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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.
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Toronto Coin Expo at the
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789 Yonge Street, Toronto
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845St. Lawrence Bank and Lumber Company $1, 1837Geoffrey Bell Auctions
St. Lawrence Bank and Lumber Company $1, 1837
CH 665-10-02. Fresh AU, a relatively common piece seen in this grade, attractive nonetheless. T...
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold for 144.00
846St. Lawrence Bank and Lumber Company $2, 1837Geoffrey Bell Auctions
St. Lawrence Bank and Lumber Company $2, 1837
CH 665-10-04. Unc. Perfect match for the above piece, in better condition. S/N:3874/A.
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for 228.00
847St. Stephens Bank $1, 1873Geoffrey Bell Auctions
St. Stephens Bank $1, 1873
CH 675-20-04-02. VG, few edge nicks. Only 8 on the registry. S/N:8919/A.
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,200.00
Sold for 1,400.00
848St. Stephens Bank $1, 1886Geoffrey Bell Auctions
St. Stephens Bank $1, 1886
CH 675-20-04-06. G/VG, edge nicks and pin holes, only 8 on the registry. S/N:38029/A.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for 840.00
849Sterling Bank of Canada $20, 1906Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Sterling Bank of Canada $20, 1906
CH 700-10-06. PCGS Good 6. Damaged with a significant portion of the right border missing in action. This has only
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for 3,150.00
850Summerside Bank $1, 1884Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Summerside Bank $1, 1884
CH 705-14-02. Green back variety. VG with stains at bottom. There are only 4 on the 3rd ed registry, one institution...
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold for 5,640.00
851ONLY NOTE KNOWN - Bank of Toronto $5, 1911Geoffrey Bell Auctions
ONLY NOTE KNOWN - Bank of Toronto $5, 1911
CH 715-22-08. Scarce, this is the only note on the registry. Recorded as a VG in Charlton, but is more li
Start Price : 7,500.00 | Estimate : 15,000.00 - 17,500.00
852Bank of Toronto $10, 1912Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Toronto $10, 1912
CH 715-22-32. Another rarity from this popular bank. 6 available to the public, this ranks amoungst the best, solid VF-EF
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold for 3,120.00
853Bank of Toronto $10, 1929Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Toronto $10, 1929
CH 715-22-44. VF, some staining on the bottom. S/N:1313742/D.
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 210.00
854Union Bank of Canada $10, 1912Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Union Bank of Canada $10, 1912
CH 730-16-08. Strong Fine. Famous Cowboy note. S/N:120205/C.
Start Price : 650.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,100.00
855Union Bank of Halifax $5, 1886Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Union Bank of Halifax $5, 1886
CH 735-14-06. Presentable VG with a few edge tears at top and a touch of red staining. Rarely offered bank, only 5 ex
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold for 4,800.00
856Union Bank of Newfoundland $2, 1882Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Union Bank of Newfoundland $2, 1882
CH 750-16-02. PMG VG8, net - there is a tape repair at top right corner, presentable all the same. S/N:67158/B.
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for 350.00
857Union Bank of Newfoundland $5, 1889Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Union Bank of Newfoundland $5, 1889
CH 750-16-04. VG-Fine with a major tear and glue residue at right. Punched with a y at bottom center. Thi...
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 1,400.00
858Bank of Upper Canada $1, 1859 - AlteredGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Upper Canada $1, 1859 - Altered
CH 770-24-02. Fine, stain at bottom right corner. Altered from Bank of Western Canada. The more we study t
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for 1,440.00
859Bank of Western Canada $4, 1859Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Western Canada $4, 1859
CH 795-10-12. AU, bright exceptional paper quality, one gentle center fold. S/N:342/B.
Estimate : 800.00 - 900.00
Sold for 480.00
860Lot of 3 Canadian Chartered Bank NotesGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of 3 Canadian Chartered Bank Notes
Includes: 1913 Royal Bank of Canada $5, VF, stain. 1935 Royal Bank of Canada $5, F+. 1935 Canadian Bank of Co
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for 216.00
861Lot of 3 Canadian Chartered Bank NotesGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of 3 Canadian Chartered Bank Notes
Includes: 1918 Bank of Nova Scotia $5, VG, off center. 1938 Bank of Montreal $5, Fine. 1938 Bank of Montreal
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 220.00
863Dominion of Canada Twenty Five Cents LotGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Dominion of Canada Twenty Five Cents Lot
Lot of 39 pieces, includes all years (1870, 1900, 1923) conditions range from Good - Fine. 39 Pcs.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for 300.00
863ADominion of Canada $2, 1870Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Dominion of Canada $2, 1870
DC-3b. Nice fine, trimmed close to borders. Payable at Toronto. Featuring General Wolfe/Indian chief watching train belo
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold for 6,300.00
864Dominion of Canada $1, 1878Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Dominion of Canada $1, 1878
DC-8e. PMG Very Fine 25. Featuring Countess of Dufferin – Various/Harington. S/N:642236/A.
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 1,200.00
865Dominion of Canada $2, 1887Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Dominion of Canada $2, 1887
DC-11. PMG Fine 12. Featuring the Marchioness and Marquis of Lansdowne – Various/Courtney. S/N 686473/A.
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,750.00
Sold for 1,560.00
866Dominion of Canada $2, 1897Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Dominion of Canada $2, 1897
DC-14c. PMG Very Fine 25. Featuring Edward, Prince of Wales/Men in a fishing dory – Various/Boville. S/N:273879/B. Surpr
Start Price : 1,200.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
866ADominion of Canada $2, 1897Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Dominion of Canada $2, 1897
DC-14c. PMG VF25. Boville signature, brown back. Edward Prince of Wales with fishing dory. S/N: 467088/A.
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 960.00
867Dominion of Canada $4, 1902Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Dominion of Canada $4, 1902
DC-17b. Solid VF, pressed. Ships in the locks featured on this type note. S/N:166409/D.
Start Price : 1,800.00 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
868Dominion of Canada $4, 1902Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Dominion of Canada $4, 1902
DC-17b. PMG Choice Fine 15. S/N:399054/D.
Start Price : 1,200.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
868ADominion of Canada $5, 1912Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Dominion of Canada $5, 1912
DC-21c. PMG Choice F15, split. Famous train vignette rolling through the Wentworth valley in Nova Scotia. S/N: B443802/B
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,350.00
868BDominion of Canada $2, 1914Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Dominion of Canada $2, 1914
DC-22a-i. Fresh VF, these normally look ragged, a pleasure to see quality. S/N: 984123-J.
Estimate : 600.00 - 650.00
Sold for 450.00
869Dominion of Canada $1, 1923Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Dominion of Canada $1, 1923
DC-25e. PMG Choice about new 58PPQ. S/N:N-899667/A. Group N-1.
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for 600.00
870Dominion of Canada $1, 1923Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Dominion of Canada $1, 1923
DC-25j. Extremely Fine 45. S/N:C4218774/B. Group 2.
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
871Dominion of Canada $1, 1923Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Dominion of Canada $1, 1923
DC-25j. Pressed EF. S/N:C5636879/C. Group 2.
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 285.00
872Dominion of Canada $1, 1923Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Dominion of Canada $1, 1923
DC-25o. PCGS Choice About New 58 PPQ. S/N:E8588826/B. Group 4.
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
873Dominion of Canada $1, 1923 - Lot of 2Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Dominion of Canada $1, 1923 - Lot of 2
Includes: DC-25n, VG. DC-25o, pressed EF. 2 Pcs.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 75.00
873ADominion of Canada $2, 1923Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Dominion of Canada $2, 1923
DC-26j. Pressed EF. Center Vignette show Prince of Wales in uniform. S/N: U-262544/B. Group 3.
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for 360.00
874Dominion of Canada $2, 1923Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Dominion of Canada $2, 1923
DC-26L. BCS Unc. 60 Superb centered note with the large vignette of Prince of Wales. S/N:X-691850/A, group 4.
Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
875Bank of Canada $2, 1935 - FrenchGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Canada $2, 1935 - French
BC-4. Nice original VF. S/N:F008727/A.
Estimate : 975.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for 1,170.00
876Bank of Canada $5, 1935Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Canada $5, 1935
BC-5. Original VF. S/N:A065630/A.
Estimate : 400.00 - 425.00
Sold for 276.00
877Bank of Canada $5, 1935 - FrenchGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Canada $5, 1935 - French
BC-6. CCCS VF-20. S/N:F540866.
Estimate : 800.00 - 850.00
Sold for 480.00
877ABank of Canada $10, 1935Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Canada $10, 1935
BC-7. PMG AU50. Rarely seen above VF, good value. S/N: A840394/B.
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 1,800.00 - 1,900.00
877BBank of Canada $20, 1935Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Canada $20, 1935
BC-9b. PMG EF40. Featuring Princess Elizabeth, many agree it's Canada's most desired note. S/N:A245006/C.
Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,000.00
878Bank of Canada $25, 1935 - FrenchGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Canada $25, 1935 - French
BC-12. PCGS VF20. King George and Queen Mary center vignette. S/N:F002325.
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold for 6,300.00
879Bank of Canada $2, 1937Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Canada $2, 1937
BC-22c. PMG Choice Unc. 63 EPQ. Changeover S/N:L/R 1701466.
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 300.00
880Bank of Canada $10, 1937Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Canada $10, 1937
BC-24a. VF+, minor staining. Osborne signature notes are difficult in better conditions. S/N:A/D0155092.
Start Price : 340.00 | Estimate : 340.00 - 400.00
881Bank of Canada $20, 1937Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Canada $20, 1937
BC-25c. CCCS Unc. 64. S/N:K/E 2760662.
Estimate : 300.00 - 375.00
Sold for 210.00
882Bank of Canada $50, 1937Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Canada $50, 1937
BC-26b. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64. Allegorical female on the back. It was engraved by Robert Savage and based on a paintin
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for 630.00
883Lot of 2 Consecutive Bank of Canada $50, 1937Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of 2 Consecutive Bank of Canada $50, 1937
BC-26b. Nice original AU's but off-center. S/N:B/H3827046-B/H3827047. 2 Pcs.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for 930.00
884Bank of Canada $100, 1937Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Canada $100, 1937
BC-27a. PMG Choice Fine 15. Scarce Osborne/Towers Signatures. A highly underrated note. S/N:A/J0068212.
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for 810.00
885Bank of Canada, 1937 LotGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Canada, 1937 Lot
Lot includes $88 face value, should be viewed, no return.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 120.00
886Bank of Canada, 1937 LotGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Canada, 1937 Lot
Lot includes 2 sets of notes from $1-$10. 8 Pcs.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 144.00
887Bank of Canada $1, 1954 Devil's FaceGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Canada $1, 1954 Devil's Face
BC-29b. PMG Choice Unc. 64 EPQ. S/N:L/A2656944.
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for 84.00