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.


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Br 684 in both medal and coinage axis302Br 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
Estimate : 200.00 - 240.00
Sold for 160.00
Br 684. Group of 11303Br 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.
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for 84.00
Br 687 and Br 688304Br 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
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 216.00
Br 690, “Boston Sou”.305Br 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
Estimate : 350.00 - 400.00
Sold for 426.00
Br 690 “Boston Sou”.306Br 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
Estimate : 450.00 - 500.00
Sold for 570.00
Br 690 “Boston Sou”, with peculiar grafitti307Br 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
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 144.00
Br 690 Bashlow/Elder imitation on oversized flan.308Br 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
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for 120.00
Br 694: Group of 2309Br 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
Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold for 108.00
Br 694: Group of 19.310Br 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.
Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold for 108.00
Br 696.311Br 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
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for 204.00
Br 697, 698, 700 and 701: Group of 5312Br 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
Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Br 698 and Br 699.313Br 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
Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold for 180.00
Br 701, two pieces from different die states.314Br 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
Estimate : 220.00 - 260.00
Sold for 375.00
Br 700-702. Group of 17.315Br 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
Estimate : 200.00 - 240.00
Sold for 120.00
Br 703.  CH LC-30F316Br 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
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold for 5,250.00
Br 704 and 705.  Group of 3317Br 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.
Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold for 110.00
Br 704, group of 32.318Br 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
Estimate : 280.00 - 330.00
Sold for 168.00
Br 705. Group of 7319Br 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
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for 84.00
Br 707, 708, 711.  Group of 3320Br 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
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold for 192.00
Br 707, 709, 710, 711.  Group of 4321Br 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.?).
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold for 168.00
Unusual electrotype of Br 713, Co 8322Unusual electrotype of Br 713, Co 8
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Unusual electrotype of Br 713, Co 8 - Coinage axis. CH LC-2A1. Fine. 10.64 grams. A curious electro of Co 8. Was this a study piece of an unpubl
Estimate : 260.00 - 300.00
Sold for 130.00
Br 713, Co 9323Br 713, Co 9
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 713, Co 9 - CH LC-2A2. Unc, with trace red. Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 276.00
Br 713, Co 10324Br 713, Co 10
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 713, Co 10 - CH LC-2A3. Unc, with reverse striations. Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 168.00
Br 713 and Br 714.  Nice group of 4325Br 713 and Br 714. Nice group of 4
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 713 and Br 714. Nice group of 4 - Br 713, Co 8 (CH LC-2A1) VF+; Br 713, Co 9 (CH LC-2A2) aEF; Br 714, Co 3 (CH LC-3A1) EF+ with rev. stains; Br
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 150.00
Br 714 “James mule”. Second recorded specimen.326Br 714 “James mule”. Second recorded specimen.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 714 “James mule”. Second recorded specimen. - Not listed in Charlton. VG+, rev. maybe a bit better. 7.82 grams. Medal axis. A pairing of the
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for 930.00
Br 714, Co 5327Br 714, Co 5
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 714, Co 5 - CH LC-3A3. AU+, with trace red. Ex. David Moore (Moore Feb. 2009). Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 100.00
Br 714, Co 7328Br 714, Co 7
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 714, Co 7 - CH LC-3A5. Unc. A curious strike, with weakness to the left and a raised rim irregularity (apparently not a cud) at 9 o’clock on the
Estimate : 220.00 - 260.00
Sold for 288.00
Br 713 and 714: Group of 35.329Br 713 and 714: Group of 35.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 713 and 714: Group of 35. - Condition ranges from VG to VF. Includes 713.C.9 (CH LC-2A2) x17, one with a striking crack through flan; Br 713, Co.
Estimate : 360.00 - 420.00
Sold for 228.00
Br 715 open wreath.330Br 715 open wreath.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 715 open wreath. - 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 o
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 280.00
Three open wreath Br 715.331Three open wreath Br 715.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Three open wreath Br 715. - CH 5A1. Thomson 1A. One VF+ with minor encrustations, one a clean F+, the other at best VG. 3 Pcs. Note: this lot is
Estimate : 200.00 - 240.00
Sold for 120.00
Br 715, CH LC-5A3.332Br 715, CH LC-5A3.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 715, CH LC-5A3. - Thomson 2A. Unc. Planchet flaw on rev. at 2 o’clock. Ex. David Moore / Moore Feb. 2009. Note: this lot is part of The Richa
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for 70.00
Br 715, CH LC-5A6.333Br 715, CH LC-5A6.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 715, CH LC-5A6. - Thomson 3D. VF. Plain edge. Struck out of collar, with wide rims, particularly on reverse. Ex Hoare 53 (Jun/96) L. 1114, whic
Estimate : 400.00 - 450.00
Sold for 630.00
Br 715.  A nice group of 4 Thomson varieties.334Br 715. A nice group of 4 Thomson varieties.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 715. A nice group of 4 Thomson varieties. - CH LC-5A3 and CH LC-5A5. All about EF or better. Each representing a separate grouping of varietie
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold for 80.00
Br 715. Group of 23.335Br 715. Group of 23.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 715. Group of 23. - Grade from VG to VF+, average F-VF. A few with holes, corrosion, etc. Thomson 2A (CH LC-5A3)x 5; Thomson 3A (CH LC-5A5) x 14;
Estimate : 220.00 - 240.00
Sold for 132.00
Br 714 and 715. Group of 6 better pieces.336Br 714 and 715. Group of 6 better pieces.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 714 and 715. Group of 6 better pieces. - One Br 714, Co5 (CH LC-3A2) VF+. Five Br 715 as follows: Thomson 2A (CH LC-5A3) x2, one EF, one VF+. Th
Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Br 716.  Group of 3337Br 716. Group of 3
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 716. Group of 3 - CH LC-4A2. All VF+ or a little better. Differential rim widths on each of the three specimens. 3 Pcs. Note: this lot is p
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 120.00
Br 716.  Group of 8338Br 716. Group of 8
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 716. Group of 8 - CH LC-4A2. Range from F to VF. 8 Pcs. Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 192.00
Br 697, CH LC-29E2 in brass.339Br 697, CH LC-29E2 in brass.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 697, CH LC-29E2 in brass. - Fine+. 7.28 grams. XRF: 89.463% Cu, 9.896% Zn, 0.450% Pb, 0.105% Ar, 0.069% Ni, 0.015% Ir, 0.002% Co. Late die state
Estimate : 360.00 - 420.00
Sold for 875.00
Br 684, LC-41.  Brassy.340Br 684, LC-41. Brassy.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 684, LC-41. Brassy. - VG+. 6.75 grams. Medal axis. XRF: 92.411% Cu, 5.836% Zn, 1.082% Pb, 0.469% Sn, Silver 0.202% Ar. Decidedly brassy, but c
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for 60.00
Br 704, group of 3 brassy pieces.341Br 704, group of 3 brassy pieces.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 704, group of 3 brassy pieces. - The first VF, 6.96 grams; XRF: 93.982% Cu, 5.538% Zn, 0.414% Pb, 0.065% Ar. The second Fine, slightly bent, 7.61
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for 84.00
3 Bouquet sous with century-old provenance.3423 Bouquet sous with century-old provenance.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
3 Bouquet sous with century-old provenance. - These three pieces from the David Moore collection (Moore Feb. 2009), lot 1192, with old collector tic
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for 132.00
Obverse Grouping: Br 679, 687, 692.343Obverse Grouping: Br 679, 687, 692.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Obverse Grouping: Br 679, 687, 692. - Respectively CH LC-24A1, LC-32A, LC-32B. All EF, the 692 with obv. planchet defect. A grouping of varieties
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Obverse Grouping: Br 696, 695, 683.  Group of 5.344Obverse Grouping: Br 696, 695, 683. Group of 5.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Obverse Grouping: Br 696, 695, 683. Group of 5. - Br 696 (CH LC-29B) x2, one F+ with no die flaw, the other F+ with obv die flaw; Br 695 (CH LC-29A)
Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold for 108.00
Obverse Grouping: Br 688, 693.  Lot of 2345Obverse Grouping: Br 688, 693. Lot of 2
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Obverse Grouping: Br 688, 693. Lot of 2 - Br 688 (CH LC-31A), VF+. Br 693 (CH LC-31B1), ICCS EF-40, cert. No. JL 646. 2 Pcs. Note: this lot is pa
Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Three ICCS-graded bouquet sous.346Three ICCS-graded bouquet sous.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Three ICCS-graded bouquet sous. - Br 679 (CH LC-24A1), ICCS EF-40 cert no. NT 081; Br 686, (CH LC-30D), ICCS F-15 (corrosion) cert no. NT 103; Br 71
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for 84.00
34 different Bouquet Sous varieties.34734 different Bouquet Sous varieties.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
34 different Bouquet Sous varieties. - Most VF. A handful a bit lesser. Br 682 (CH LC-22B), 683 (LC-25A1), 684 (LC-44A1), 686 (LC-30D), 687 (LC-32
Estimate : 440.00 - 500.00
Sold for 220.00
29 different Bouquet Sous varieties.34829 different Bouquet Sous varieties.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
29 different Bouquet Sous varieties. - Most F-VF. A handful a bit lesser. Br 683 (CH LC-25A1), 684 (LC-44A1), 686 (LC-30D), 687 (LC-32A), 688 (LC-
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 460.00
Group of 7  bouquets with pronounced die flaws.349Group of 7 bouquets with pronounced die flaws.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Group of 7 bouquets with pronounced die flaws. - An illustrative grouping of the degree to which the bouquet dies were pushed beyond all reason: ma
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Br 679, 691, 693, 704.  Group of 4350Br 679, 691, 693, 704. Group of 4
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 679, 691, 693, 704. Group of 4 - Br 679 (CH LC-24A1) EF; Br 691 (CH LC-27A1) EF+ ; Br 693 (CH LC-31B1) VF+; Br 704 (CH LC-33A1) VF+. 4 Pcs. N
Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Br 679, 687, 691, 704.  Group of 4351Br 679, 687, 691, 704. Group of 4
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 679, 687, 691, 704. Group of 4 - Br 679 (CH LC-24A1) EF+, Ex. David Moore (Moore Feb. 2009); Br 687 (CH LC-32A) VF+; Br 691 (CH LC-27A1) AU from
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00