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6991937 Matte Specimen Set in BoxGeoffrey Bell Auctions
1937 Matte Specimen Set in Box
Superb toning with some cameo appearance on some, viewing is recommended as the quality may surprise, ve...
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for 1,440.00
701Encased centsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Encased cents
6 encased cents, The Good Luck Store, St. Louis, Windsor Canadian Imported Whiskey, Rung Bros Furniture Co., Rungbacks Jewelers, New
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for 60.00
702Encased centsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Encased cents
Dr Drakes Children's coughs, Coldwater National Bank, Coldwater, Michigan, Gold Club, gilt AL, Farmers State Bank, (corroded), E...
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for 60.00
703Miscellaneous Coin AccumulationGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Miscellaneous Coin Accumulation
Includes: 12 Canadian Silver dollars, featuring 1935. 2002 Proof Canadian Silver Dollar. Three clad US halves. Some
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for 156.00
704Miscellaneous Bank Note AccumulationGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Miscellaneous Bank Note Accumulation
Includes: Bank of Toronto One Dollar Play money, Confederate States of America reproduction and, seven other wo
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
705Canadian Tire AccumulationGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Canadian Tire Accumulation
$37.55 Face Value, some collectible material within. Please view, no return.
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold for 48.00
706Treasure ChestGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Treasure Chest
Lot of 90+ trade dollars, tokens & coins. Please view, no return.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for 72.00
707Treasure ChestGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Treasure Chest
Interesting researchable tokens and medals we are sure will please your numismatic palate. We recommend your perusal before buying.
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
708Bahamas Two-Dollar Flamingo Coin, 1973Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bahamas Two-Dollar Flamingo Coin, 1973
Produced in proof quality by the Franklin Mint, sterling silver. Case and COA included.
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold for 24.00
710China Silver Panda, 2001Geoffrey Bell Auctions
China Silver Panda, 2001
2001 1oz. Silver Panda Coin in capsule.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for 60.00
711Maundy Money, 1874Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Maundy Money, 1874
1 pence, 2 pence, 4 pence, & 1873 3 pence. All silver coins. 4 Pcs.
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold for 192.00
712Maundy set, 1902Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Maundy set, 1902
This set has no case, otherwise complete
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for 192.00
713Maundy set, 1956Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Maundy set, 1956
Given to selected British citizens on Maundy Thursday, the day before
Good Friday. Includes 1,2,3,4 Pence, in case of issue. 4 Pcs.
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for 240.00
714Maundy set, 1958Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Maundy set, 1958
As previous in case of issue.
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for 228.00
715Maundy set, 1964Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Maundy set, 1964
As previous in case of issue.
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for 228.00
716Great Britain - One Penny, 1841Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Great Britain - One Penny, 1841
PCGS AU53, No Colon.
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
719Great Britain - Penny, 1950Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Great Britain - Penny, 1950
ICCS MS-66, Red.
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for 60.00
720Hong Kong Fifty Cents - Lot of 2Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Hong Kong Fifty Cents - Lot of 2
Includes: 1893 VF, corrosion. 1894 VF. 2 Pcs.
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for 100.00
721Indian & Indian States - Lot of 62Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Indian & Indian States - Lot of 62
Includes 23 silver coins from 3rd to 20th centuries, comes with copious notes and descriptions. Should be v...
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 192.00
724Russia 50 Kopek, 1914Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Russia 50 Kopek, 1914
AU/AU+, some carbon spots, nice original coin.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 210.00
725Straits Settlements Lot of Two CoinsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Straits Settlements Lot of Two Coins
Includes: 1895 Ten Cents, VF. 1894 Fifty Cents, VF. 2 Pcs.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 120.00
727United States of America Twenty Cents, 1875Geoffrey Bell Auctions
United States of America Twenty Cents, 1875
ICCS AU-50. Scratches are on the coin but not noted on holder. Good type coin.
Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold for 575.00
728Lot of 2 World Coins - Haiti, MexicoGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of 2 World Coins - Haiti, Mexico
Includes: 1789 Mexico proclomation medal, EF. 1975 Haiti 25 Gourdes silver, proof, 8.3gms, KM 121. 2 Pcs.
Estimate : 50.00 - 60.00
Sold for 60.00
729World Coins Lot of 3Geoffrey Bell Auctions
World Coins Lot of 3
Great Britain 1/2 Franc, NAAFI token, World War II, military, EF; Ireland, 1/2 penny, 1805, Fine; Korea, 100 mun, 1866, VF. 3 P
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for 30.00
730World Coins Lot of 3Geoffrey Bell Auctions
World Coins Lot of 3
Ceylon 2 Stivers, 1815, VF+ with pock marks; Gibraltar Un Quarto, 1820, VF; British West Indies 1/4 dollar, 1820, EF. 3 Pcs.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 192.00
732Alberta Prosperity Certificate $1, 1936Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Alberta Prosperity Certificate $1, 1936
CH A-1. Fresh VF with 4 stamps on back. S/N: A172211.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 110.00
738James Baird Ltd. 50 Cents Newfoundland Scrip, 1916Geoffrey Bell Auctions
James Baird Ltd. 50 Cents Newfoundland Scrip, 1916
CH NL 10-10-02. PMG Choice Unc. 64 EPQ. James Baird came to NL in 1844 from Scotland. He started
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for 1,560.00
739Ten Cents Grand River Pulp & Lumber Co.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Ten Cents Grand River Pulp & Lumber Co.
CH NL-30-10 Unlisted in Charlton Canadian Merchant Scrip Catalogue. The vignette on these scrip featur...
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
741ACity of Ottawa 10 Cents Depression ScripGeoffrey Bell Auctions
City of Ottawa 10 Cents Depression Scrip
DE-130-1b. VF, tear at left and bottom right. Only 7 pieces on the registry. Rare. S/N: 38950.
Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
Sold for 192.00
742EphemeraGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Ephemera
Two nice old blotters that served a dual purpose, to blot ink and advertising. The first is from the Canadian Banknote Company, the second
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for 120.00
743EphemeraGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Ephemera
The Newfoundland Railway operated from 1898 until 1988. It was the longest narrow gauge railway system in the world. R.C. Reid agreed to bu
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold for 630.00
744EphemeraGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Ephemera
A nice early New Brunswick document dated June 5, 1835 appointing William Ellison acting Controller of the Port of St. Andrews during the a
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for 36.00
745EphemeraGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Ephemera
A wonderful Upper Canada document dated January 6, 1826. It is a letter listing all the banknotes used to pay duties in the Augusta Distric
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold for 115.00
746EphemeraGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Ephemera
Another Upper Canada document, a mate to the previous lot, dated January 6, 1826. Again, it was issued in the Augusta District, Johnston, O
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold for 105.00
747EphemeraGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Ephemera
The Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge stood from from 1855-1897. It spanned the Niagara River from Niagara Falls, New York to Niagara Falls,
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 84.00
748EphemeraGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Ephemera
A scarce Dominion of Canada War Loan for $50.00 dated November, 1918. It has a beautiful ship and train vignette. It was produced by the B
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 330.00
749EphemeraGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Ephemera
Cobourg & Peterborough Railway Company 100 pound debenture. It was printed by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, New York. The debent...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 120.00
750Newfoundland Government Cash Note 40 Cents, 1908Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Newfoundland Government Cash Note 40 Cents, 1908
NF-2h. Knight-Gushue, 4 known, 1 in institutional collection. This would certainly garnish a...
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold for 4,680.00
751Newfoundland Government Cash Note $1, 1903Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Newfoundland Government Cash Note $1, 1903
NF-5c. Harris-Gushue, 8 known, 1 in institutional collection, PMG VF20. S/N:64248. Ex:Norweb.
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold for 4,920.00
752Newfoundland Government Cash Note $1, 1904Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Newfoundland Government Cash Note $1, 1904
NF-5d. Harris-Gushue, 5 known, 1 in institutional collection, PMG VF25. S/N:71616.
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold for 8,700.00
753Government of Newfoundland $1, 1920Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Government of Newfoundland $1, 1920
NF-12b. AVF. Hickey - Brownrigg, feature a beautiful caribou head and a nice portrait of King George V. S...
Start Price : 875.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
754Government of Newfoundland $2, 1920Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Government of Newfoundland $2, 1920
NF-13d. PMG Fine 12. Renoug - Brownrigg, feature a beautiful mining scene and caribou. S/N:A171500.
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
755Bank of Acadia $4, 1872Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Acadia $4, 1872
CH 5-10-02. VF, nice bold signatures that are normally faded. Established in Liverpool, NS, it's known to be the short...
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold for 3,900.00
755ABarclays, 1935 ProofGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Barclays, 1935 Proof
CH 30-12-06P. Front & back full colour proof notes. Both Unc. 2 Pcs.
Estimate : 700.00 - 800.00
Sold for 450.00
756Canadian Bank of Commerce $5, 1879Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Canadian Bank of Commerce $5, 1879
CH 75-12-02. Fine, some stains and edge nicks. Rectangular frame around portrait of Hon. William McMaster. Scarce
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold for 8,400.00
758Canadian Bank of Commerce $5, 1907Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Canadian Bank of Commerce $5, 1907
CH 75-14-10. Pressed Fine+ with a very small tear at top. Reclining woman vignette at left with company seal at r
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
759Canadian Bank of Commerce $20, 1912Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Canadian Bank of Commerce $20, 1912
CH 75-14-42. Pressed F/VF. Another trophy note. S/N:242065/A.
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 1,110.00
762SERIAL #1 - Canadian Bank of Commerce $10, 1935Geoffrey Bell Auctions
SERIAL #1 - Canadian Bank of Commerce $10, 1935
CH 75-18-06. Pressed VF, nevertheless rarely seen serial #1. This should command spirited bidding on
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for 1,320.00
763Banque Canadienne Nationale $10, 1929Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Banque Canadienne Nationale $10, 1929
CH 85-12-04. VF, decent note that faces up well. S/N:909887/B.
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for 180.00
767City Bank Two Shillings and Six Pence, 1838Geoffrey Bell Auctions
City Bank Two Shillings and Six Pence, 1838
CH 115-10-02. Fine. Foxing, some egde tears as well as one internal tear and pin holes. Establish...
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 12,500.00
Sold for 9,500.00
768Commercial Bank Ten Shillings, 1837Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Commercial Bank Ten Shillings, 1837
CH 145-10-02-04. Known as a spurious bank. PMG Choice AU58. S/N:121/B. Trading on the name of The Commercial Ba
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold for 350.00
769Commercial Bank of New Brunswick Five Pounds, 1853Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Commercial Bank of New Brunswick Five Pounds, 1853
CH 180-14-12. Edge tears, $560 stencilled on back on an otherwise fine condition. Only 5 known. S
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold for 1,900.00
770Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $4 (One Pound), 1867Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $4 (One Pound), 1867
CH 185-12-02. Pressed F+, faces up nicely, very attractive. Cooke - Brown signatures. Only 8 no
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold for 3,480.00
770ADominion Bank of Canada $10, 1910Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Dominion Bank of Canada $10, 1910
CH 220-18-05. Lightly pressed VF. Faces up well, superb large seated Britannia vignette. S/N: 558579/D.
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,800.00
Sold for 900.00
771Dominion Bank of Canada $20, 1909Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Dominion Bank of Canada $20, 1909
CH 220-20-06. Three small edge tears, otherwise a decent fine. $20's are rarely offered. S/N:154316/B.
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for 750.00
772Farmers Bank of Rustico $5, 1872Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Farmers Bank of Rustico $5, 1872
CH 290-12-06. G, a large vertical piece missing on right side. Very rare with only 6 known, one of these is in an i
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 960.00
773Imperial Bank of Canada $10, 1907Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Imperial Bank of Canada $10, 1907
CH 375-12-09. Recorded as a VG but faces up like a fine. Only 2 on the registry, one is in an institutional collec
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold for 4,600.00
774Imperial Bank of Canada $20, 1915Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Imperial Bank of Canada $20, 1915
CH 375-16-16. Fine. Featuring a horse drawn mower and farmer. This is a rare date with only 10 notes in private ha
Start Price : 1,700.00 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
775Imperial Bank of Canada $100, 1917Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Imperial Bank of Canada $100, 1917
CH 375-16-24C. AU. One of the most recognized and common counterfeit chartered bank notes. S/N:43910/A.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for 72.00
776Imperial Bank of Canada $100, 1917Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Imperial Bank of Canada $100, 1917
CH 375-16-24C. AU. In case you missed the last note. S/N:20520/A.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for 108.00
777Imperial Bank of Canada $10, 1933Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Imperial Bank of Canada $10, 1933
CH 375-20-04. Fresh EF with lots of original embossing and colour. S/N:E064271/D.
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
778Imperial Bank of Canada $10, 1939Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Imperial Bank of Canada $10, 1939
CH 375-22-06. Pressed VF+. S/N:011399/B.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 120.00
779International Bank of Canada $2, 1858Geoffrey Bell Auctions
International Bank of Canada $2, 1858
CH 380-10-10-12a. Small hole at left, otherwise never circulated (AU net). S/N:16637/A.
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for 180.00
780International Bank of Canada $5, 1858Geoffrey Bell Auctions
International Bank of Canada $5, 1858
CH 380-10-08-16. Uncirculated, the best condition seen in recent memory. One signature, brown protectors. Ca
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for 1,320.00
781International Bank of Canada $20, 1859Geoffrey Bell Auctions
International Bank of Canada $20, 1859
CH 380-12-04. PMG F12, small split at left center. Large beautiful paddlewheel steam ship center vignette. S/
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
782UNIQUE TROPHY NOTE - Banque Jacques Cartier $10, 1886Geoffrey Bell Auctions
UNIQUE TROPHY NOTE - Banque Jacques Cartier $10, 1886
CH 390-14-08. PMG Fine 12 NET, Annotation, Foreign substance. St. Simon overprinted twice. Rar
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold for 9,900.00
783GBA Recommendation - Bank of London $5, 1883Geoffrey Bell Auctions
GBA Recommendation - Bank of London $5, 1883
CH 405-10-02. Pressed fine with a couple small pieces missing on borders. This is one of the rarest no
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold for 3,700.00
784Merchants Bank of Canada $5, 1916Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Merchants Bank of Canada $5, 1916
CH 460-18-02. Nice F+, superb steamship center vignette. Difficult note to obtain with only 24 recorded on the CPM
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for 575.00
785Molsons Bank $5, 1905Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Molsons Bank $5, 1905
CH 490-28-04. Fine, pressed. Three tears on left margin. S/N:407327/C
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,650.00
Sold for 1,080.00
786Molsons Bank $5, 1908Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Molsons Bank $5, 1908
CH 490-30-02. Fine, foxing on borders. S/N:139234/C. Ex:WD Allan 1973 Lot #63, Ex:King 2010 RCNA Lot #1256.
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,100.00
Sold for 720.00
787Molsons Bank $5, 1912Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Molsons Bank $5, 1912
CH 490-32-02. VF/EF Condition. Crisp and bright, lightly pressed. S/N:147952/C.
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,750.00
Sold for 2,880.00
788RARE OPPORTUNITY - Molsons Bank $50, 1914Geoffrey Bell Auctions
RARE OPPORTUNITY - Molsons Bank $50, 1914
CH 490-34-02. F/VF. Pressed, top has small edge tears. Crayon marks on front that seemingly has little rev
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold for 18,600.00
789Bank of Montreal $10, 1904Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Montreal $10, 1904
CH 505-48-04. Fine, little dirty and a few little edge tears. Difficult to obtain, thus the strong catalogue price. S/N:3
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold for 250.00
790Bank of Montreal $5, 1914Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Montreal $5, 1914
CH 505-54-02. Nice fresh VF with great colour and paper quality. S/N:890427/B.
Estimate : 300.00 - 325.00
Sold for 300.00
791Bank of Montreal $10, 1914Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Montreal $10, 1914
CH 505-54-06. Strong EF with great colour and paper quality. S/N:089713/A.
Estimate : 700.00 - 750.00
Sold for 1,680.00
792Bank of Montreal $20, 1914Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Montreal $20, 1914
CH 505-54-10. VF, manuscript signature. S/N:037967/D.
Estimate : 450.00 - 500.00
Sold for 475.00
793Bank of Montreal $5, 1923Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Montreal $5, 1923
CH 505-56-02. EF, staining and light ruffling at top. S/N:2817040/D.
Estimate : 350.00 - 400.00
Sold for 210.00
794Bank of Montreal $5, 1923Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Montreal $5, 1923
CH 505-56-02. VF. S/N:3282422/B.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 84.00
795Bank of Montreal $10, 1923Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Montreal $10, 1923
CH 505-56-04. VF+ with superb paper quality. S/N:1076795/B.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 180.00