LC-44A1. Copper. EF, but light overall granularity and green deposits on reverse. This imitative piece dates much later
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 400.00
Sold for (355.00 + 71.00BP) = 426.00
 
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Br 690 “Boston Sou”.306 - Br 690 “Boston Sou”.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 690 “Boston Sou”. - CH LC-44A2. Brass. EF, obverse flaw from last E of Commerce to rose. Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper Collecti
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 450.00 - 500.00
Sold for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
 
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Br 690 “Boston Sou”, with peculiar grafitti307 - Br 690 “Boston Sou”, with peculiar grafitti
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 690 “Boston Sou”, with peculiar grafitti - CH LC-44A2. Brass. VF. Graffiti of a square carved into the obverse and a cross atop a lateral line i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Br 690 Bashlow/Elder imitation on oversized flan.308 - Br 690 Bashlow/Elder imitation on oversized flan.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 690 Bashlow/Elder imitation on oversized flan. - Uniface. Produced in the 1960s by Robert Bashlow of New York City, using Thomas Elder’s imitativ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Br 694: Group of 2309 - Br 694: Group of 2
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 694: Group of 2 - The first AU, slight discolouration, ex Loye. The other EF, and probably a much later strike, suggested by apparent obliterati
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Br 694: Group of 19.310 - Br 694: Group of 19.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 694: Group of 19. - Conditions from VG to strong VF. 19 Pcs. Note: this lot 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 696.311 - Br 696.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 696. - CH LC-29B. about EF. This variety rated R6 by Courteau, and not often encountered in such high grade, or with the obverse die flaw so advanc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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Br 697, 698, 700 and 701: Group of 5312 - Br 697, 698, 700 and 701: Group of 5
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 697, 698, 700 and 701: Group of 5 - Br 697 (CH LC-29E1) VF+ with edge knock, late die state with bisecting obv. crack; Br 698 (CH LC-30A) about VF
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
 
 
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Br 698 and Br 699.313 - Br 698 and Br 699.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 698 and Br 699. - CH LC-30A and CH LC-30B. Both EF. The 698 in particular is challenging in high grade. 2 Pcs. Note: this lot is part of The Ri
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Br 701, two pieces from different die states.314 - Br 701, two pieces from different die states.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 701, two pieces from different die states. - CH LC-29D. EF, “Hooked Blade” early die state; also EF+ “Short Blade”, later die state, showing aggres
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 220.00 - 260.00
Sold for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Br 700-702. Group of 17.315 - Br 700-702. Group of 17.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 700-702. Group of 17. - Br 700 (CH LC-29C) x3. Br 701 (CH LC-29D) x 1. Br 702 (CH LC-28) x 13. Grades from VG to VF, aferaging F or a touch bette
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 240.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Br 703.  CH LC-30F316 - Br 703. CH LC-30F
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 703. CH LC-30F - VF, maybe a bit better. 6.36 grams. One of the exceptional rarities of the bouquet sous, and indeed the entire pre-Confederatio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold for (5,250.00) = 5,250.00
 
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Br 704 and 705.  Group of 3317 - Br 704 and 705. Group of 3
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 704 and 705. Group of 3 - Two 704, CH LC-33A1, one strong EF, the other pushing AU but with obv. planchet flaw. The 705, CH LC-33C VF+. 3 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Br 704, group of 32.318 - Br 704, group of 32.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 704, group of 32. - LC-33A1. Condition from VG to VF+, averaging F or better. Three with noted corrosion. A few cleaned. 32 Pcs. Note: this
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 280.00 - 330.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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Br 705. Group of 7319 - Br 705. Group of 7
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 705. Group of 7 - LC-33C. Mostly F-VF. Six are unquestionably the (common) Hart Variety with a blade of grass between the two thistles to the left
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Br 707, 708, 711.  Group of 3320 - Br 707, 708, 711. Group of 3
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 707, 708, 711. Group of 3 - Br 707 (CH LC-35A1) EF+, ex Loye; Br 708 (CH LC-36) VF+; Br 711 (CH LC-39) EF+. 3 Pcs. Note: this lot is part of Th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Br 707, 709, 710, 711.  Group of 4321 - Br 707, 709, 710, 711. Group of 4
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 707, 709, 710, 711. Group of 4 - Br 707 (CH LC-35A1) EF; Br 709 (CH LC-37) VF; Br 710 (CH LC-38A1) VF; Br 711 (CH LC-39) VF+ (offstruck rev.?).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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