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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402Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Canadian Countermark - S countermarks: On obv. of Nova Scotia penny, 1856, Br 875 (M.I. 808); on obv. of New Brunswick penny, 1843, Br 909; on obv. of
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
403Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Canadian Countermark - S.L. within rectangular cartouche on obv. of Wellington token, 1813, Br 988 (M.I. 815).
J.G. Scott (p. 174) cites what appear
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
404Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Canadian Countermark - SAVAGE within rectangular cartouche on obv. of City Bank ½ penny, 1837, Br 522 (M.I. 820, Brunk S-142).
This mark is s...
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 100.00
405Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Canadian Countermark - F.G. SHALLING countermarks: On rev. of Bank of Upper Canada penny, 1857, Br 719 (M.I. 824); on rev. of Bank of Upper Canada pen
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 60.00
406Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Canadian Countermark - A. SHAVER countermarks: On obv. of City Bank penny, 1837, Br 521 (M.I. 828, Brunk S-323); on obv. of Bank of Upper Canada penny
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 60.00
407Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Canadian Countermark - SHERBROOKE (curved) / FILE / WORKS on obv., H. LEUREUX, and I.H.C. & Co. (twice) on rev. of Great Britain ½ penny, (...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
408Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Canadian Countermark - J. SIBBALD. countermarks: On obv. of Canada cent, 1859 (M.I. 835); on obv. of Prince Edward Island cent, 1871, Br 915 (M.I. 836
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for 60.00
409Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Canadian Countermark - J. SINCLAIR. (curved) / 3 wavy lines / INGERSOLL. (curved) within oval on obv. of Canada Victoria 25¢, 1872 (M.I. 838, B...
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 288.00
410Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Canadian Countermark - DS (David Smillie) within rectangular cartouche twice on obv. of Bank of Montreal ½ penny, 1844, Br 527 (M.I. 840).
Da...
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 100.00
411Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Canadian Countermark - Another DS countermark twice on obv. & once on rev. of Bank of Montreal ½ penny, 1844, Br 527 (M.I. 841).
David Sm...
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 100.00
412Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey Bell Auctions
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
413Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey Bell Auctions
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
414Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey Bell Auctions
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
415Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Canadian Countermark - ST. ANDREWS / CHAPTER. on obv. of Nova Scotia penny, 1832, Br 870 (Brunk S-807).
Note: this lot is part of The Richard Coope
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 180.00
416Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Canadian Countermark - St. Andrews Chapter countermark on obv. of Nova Scotia penny, 1840, Br 873 (Brunk S-807).
Note: this lot is part of The Rich
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 375.00
417Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Canadian Countermark - St. Andrews Chapter countermark on obv. of Nova Scotia penny, 1856, Br 875 (M.I. 854, Brunk S-807).
Note: this lot is part o
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 600.00
418Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Canadian Countermark - St. Andrews Chapter countermark on obv. of New Brunswick penny, 1843, Br 909 (M.I. 855, Brunk S-807).
In Masonic chapter penni
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 190.00
419Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Canadian Countermark - A.J. STEVENS. (curved) / ENGRAVER / SALFORD. (curved) all neatly counterpunched on obv. of City or Quebec Bank penny, 1837, Br
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
420Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Canadian Countermark - A.J. STEVENS. / ENGRAVER ON / METAL. / 1882. / NORWICH ONT. with various elaborate decorations within and around legend all nea
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 144.00
421Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Canadian Countermark - Leaf-shaped ornament / L.J.A. SURVEYER (curved) / a rayed ornament / MONTREAL on rev. of U.S. Indian head cent, 1860. The ornam
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 156.00