Auction Details
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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901Sicily, Syracuse. 480-475 BC. AR TetradrachmGeoffrey Bell Auctions
(26mm, 17.24g) Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer, Nike flying r. above. Rev: Hd. of Arethusa r., four dolphins around. SNG ANS 64; HGC 2, 1306; V
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,600.00
Sold for 1,100.00
902Sicily, Syracuse. 415-405 BC. AR TetradrachmGeoffrey Bell Auctions
(27mm, 17.24g). Charioteer driving fast quadriga l., Nike flying r. above, crowning charioteer, in exergue, fish l., chased by dolphin. Rev: Hd. of Ar
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for 1,250.00
903Sicily, Entella. 320-300 BC. AR TetradrachmGeoffrey Bell Auctions
(23mm, 16.72g) Punic Issue. Wreathed hd. of Tanit l., three dolphins around. Rev: Hd. of horse l., palm tree to r., Punic M below. HGC 2, 289; aVF
Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold for 825.00
904Sicily, Syracuse. Hieron II. 275-215 BCGeoffrey Bell Auctions
(26mm, 17.12g) Diademed bust of Hieron II left. Rev: Cavalery horseman riding r., holding long spear. S.1221; VF, some heavy pitting
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for 48.00
905Argolis, Argos. 330-270 BC. AR TriobolGeoffrey Bell Auctions
(14mm, 2.59g) Forepart of a crouching wolf l. Rev: Large A with crescent below, flanked above by N I. S.2795; VF, toned
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 90.00
908Attica, Athens. 454-404 BC. AR DrachmGeoffrey Bell Auctions
(16mm, 4.15g) Helmeted hd. of Athena r. Rev: Owl stg. r., head facing, olive sprig and ATE in fields. S.2527; gVF
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for 300.00
909Thessaly, Larissa. 440-400 BC. AR DrachmGeoffrey Bell Auctions
(19mm, 6.41g) Youth l. holding the horns of a bull charging l. Rev: Horse running r., with name of city in 2 lines. S.2111. gVF, bull's head not...
Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold for 375.00
910Thessaly, Larissa. 380-265 BC. AR DrachmGeoffrey Bell Auctions
(19mm, 6.22g) Head of the nymph Larissa facing slightly l. Rev: Horse grazing l. with ????S??O? in two lines. S.2120; gVF
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for 300.00
911Thessaly, Pharsalos. 424-405 BC. AR DrachmGeoffrey Bell Auctions
(18mm, 5.44g) Hd. of Athena r., wearing helmet decorated with Skylla. Rev: Horseman riding r., wearing petasos, holding mace. S.2191var; aVF
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 96.00
912Eastern Celtics. 3rd Century BC. AR TetradrachmGeoffrey Bell Auctions
(25mm, 14.12g) Imitation type of Philip II of Macedonian; Hd. of Zeus l. Rev: Youth riding a horse l., with a few crude Greek letters in fields. S.203
Estimate : 300.00 - 375.00
Sold for 220.00
913Macedonia, Eion. 500-437 BC. AR DiobolGeoffrey Bell Auctions
( 9mm, 1.09g) Goose. Rev. Incuse SNG.ANS 271 aVF. PHILIP II 359-336 BC AE 20mm. Hd. of Apollo Rev. Youth on horseback S.6696 aEF. 2 Pcs.
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for 140.00
915Moesia, Istros. 400-350 BC. AR DrachmGeoffrey Bell Auctions
(18mm, 5.05g) Two male heads, side by side with one inverted. Rev: Sea-eagle stg. l. on dolphin, with F? monogram below. S.1669 var; gVF/aEF, some fla
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold for 130.00
917Ionia, Ephesos. 390-325 BC. AR DiobolGeoffrey Bell Auctions
(9 mm, 1.04 g) Bee with straight wings. Rev: Confronting stag heads with ?F between. S.4375; VF, toned
Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold for 108.00
918Mysia, Kyzikos. 450-400 BC.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Forepart of boar left. Rev: Head of lion left, retrograde K to upper left, all within incuse square; AR Obol (10mm, 0.78g) S.3848. VF, some porosity;
Estimate : 160.00 - 180.00
Sold for 90.00
919Caria, Knidos. 390-330 BC. AR DiobolGeoffrey Bell Auctions
(12mm, 1.25g) Head of Aphrodite right. Rev: Bull's head facing. S.4845 var.; VF, obverse off struck
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold for 60.00
920Dynasts of Lycia. 480-400 BC. AR StaterGeoffrey Bell Auctions
(22mm, 9.85g) Pegasus flying left on raised button. Rev: Triskeles within circular incuse. Falghera 73 var.; VF
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 375.00
921Pamphylia, Aspendos. 380-330 BC. AR StaterGeoffrey Bell Auctions
(23mm, 10.76g) Two wrestlers grappling; ? between. Rev: Slinger in throwing stance right, triskeles to right. S.5396; aVF
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for 200.00