Toronto Coin Expo Fall Sale 2017

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We are proud and excited to conduct our auction in conjunction with the 2017 Fall Toronto Coin Expo. This sale features Part II of the Covered Bridge Collection, with fresh rarities that are coming out of storage for the first time in numerous years. Trophy notes from many chartered banks, complimented by a choice French series $50, 1935 will garner a frenzy of bidding.
The fur trade industry and the Hudson’s Bay Company have been a most important part of Canada’s history. In celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday, a major piece of Canada’s history is being offered with a large collection Hudson’s Bay and other fur related tokens. Other selections from numerous consignors round out another outstanding auction including a nice West Coast vari- ety collection, a rarely offered selection of named Governor General medals and finally the second-to-last offering of the Richard Cooper Collection. Much anticipation surrounds these collections as individuals are planning on attending the sale from all over North America in hopes of an opportunity in obtaining a piece of this historic event. We feel privileged to be given the opportunity to be entrusted with such treasures and thank our contributors who have placed their faith in us.



Buyer’s Premiums will be added on all items as per the Terms & Conditions of the sale. Invoices will be emailed out after The Toronto Coin Expo.
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Countermark of 1640, on Henri IV Douzains.271 - Countermark of 1640, on Henri IV Douzains.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Host coins of Dup. 1247 (3), Dup. 1254. Fine undertypes. Henri IV is the most common undertype, but all four are above average for the issue. 4 Pcs
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Countermark of 1640, on Henri IV Douzains de Navarre.272 - Countermark of 1640, on Henri IV Douzains de Navarre.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
All hosts are Dup. 1260, all appear dated 1590. VG-F undertypes, all clearly legible. 3 Pcs. This is a part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
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Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Countermark of 1640, on Henri IV Douzains du Dauphine.273 - Countermark of 1640, on Henri IV Douzains du Dauphine.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
All hosts are Dup. 1257. VG-F undertypes, all clearly legible. 5 Pcs. This is a part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
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Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
 
 
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Countermark of 1640, on Henri IV Douzains.274 - Countermark of 1640, on Henri IV Douzains.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
All costs are Dup. 1247. Attributable, but lesser pieces. 8 Pcs. This is a part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Countermark of 1640, on Papal (Avignon) Douzains.275 - Countermark of 1640, on Papal (Avignon) Douzains.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
A pair with hosts of Papal douzains of Avignon. Undertypes not attributed further. Both VG+. 2 Pcs. This is a part of the Richard Cooper Collecti
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Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Countermark of 1640, on Spanish Netherlands host coin.276 - Countermark of 1640, on Spanish Netherlands host coin.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
An unusual class of undertype. Host coin not definitively attributed. VG, a bit of corrosion, but uncommon. This is a part of the Richard Cooper C
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Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
 
 
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Countermark of 1640, re-used on Sols de 15 Deniers.277 - Countermark of 1640, re-used on Sols de 15 Deniers.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
A group of 9 specimens struck 1692-1705, reusing old billon coins. All of these pieces show remnants of the 1640 countermark, showing the re-use and
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Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Countermark of 1640.  Group of 21.278 - Countermark of 1640. Group of 21.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Low-grade, damaged and unattributed pieces that show the 1640 countermark. Some undertypes likely with some careful study. 21 Pcs. This is a part
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Estimate : 220.00 - 260.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Quinzain of Dombes, 1644.279 - Quinzain of Dombes, 1644.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
The type of this regional issue imitated the elusive and short-lived regal quinzains (15 deniers) of 1641 that followed the countermarking of 1640 (i.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (240.00 + 48.00BP) = 288.00
 
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Group of four Quinzains.280 - Group of four Quinzains.
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1693-H, 1693-N, 1695-D, 1697-"Pau" (Bearn). The First three (all Dup. 1581, Gad. 91, KM. 285) VF+/aEF. The last (Dup. 1582, Gad. 94, KM....
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Estimate : 220.00 - 260.00
Sold for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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