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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1470Canadian Bank of Commerce $10, 1917Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 75-16-04-12a. PCGS AU53. S/N:A400151/C.
This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for 525.00
1471ACanadian Bank of Commerce $5, 1917Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 75-19-02-02. Pressed F/VF. Green & Red Seal with classic large centre vignette. Only 12 on the registry. S/N: 642609/D.
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
1472Banque Canadienne Nationale $5, 1929Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 85-12-02. PCGS Very Fine 35. S/N:634275/B.
This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for 252.00
1474Bank of Clifton $2, 1861Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 125-12-12. O/P SASSENBERG & Co, BUENOS AYRES in Oval Blue on back, PCGS About New 50 PPQ. S/N:1956/A.
This is part of The Covered Brid...
Estimate : 200.00 - 210.00
Sold for 150.00
1475Lot of Three Colonial Bank of Canada Banknotes, 1859Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 130-10-02-02. S/N not legible. CH 130-10-02-12. S/N:1311/A. CH 130-10-04-02. S/N:952/D. All notes are VF, but repaired (evident on back.) 3 Pcs.
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 330.00
1476Colonial Bank of Canada $4, 1859Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 130-10-04-08, AU with 2 hinge marks on the back. S/N:677/A.
This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 390.00
1478Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $2, 1888Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 185-18-04, Good, orange tint. S/N:01907/B.
This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Estimate : 250.00 - 325.00
Sold for 204.00
1479Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $5, 1888Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 185-18-06, VG with lots of foxing on edges. S/N:16312/B.
This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Estimate : 600.00 - 750.00
Sold for 480.00
1480Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $10, 1888Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 185-18-08, decent fine with a bit of writing on back, crayon on front and rust stains. Stamped paid in purple, 23 notes are on the census. S/N:4900
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for 1,300.00
1481The Consolidated Bank of Canada, $5, 1876 - " B B " OverprintGeoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 205-10-04a, with overprint, in Blue, “B B”, F-VF, as such, one of the finest in private hands. A few pinholes and a small red ink mark on back. Acc
Start Price : 2,500.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
1482Dominion Bank $50, 1925Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 220-22-08. PMG Choice Fine 15. Rust is noted. S/N:48058/A.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for 625.00
1483Dominion Bank $20, 1931Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 220-24-10. PMG VF30. Attractive purple and orange tint with map of Canada on back. S/N:06115/B.
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 960.00
1484The Exchange Bank of Toronto, $5, 1855Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 255-10-06, G-VG. An interesting note in that it is hand signed, E.J. Kirby and J. Marshall, countersigned, vertically, at left, E. Fitzpatrick. S/N
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for 108.00
1486Gore Bank of Hamilton $20, 18__ RemainderGeoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 325-10-04R. PMG Uncirculated 62. Previously Mounted. This is a spurious bank and issued notes are not known to exist.
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold for 360.00
1487Bank of Hamilton $5, 1892 SpecimenGeoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 345-16-02s. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64, hole punched and overprinted with SPECIMEN. Previously mounted. S/N:No serial numbers/D.
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for 575.00
1488Bank of Hamilton $10, 1892 SpecimenGeoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 345-16-04s. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64, hole punched and overprinted with SPECIMEN, WESTERN BANK NOTE CO. S/N:No serial numbers/C.
Estimate : 800.00 - 900.00
Sold for 675.00