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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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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
304Br 687 and Br 688Geoffrey 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
307Br 690 “Boston Sou”, with peculiar grafittiGeoffrey 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
323Br 713, Co 9Geoffrey 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
324Br 713, Co 10Geoffrey 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
325Br 713 and Br 714. Nice group of 4Geoffrey 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
327Br 714, Co 5Geoffrey 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
337Br 716. Group of 3Geoffrey 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
338Br 716. Group of 8Geoffrey 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
370Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey 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
379Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey 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
381Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey 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
393Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey 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
394Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey 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
397Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey 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
398Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey 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
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
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
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
441Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey 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
442Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey 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
444Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey 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
448Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey 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
449Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey 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
460Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey 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
461Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey 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
462Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey 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
472Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey 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
484Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey 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
492Australia & Cook Islands - Lot of 4Geoffrey 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
498Brazil & South Peru - Lot of 5Geoffrey 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
566Hawaii - Lot of 4Geoffrey 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
577Latvia - Lot of 2Geoffrey 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
595Russia Roubles - Lot of 3Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Russia Roubles - Lot of 3 - 1823, 1830, 1836. Fine-VF. 3 Pcs.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 288.00
597SamoaGeoffrey 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
636World Silver Coins - Lot of 8Geoffrey 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
294Br 670, CH LC-45Geoffrey 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
302Br 684 in both medal and coinage axisGeoffrey 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
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
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
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