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 515.260Br 515.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 515. - Another of same, in Copper. EF, couple of dark spots on obv., but still very nice. Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper Collectio
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 330.00
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”, 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 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, 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 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
Canadian Countermark370Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Canadian Countermark - L. RAY & Co on rev. of Bouquet-Sou, Br 691 (M.I. 763). Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 140.00
Canadian Countermark379Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Canadian Countermark - T.H. Robinson, druggist countermark on obv. of Great Britain penny, 1806/07 (M.I. 781, Brunk R-411). Scarce undertype. A hist
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 100.00
Canadian Countermark381Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Canadian Countermark - ROBINSON’S CARRIAGE WORKS (in circle) and KINGSTON (in center) on rev. of Province of Canada cent, 1859 (M.I. 783, Brunk R-396)
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 156.00
Canadian Countermark393Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Canadian Countermark - Rouleau countermark on rev. of U.S. Hard Times token, 1837, Low 18 (M.I. 797, Brunk R-551). Piece holed. The Rouleau counterma
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Canadian Countermark394Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Canadian Countermark - Rouleau countermark on obv. of U.S. Hard Times token, 1837, Low 39. (Brunk R-551). The Rouleau countermarks have always been a
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Canadian Countermark397Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Canadian Countermark - Rouleau countermark on rev. of Essequibo and Demerara stiver, 1813. (M.I. 798, Brunk R-551). The Rouleau countermarks have a
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Canadian Countermark398Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Canadian Countermark - Rouleau countermark on rev. of John Howard, Portsmouth and Chichester ½ penny, 1794 (Brunk R-551). The Rouleau counter...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Canadian Countermark404Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey 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
Canadian Countermark409Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey 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
Canadian Countermark410Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey 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
Canadian Countermark411Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey 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
Canadian Countermark415Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey 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
Canadian Countermark416Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey 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
Canadian Countermark417Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey 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
Canadian Countermark418Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey 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
Canadian Countermark419Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey 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
Canadian Countermark420Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey 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
Canadian Countermark421Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey 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
Canadian Countermark441Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Canadian Countermark - TK countermark on obv. of Borderline token, Bowman 24. (Brutus, etc., CNJ, Sept. 1966). (M.I. 901, Brunk K-16). Various specu
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 168.00
Canadian Countermark442Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Canadian Countermark - TK countermark doublestruck on rev. of George III counterfeit ½ penny (Brunk K-16). Various speculations have been mad...
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 160.00
Canadian Countermark444Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Canadian Countermark - TK countermark on very worn rev. and T.E. WRIGHT on obv. of what appears to be a Camac, Kyam, Camac Irish ½ penny (1792-...
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 100.00
Canadian Countermark448Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Canadian Countermark - US. On obv. of Ships Colonies & Commerce ½ penny, Br 997. Lees 26 (M.I. 929). Note: this lot is part of The Richar...
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 120.00
Canadian Countermark449Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Canadian Countermark - US. On obv. of Ships Colonies & Commerce ½ penny, Br 997. Lees 38. (M.I. 930). Note: this lot is part of The Rich...
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 100.00
Canadian Countermark460Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Canadian Countermark - W.J. WALLACE / PORT HOPE on rev. of Province of Canada cent, 1859 (M.I. 984, Brunk W-121). William John Wallace was a machinis
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 100.00
Canadian Countermark461Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Canadian Countermark - J.W. (John Wanless) within rectangular cartouche on rev. of Canada Victoria 50¢, 1870 L.C.W. (M.I. 985). Likely the ma...
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 204.00
Canadian Countermark462Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Canadian Countermark - G.W (George Ward) within rectangular cartouche on obv. of Bank of Upper Canada penny, 1854, Br 719 (M.I. 986). This is similar
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Canadian Countermark472Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Canadian Countermark - Newfoundland countermarks: C. ROOK on obv. of Newfoundland 20¢, 1880 (M.I. 786, Brunk R-491); D. ROSE on obv. of Newfoun...
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 360.00
Canadian Countermark484Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Canadian Countermark - Canada Victoria large cent countermarks: P.O.A. vertically placed on either side of a horizontally placed H on obv. and P.O.A.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 90.00
Australia & Cook Islands - Lot of 4492Australia & Cook Islands - Lot of 4
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Australia & Cook Islands - Lot of 4 - Includes: Australia 1994 1 oz .999 Silver Kangaroo Proof dollar (in display card) , Australia 2005 1 oz. 9...
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for 78.00
Brazil & South Peru - Lot of 5498Brazil & South Peru - Lot of 5
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Brazil & South Peru - Lot of 5 - Includes: Brazil 2000 Reis, 1853, 1888, 1889; South Peru 8 Reales, 1837, 1838. VG-XF. 5 Pcs.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 360.00
Hawaii - Lot of 4566Hawaii - Lot of 4
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Hawaii - Lot of 4 - Cent 1847, obv encrustation, VF+; 10 Cents 1883 VG-Fine; 1/4 Dollar (2) 1883, Fine. 4 Pcs.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 275.00
Latvia - Lot of 2577Latvia - Lot of 2
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Latvia - Lot of 2 - 1931 5 Lati (.6711 oz Silver); 1931 5 Lati cut-out beautiful unique brooch. 2 Pcs.
Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Russia Roubles - Lot of 3595Russia Roubles - Lot of 3
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Russia Roubles - Lot of 3 - 1823, 1830, 1836. Fine-VF. 3 Pcs.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 288.00
Samoa597Samoa
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Samoa - 1987 America's Cup Challenge Series - 5 Troy Ounces .9999 Silver 65mm 25 Dollar Coin (mintage 35,000).
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 144.00
World Silver Coins - Lot of 8636World Silver Coins - Lot of 8
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
World Silver Coins - Lot of 8 - Lot of 4 Silver Proofs: 1993 Australia $5 Sterling, 1980 Gibraltar Crown Sterling, 1976 Cook Islands $5 .500, 1986 Ber
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for 138.00
Br 670, CH LC-45294Br 670, CH LC-45
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 670, CH LC-45 - ICCS EF-40, cert. TA 659. Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Estimate : 200.00 - 240.00
Sold for 120.00
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 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
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. 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 508. Billon Double Sol of 24 Deniers. 1738 A. (Paris).104Br 508. Billon Double Sol of 24 Deniers. 1738 A. (Paris).
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 508. Billon Double Sol of 24 Deniers. 1738 A. (Paris). - Vlack 16. 3 pieces, average, VG. 3 Pcs. Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper Co
Estimate : 180.00 - 225.00
Sold for 130.00