RCNA Sale Ottawa

Auction Details

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 686, 691, 692.  Group of 3352Br 686, 691, 692. Group of 3
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Br 686, 691, 692. Group of 3 - Br 686 (CH LC-30D) VF+; Br 691 (CH LC-27A1) AU; Br 692 (CH LC-32B) EF with weakly struck upper right quadrant of obv
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Lot of two scarcer sous: Br 685 and 706. Group of 6353Lot of two scarcer sous: Br 685 and 706. Group of 6
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Lot of two scarcer sous: Br 685 and 706. Group of 6 - Br 685 (CH LC-30C) x3, One VF, Two F. Br 706 (CH LC-34A1) x3, VF with rev. punch marks; F+;
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold for 96.00
Canadian Countermark359Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark - NO (Nils Ohman) within rectangular cartouche on obv. of Newfoundland 50¢, 1872 (Brunk O-13). Note: this lot is part of...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 900.00
Canadian Countermark360Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark - Nils Ohman countermark on obv. of Newfoundland 50¢, 1885 ( Brunk O-13). Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper ...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 600.00
Canadian Countermark361Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark - Nils Ohman countermark on obv. of Newfoundland 50¢, 1896 (Brunk O-13). Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper C...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 720.00
Canadian Countermark362Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark - Nils Ohman countermark on obv. of Newfoundland 50¢, 1898 (Brunk O-13). Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper C...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 696.00
Canadian Countermark363Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark - Nils Ohman countermark on obv. of Newfoundland 50¢, 1900 (Brunk O-13). Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper C...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 726.00
Canadian Countermark364Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark - Nils Ohman countermark on obv. of Newfoundland 50¢ (M.I. 701, Brunk O-13). Note: this lot is part of The Richard Coop...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 360.00
Canadian Countermark368Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark - H. PROVOS countermarks: On obv. of City Bank penny, 1837, Br 521 (M.I. 750, Brunk P-760); on rev. of Bouquet-Sou, Br 693 (Brunk
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 90.00
Canadian Countermark372Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark - A. RITC(HIE?) countermarks: On rev. of “Tiffin” copper counterfeit ½ penny, 1812, Br 960, C. 24? (M.I. 484, Brunk R-308)...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 75.00
Canadian Countermark374Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark - T.H. ROBINSON (curved) / DRUGGIST (curved) / ORILLIA (curved) on rev. of Bank of Montreal ½ penny, 1844, Br 527 (M.I. 77...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 240.00
Canadian Countermark376Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark - T. H. Robinson, druggist countermark on rev. of Bank of Upper Canada 1854, crosslet 4 ½ penny, Br 720. (M.I. 777, Brunk ...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 85.00
Canadian Countermark378Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark - T.H. Robinson, druggist countermark on rev. of U.S. large cent (M.I. 780, Brunk R-411). Another atypical undertype, and scarce.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 75.00
Canadian Countermark387Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark - Rouleau countermark on obv. of Rutherford ½ penny, 1841, brass, Br 952 (M.I. 795, Brunk R-551). The Lyman Low sale of Ju...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 125.00
Canadian Countermark388Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark - Josh R / Rouleau on obv. of Bank of Upper Canada penny, 1857, Br 719. The Rouleau countermarks have always been avidly collec
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 90.00
Canadian Countermark389Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark - Josh R. Rouleau countermark on obv. of Trade & Navigation penny, 1814, Br 962, C. 13 (M.I. 801). The Rouleau countermar...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Canadian Countermark400Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark - M. RYAN / I. ONT. on obv. of U.S. quarter dollar, 1854 (M.I. 805, Brunk R-663). An obituary notice appeared in the Ingersoll
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Canadian Countermark401Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark - M. Ryan (as above) countermark on obv. of U.S. quarter dollar, 1875 (Brunk R-663). Note: this lot is part of The Richard Coop
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Canadian Countermark412Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark - J.L.N. SOLIS (curved) / 1895 / MONTREAL (curved) on rev. and SEWING MACHINE (curved) / MACHINIST / MONTREAL (curved) on obv., a
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 85.00
Canadian Countermark413Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark - 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 la
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Canadian Countermark414Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark - SQUIRT on obv. of Canada Victoria cent, 1882 (M.I. 853, Brunk S-804). Brunk states: This late countermark advertises the popul
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Canadian Countermark443Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark - TK countermark on worn or blank planchet of medium weight, and not perfectly round (M.I. 902, Brunk K-16). Various speculatio
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 75.00
Canadian Countermark459Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark - WSW (William S. Walker) countermark on Blacksmith copper, Wood 2, upset rev. (Brunk W-49). The mark does not precisely corres
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 186.00
Canadian Countermark471Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark - A.W. WOODARD countermarks: On obv. of City Bank penny, 1837, Br 521 (M.I. 1017, Brunk W-831); on obv. & rev. of Bank of M...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 90.00
Cayman Islands - 1988 Proof Set503Cayman Islands - 1988 Proof Set
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Cayman Islands - 1988 Proof Set - Including rare silver Olympic Games Seoul. In original casing and COA.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 90.00
France - Lot of 4517France - Lot of 4
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France - Lot of 4 - 1883 EF-AU 23 October Date on Rim Sterling Marriage Medal (reverse BM / MF initials); 1844W 5Fr .900 (ASW 0.7234 oz); 1737BB Louis
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 75.00
Great Britain, 2 Pence, 1797562Great Britain, 2 Pence, 1797
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Great Britain, 2 Pence, 1797 - KM#619, Nice XF, rarely seen in better conditions.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 140.00
Great Britain, 2 Pence, 1797563Great Britain, 2 Pence, 1797
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Great Britain, 2 Pence, 1797 - KM#619, Nice XF.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 138.00
Great Britain - Lot of 3 Pennies564Great Britain - Lot of 3 Pennies
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Great Britain - Lot of 3 Pennies - VF-XF. 3 Pcs.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 85.00
Isle of Man - Lot of 4569Isle of Man - Lot of 4
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Isle of Man - Lot of 4 - Cat Series 1 oz .999 Silver Crowns: 1998 Birman Cat, 1999 British Blue Cat, 2000 Scottish Fold Cat, and 2001 Somali Kittens.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 100.00
Netherlands - Lot of 7588Netherlands - Lot of 7
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Netherlands - Lot of 7 - VF-XF. 7 Pcs.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 216.00
Ukraine 2003 Proof Silver 10 hryvnas Livadia Palace Architectural Monument610Ukraine 2003 Proof Silver 10 hryvnas Livadia Palace Architectural Monument
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Ukraine 2003 Proof Silver 10 hryvnas Livadia Palace Architectural Monument  - Dedicated to the Great Livadia Palace, an exquisite architectural...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 90.00
World - Lot of 5 Pure Silver 1 oz Coins639World - Lot of 5 Pure Silver 1 oz Coins
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World - Lot of 5 Pure Silver 1 oz Coins - Includes: 1987 Disney Mickey Sorcerer's Apprentice Commemorative Proof Limited Edition; Winnie the Poo...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 156.00
World Gold - China 5 Yuan642World Gold - China 5 Yuan
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World Gold - China 5 Yuan - 1/20 oz gold.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 144.00
World Gold - Great Britain Half Sovereign, 1913645World Gold - Great Britain Half Sovereign, 1913
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World Gold - Great Britain Half Sovereign, 1913 - ICCS MS-60.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 228.00
Br 684. Group of 11303Br 684. Group of 11
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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 690 Bashlow/Elder imitation on oversized flan.308Br 690 Bashlow/Elder imitation on oversized flan.
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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 705. Group of 7319Br 705. Group of 7
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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 715, CH LC-5A3.332Br 715, CH LC-5A3.
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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 714 and 715. Group of 6 better pieces.336Br 714 and 715. Group of 6 better pieces.
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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 704, group of 3 brassy pieces.341Br 704, group of 3 brassy pieces.
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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.
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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 688, 693.  Lot of 2345Obverse Grouping: Br 688, 693. Lot of 2
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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.
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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
Br 679, 691, 693, 704.  Group of 4350Br 679, 691, 693, 704. Group of 4
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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
Lot of 69 Ontario Trade Tokens3Lot of 69 Ontario Trade Tokens
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Lot of 69 Ontario Trade Tokens - Various Bruce, Dufferin, Dundas and Durham Co. trade tokens. Viewing recommended. G to EF. 69 Pcs. Note: this lot i
Estimate : 130.00 - 175.00
Sold for 500.00
Lot of 39 Ontario Trade Tokens6Lot of 39 Ontario Trade Tokens
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Lot of 39 Ontario Trade Tokens - Various Essex Co. trade tokens. Viewing recommended. G to EF. 39 Pcs. Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper
Estimate : 100.00 - 175.00
Sold for 450.00
Lot of 50 Ontario Trade Tokens16Lot of 50 Ontario Trade Tokens
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Lot of 50 Ontario Trade Tokens - Various Lincoln Co. trade tokens. Viewing recommended. VG to EF. 59 Pcs. Note: this lot is part of The Richard Coop
Estimate : 120.00 - 175.00
Sold for 144.00
Lot of 68 Ontario Trade Tokens29Lot of 68 Ontario Trade Tokens
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Lot of 68 Ontario Trade Tokens - Various Simcoe Co. trade tokens. Viewing recommended. VG to EF. 68 Pcs. Lot includes: Alliston, ON, W.J. Wood,
Estimate : 100.00 - 175.00
Sold for 300.00
Lot of 5 Thornbury, Ont. Trade Tokens87Lot of 5 Thornbury, Ont. Trade Tokens
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Lot of 5 Thornbury, Ont. Trade Tokens - Two Bo 1024-A-Bx Walker & Hurlburt Rev: Turkey; Bo 1024-A-By as previous; Two Bo 1024-A-Bz as previous. ...
Estimate : 130.00 - 175.00
Sold for 228.00