Toronto Coin Expo Fall Sale 2016

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Our fall auction is the third of our “triplet” sales for 2016. The Toronto Coin Expo continues to be the most popular coin show in Canada and we love being a part of it. Explore the treasures and bid confidently knowing you are part of another historical sale. We thank our numerous consignors who have placed their trust in us.

To be held in conjunction with the
Toronto Coin Expo at the
Toronto Reference Library
789 Yonge Street, Toronto

See you all there!


Buyer’s Premiums will be added on all items as per the Terms & Conditions of the sale. Invoices will be emailed out following the Toronto Coin Expo Convention. Visit gbellauctions.com to view a digital copy of the catalogue for this sale.
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Canadian Countermark251 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark Josh / Rouleau on rev. of French 5 centimes, (1793-1803) (M.I. 800, Brunk R-553). Note: this lot is part of The Richard Coope
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Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Canadian Countermark252 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark Rouleau countermark on rev. of Essequibo and Demerara stiver, 1813. (M.I. 798, Brunk R-551). Note: this lot is part of The R
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Canadian Countermark253 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark Rouleau countermark on rev. of John Howard, Portsmouth and Chichester ½ penny, 1794 (Brunk R-551). Note: this lot is p...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Canadian Countermark254 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark M. RYAN / I. ONT. on obv. of U.S. dime, 1887 (M.I. 806, Brunk R-663). Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Canadian Countermark255 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark M. Ryan countermark on obv. of U.S. quarter dollar, 1875 (Brunk R-663). Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper Collectio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Canadian Countermark256 - Canadian Countermark
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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
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
 
 
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Canadian Countermark257 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark S.L. within rectangular cartouche on obv. of Wellington token, 1813, Br 988 (M.I. 815). Note: this lot is part of The Richard
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Canadian Countermark258 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark J. SAVOIE on obv. of button made by G & W Boggett & Co., London. A tobacconist by the name of Joseph Savoie is liste...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Canadian Countermark259 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark 1877. / SHOO FLY! / ? / & / PULL DOWN / YOUR VEST. all enclosed by stars on obv. of Success to the Fisheries penny, Br...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (135.00) = 135.00
 
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Canadian Countermark260 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark J SMITH / WARRANTED / & SON, each within cartouches, on obv. of City Bank penny, 1837, Br 521; P. SMITH within serrated c...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Canadian Countermark261 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark A Masonic piece belonging to what looks to be S.W. SMITH: Two semi circular pieces of the coin removed at opposite ends, near t
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Canadian Countermark262 - Canadian 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
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Canadian Countermark263 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark WM H SPENCER (curved) / BELLEV-L / ONT 1886 / SEPT 9 / AG(E) 21 counterpunched on rev. of Canada Victoria cent (M.I. 852, Brunk
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
 
 
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Canadian Countermark264 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark ST. P. within cartouche on obv. of George II counterfeit ½ penny (M.I. 818). Note: this lot is part of The Richard Coo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Canadian Countermark265 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark ST. P. within cartouche on worn or blank copper. This piece is included due to its attribution as a communion token of St. Pa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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Canadian Countermark266 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark J. ST. PIERRE / MAKER (slanted) / STANSTEAD CE (twice) on obv. & rev. of Bank of Upper Canada penny, 1857, Br 719 (M.I. 8...
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Canadian Countermark267 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark SQUIRT on obv. of Canada Victoria cent, 1882 (M.I. 853, Brunk S-804). Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper Collection
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Canadian Countermark268 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark STARR & SON on obv. of City Bank penny, 1837, Br 521 (M.I. 856, Brunk S-871 for D. Starr & Son). Though this mark m...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Canadian Countermark269 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark A.J. STEVENS. (curved) / ENGRAVER / SALFORD. (curved) all neatly counterpunched on obv. of City or Quebec Bank penny, 1837, Br
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Canadian Countermark270 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark STILLMAN (curved) / PATENT on obv. of Bouquet-Sou, Br 691 (M.I. 861, Brunk S-982). Piece holed. The Patent Office Record for
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Canadian Countermark271 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark T.W on obv. of U.S. 50¢, 1827 (M.I. 905). Duffield lists a T W mark on a tin Continental Dollar, likely not the same ma...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Canadian Countermark272 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark A. THOMPSON / SADDLER on obv. & rev. of Bank of Upper Canada ½ penny, 1850, Br 720. Piece holed. Note: this lot is...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Canadian Countermark273 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark TIMBUCTO (curved) / ESSEX CO. / N.Y. (curved) counterpunched: On obv. of Bank of Montreal ½ penny, 1844, Br 527 (M.I. 91...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Canadian Countermark274 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark F.J. TOBIN. / ENGRAVER. / B.(ridge) WATER. / N S counterpunched on obv. of Prince Edward Island cent, 1871, Br 915 (Brunk T-329
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Canadian Countermark275 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark JG TODHUNTER PORTAGE (in circle) counterpunched on rev. of British George III ½ penny, 1806 (Brunk T-337); JGT counterpu...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Canadian Countermark276 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark TORONTO FIRE DEPARTMENT (in circle) / H(ook), an ampersand within the number 1 and L(adder), all very weakly engraved on planed
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Canadian Countermark277 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark Two masonic(?) triangles containing the initials S.J.S, one above and one below M. TRAMBLE, also the letter Q, on rev. and a Ma
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Canadian Countermark278 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark J. TROTIER. on rev. of U.S. Hard Times token, 1837, Low 110 (M.I. 925, Brunk T-427). Note: this lot is part of The Richard Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Canadian Countermark279 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark V countermarks: On obv. of City Bank penny, 1837, Br 521 (M.I. 933); on rev. of Banque du Peuple Bouquet-Sou, Br 715 (M.I. 934)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Canadian Countermark280 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark V countermarks: On obv. of Quebec Bank ½ penny, 1837, Br 522; on obv. of City Bank penny, 1837, Br 521. 2 Pcs. Note: t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Canadian Countermark281 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark V, a crown and R / CANADA / S on rev. of Banque du Peuple ½ penny, 1837, Br 522 (M.I. 936). Note: this lot is part of ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Canadian Countermark282 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark V.O. & CO. on rev. and CAST-STEEL on obv. of Quebec Bank ½ penny, 1837, Br 522 (M.I. 939, Brunk O-15). Note: this ...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Canadian Countermark283 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark F.E. VOIGD. countermarks: On obv. of Bank of Upper Canada ½ penny, 1852, Br 720 (M.I. 944, Brunk V-102); on rev. of Bank...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Canadian Countermark284 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark JAS. WALDI on obv. of City Bank penny, 1837, Br 521 (M.I. 964, Brunk W-90). Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper Coll
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Canadian Countermark285 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark WGR (in script) / MONTREAL (retrograde, curved) engraved on worn or blank copper planchet (M.I. 958). Note: this lot is part
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Canadian Countermark286 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark WSW (William S. Walker) countermarks: On obv. of Bank of Upper Canada penny, 1857, Br 719 (M.I. 965, Brunk W-49); on rev. and t
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 450.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Canadian Countermark287 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark WSW (William S. Walker) countermarks: On obv. of Prince Edward Island cent, 1871, Br 915 (M.I. 970, Brunk W-49); on obv. of Pri
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 450.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Canadian Countermark288 - Canadian Countermark
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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 an exam
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Canadian Countermark289 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark WENDEL & BRO. on obv. of Province of Canada 20¢, 1858 (M.I. 993, Brunk W-390). Note: this lot is part of The Richa...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Canadian Countermark290 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark WENDEL & BRO. on obv. of Province of Canada 20¢, 1858 (Brunk W-390). Brunk lists this, as well as two other relate...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Canadian Countermark291 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark H. WETTSTEIN countermarks: On obv. & rev. of U.S. quarter dollar, 1870 (M.I. 995, Brunk W-438); on obv. & rev. of Can...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Canadian Countermark292 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark H. WETTSTEIN countermarks: On obv. & rev. of U.S. dime, 1876 (M.I. 999, Brunk W-438); on obv. & rev. of U.S. 5 cents,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Canadian Countermark293 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark J.A. WHELPLEY / GREENWICH . NB on obv. & rev. of New Brunswick cent, 1861, Br 907 (Brunk W-461). Whelpley was an inventor...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Canadian Countermark294 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark J.M. WILLIAMS & Co. / HAMILTON ONT. on what appears to be a Great Britain penny. The mark is well worn and on a cracked f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Canadian Countermark295 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark P. WING / CONNEAUT. O. on smoothed obv. of City Bank penny, 1837, Br 521 (M.I. 1014). Conneaut is a small city on Lake Erie i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Canadian Countermark296 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark L. WRIGHT, H. DAVIS, SYRACUSE NY on obv. and DAVIS on rev. of Quebec Bank ½ penny, 1852, Br 529 (M.I. 1022, Brunk W-910)...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Canadian Countermark297 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark RUTLAND V.T. J. YOUNG (in semicircle) counterpunched on obv. of Province of Canada 20¢, 1858. Piece holed. Note: this ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Canadian Countermark298 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark 2 on obv. of Rutherford ½ penny, 1841, Br 952, placed at center between the ram’s front and back legs. Piece holed twice...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Canadian Countermark299 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark . Deeply stamped bird on rev. of Bank of Upper Canada penny, 1852, Br 719. Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Canadian Countermark300 - Canadian Countermark
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Canadian Countermark . A quartered circle on obv. of Newfoundland 20¢, 1865 (M.I. 1057); a quartered circle and an octagonally divided circl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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