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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311Lot of Eight Six Deniers "Dardennes"Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Dup. 1593, Gad. 85, KM 400. 1710-N, 1711-H, 1711-N (2), 1711-&, 1712-N, 1712-&, uncertain (1). Six in VG-F range, two a bit lesser. 8 Pcs...
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for 70.00
312Scarce 1654-A Crowned "L" Liard.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Dup. 1587, Gad. 79, KM 191.1. The scarce first type of the Liard denomination, quigkly replaced in 1655 with the more familiar textual reverse. A cle
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for 330.00
313Double-obverse 1655 Liard.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Struck from a pair of obverse dies, coin axis. 4.76 grams. Fine.
This is a part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 252.00
314Double-obverse 1657 Liard.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
As the preceding lot, 3.40 grams. About VF, but some roughness.
This is a part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 300.00
315Five better Liards.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1655-B, 1656-D, 1657-A, 1658-I, 1698-I. All aVF-VF. 5 Pcs.
This is a part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for 132.00
316Two Liards: 1693-&, 1695-XGeoffrey Bell Auctions
1693-& (Aix) VF, signs of double striking; 1695-X (Amiens) clean VF. 2 Pcs.
This is a part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for 84.00
317Liard 1713-W (Lille).Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Dup. 1590, Gad. 82, KM 407. A short-lived fourth type from the end of Louis XIV's reign, minted solely at Lille. VF+, strike uneven.
This ...
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for 60.00
318Three Liards: 1707-W, 1714-W (2).Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1707-W, about fine, deteriorated rev. die; 1714-W, one VG+, the other G+ with striking crack. Later issues of the Lille mint. 3 Pcs.
This is a par
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
319Group of 33 Liards, 1655-1658.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
A mix of dates and mints, all of the second type (Dup. 1588, Gad. 80, KM 192). Mostly VG-F, some a bit better but with issues. 33 Pcs.
This is a p
Estimate : 350.00 - 400.00
Sold for 210.00
320Group of 12 Liards, 1693-1699.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
A mix of dates and mints, all of the third type (Dup. 1589, Gad. 81, KM 284). Mostly VG-F, some a bit better but with issues. 12 Pcs.
This is a pa
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00