Toronto Coin Expo Fall Sale 2017

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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Sous-Marque.  1747-H.361 - Sous-Marque. 1747-H.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
La Rochelle Mint. Vlack 107. R-6. VF. Ex: Vlack Sale, lot 1074. This is a part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold for (190.00 + 38.00BP) = 228.00
 
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Sous-Marque.  1747-W.362 - Sous-Marque. 1747-W.
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Lille Mint. Vlack 208. R-6. Fine, a little softly struck. Ex: Vlack Sale, lot 1075. This is a part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Sous-Marque.  1749/8-A.363 - Sous-Marque. 1749/8-A.
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Paris Mint, 2nd Semester. Vlack 29b. R-7. aVF, reverse scratches. The Vlack plate coin. Ex: Vlack Sale, lot 1078. This is a part of the Richard
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Sous-Marque.  1749-H.364 - Sous-Marque. 1749-H.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
La Rochelle Mint. Vlack 109. R-7. aVF, light planchet flaws. Ex: Vlack Sale, lot 1079. This is a part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 220.00 - 260.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Sous-Marque.  1750-W365 - Sous-Marque. 1750-W
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Lille Mint. Vlack 211. R-8. aF, date weak. Ex: Vlack Sale, lot 1079. This is a part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Sous-Marques. 1757/6-A and 1758-A.366 - Sous-Marques. 1757/6-A and 1758-A.
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Both Paris Mint. The first, 2nd semester, Vlack 38d, R-6, about Fine, ex: Vlack Sale, Lot 1086. The second, 1st Semester, Vlack 39, R-5, VF, Ex: Vla
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold for (220.00 + 44.00BP) = 264.00
 
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Sous-Marque.  1758/7-A.367 - Sous-Marque. 1758/7-A.
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Paris Mint, 1st Semester. Vlack 42b. R-6. Fine. Ex: Vlack Sale, lot 1088. This is a part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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Sous-Marque.  1760/58/4-A368 - Sous-Marque. 1760/58/4-A
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Paris Mint, 2nd Semester. Vlack 44b. R-6. aVF. The Vlack plate coin. Ex: Vlack Sale, lot 1089. This is a part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Br. 506.  9 Deniers, 1721-H. (La Rochelle).369 - Br. 506. 9 Deniers, 1721-H. (La Rochelle).
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VF+, clean surfaces but uneven strike. This is a part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Br. 506.  9 Deniers, 1721-H and 1722/1-H. (La Rochelle).370 - Br. 506. 9 Deniers, 1721-H and 1722/1-H. (La Rochelle).
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
The first F and porous surfaces. The second VG+, cleaned. This is a part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 280.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Br. 506.  9 Deniers, 1722-H, a pair. (La Rochelle).371 - Br. 506. 9 Deniers, 1722-H, a pair. (La Rochelle).
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
One VG+, the other VG, both rough. This is a part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Br. 508. Sous-Marque. 1754-A.372 - Br. 508. Sous-Marque. 1754-A.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Paris Mint. Vlack 34c (no stop after VX). R-8. aEF. This is a part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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Br. 508. Sous-Marque. 1762-BB.373 - Br. 508. Sous-Marque. 1762-BB.
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Strasbourg Mint. Vlack 275. R-8. EF+, possibly better as struck from deteriorated dies. An uncommon date for this mint, in high grade. This is a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (210.00 + 42.00BP) = 252.00
 
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Br. 508. Sous-Marques. A trio of scarce 1741 pieces.374 - Br. 508. Sous-Marques. A trio of scarce 1741 pieces.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1741-K (Bordeaux) Vlack 124, R-8, aVG, heavily porous; 1741-O (Riom), Vlack 156, R-8, aVG, weakly struck and mint mark barely legible; 1741-BB (Strasb
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Br. 508. Sous-Marques. Four scarcer types from the Paris Mint.375 - Br. 508. Sous-Marques. Four scarcer types from the Paris Mint.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1755[/4?]-A, appears overdated, but not a match for the plate of Vl. 35d, VF+; 1757-A, Vl. 41a, R-7, Fine+; 1761-A, Vl. 45a, R-6, Fine; 1763/62-A, Vl.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Br. 508. Sous-Marques.  A trio of 1764-A.376 - Br. 508. Sous-Marques. A trio of 1764-A.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
All Paris Mint, Vl. 48a (R-1), but all grade VF+ to EF. 3 Pcs. This is a part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Br. 508.  Five counterfeit Sous-Marques.377 - Br. 508. Five counterfeit Sous-Marques.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1755-A, Vl. 350, aVF; 1760-A, Vl. 354, rough VG; 1742-H, vl. 358, VF+; 1742-H, Vl. 358, F; 1742-H, Vl. 359, F+. 5 Pcs. This is a part of the Richar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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Br. 508.  Five counterfeit Sous-Marques.378 - Br. 508. Five counterfeit Sous-Marques.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1755-A, Vl. 350, F+; 1742-H, Vl. 358, VF, multiple punch marks; 1742-H, Vl. 359, F+; 1752-BB, Vl. 369, F, weakly struck; 1751-BB, Vl. 370, F. 5 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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Br. 508. Ten Sous-Marques of the Paris Mint.379 - Br. 508. Ten Sous-Marques of the Paris Mint.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Comprising 1754-A (Vl. 34a), 1757-A (Vl. 37) x2, 1758/4-A (Vl. 42), 1759/8-A (Vl. 40), 1762-A (Vl. 46) x2, 1863-A (Vl. 47b), 1764-A (Vl. 48a), 1743-W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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Br. 508. Eight Sous-Marques  of the Strasbourg Mint.380 - Br. 508. Eight Sous-Marques of the Strasbourg Mint.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Comprising 1741-BB (possibly Vl. 252, but weak dates) x2, 1741/38-BB (Vl. 252a), 1741/39 (Vl. 252b), 1741-BB (Vl. 253), 1762-BB (Vl. 276 x1, 267a x2).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (255.00 + 51.00BP) = 306.00
 
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Br. 508 & 509.  Group of 14 Sous-Marques.381 - Br. 508 & 509. Group of 14 Sous-Marques.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Lower-grade, bent or corroded pieces. Of the Double Sol (Br. 508), comprises 1750-A, 1757-A, 1758-A, 1759-A, 1761-A, 1762-A, 1739-D, 1741-G (x2), 174
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Br. 510.  Jeton, Indian in lilies, with aligator, in copper.382 - Br. 510. Jeton, Indian in lilies, with aligator, in copper.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Wilson Obv. H, signed D.V. for Jean Duvivier. Gadoury 100. Copper original with plain edge. aVF. This is a part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Br. 510.  Jeton, Indian in lilies, with aligator, in copper.383 - Br. 510. Jeton, Indian in lilies, with aligator, in copper.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
As preceding, but Fine, stained at king's sleeve on obv. This is a part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Br. 510.  Jeton, silver restrike.384 - Br. 510. Jeton, silver restrike.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
An older restrike, obverse bust unsigned, reverse without aligator. Plain edge stamped "ARGENT". EF+, This is a part of the Richard C...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Br. 515.  Jeton, Argonauts, in copper.385 - Br. 515. Jeton, Argonauts, in copper.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Wilson Obv. J, signed FM in script for François Marteau. Gadoury 148; Ford Sale XIII, lots 478-480. Copper original, with plain edge. aEF, un...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (165.00 + 33.00BP) = 198.00
 
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Br. 515.  Jeton, Argonauts, in copper.386 - Br. 515. Jeton, Argonauts, in copper.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
As preceding lot, but VF+, retoning from old cleaning. This is a part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Br. 515.  Jeton, Argonauts, in copper.387 - Br. 515. Jeton, Argonauts, in copper.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
As predecing lot, but VF. This is a part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Br. 515.  Jeton, Argonauts, in copper.388 - Br. 515. Jeton, Argonauts, in copper.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
As predecing lot, but Fine. This is a part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Br. 515.  Jeton, Argonauts, in copper.389 - Br. 515. Jeton, Argonauts, in copper.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
As predecing lot, but Fine and probably once cleaned. This is a part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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1762 French Jeton.  Extraordinaire Des Geurres.390 - 1762 French Jeton. Extraordinaire Des Geurres.
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A French Jeton struck to mark the Preliminary Articles of Peace of Fontainbleau, part of the settlement of the Seven Years War between Britain and Fra
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Modern so-called restrikes of Jetons in silver.391 - Modern so-called restrikes of Jetons in silver.
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20th-century restrikes / imitations of the Canadian Jetons, in a burnished / antiqued finish. Comprising Br. 510, 511, 512 (2), 513, 514, 515, 519 (2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 220.00 - 260.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Modern so-called restrikes Jetons in bronze.392 - Modern so-called restrikes Jetons in bronze.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
20th-century restrikes / imitations of the Canadian Jetons, in a burnished / antiqued finish as the preceding lot. Comprising Br. 510, 511, 512, 513,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
 
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Modern so-called restrikes Jetons in bronze.393 - Modern so-called restrikes Jetons in bronze.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
20th-century restrikes / imitations of the Canadian Jetons, in a natural bronze finish that has toned nicely over time. Comprising Br. 510, 511, 512,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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Br. 527. 1844 Bank of Montreal halfpenny.394 - Br. 527. 1844 Bank of Montreal halfpenny.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Ch. PC-1B3. Iridescent overtones, heavy die crack through E of montreal, from rim to the ground. AU+. This is a part of the Richard Cooper Collect
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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A trio of Br. 719. Bank of Upper Canada pennies.395 - A trio of Br. 719. Bank of Upper Canada pennies.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
PC-6A1 (1850), PC-6B4 (1852), PC-6D (1857). All AU. 3 Pcs. This is a part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Br. 719.  1857 penny, struck from purportedly defaced dies.396 - Br. 719. 1857 penny, struck from purportedly defaced dies.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
This piece shows severe obverse markings and was previously sold at the Feb. 1993 Hoare/Torex sale (lot 1249) as being from defaced dies. Should be v
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Br. 719.  Brass cast copy of 1857 penny.397 - Br. 719. Brass cast copy of 1857 penny.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
An apparent brass counterfeit of a Bank of Upper Canada penny. 15.33 grams, Diameter 32.58-33.15 mm, thickness: 2.35-2.61 mm This is a part of the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Group of four altered pre-confederation pieces.398 - Group of four altered pre-confederation pieces.
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Br. 719 (1857) uniface, reverse planed off after striking; Br. 720 (1852), fields of obverse completely removed; Br. 720 (1854), obverse of a 1858-185
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Br. 719.  Group of 24.399 - Br. 719. Group of 24.
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Lot of 24 better-grade Bank of Upper Canada pennies, of dates 1850 (3), 1852 (9), 1854 (3) and 1857 (9). Mostly EF to AU. This is a part of the Ric
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (240.00) = 240.00
 
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Br. 719.  Group of 230.400 - Br. 719. Group of 230.
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A binder of Bank of Upper Canada pennies, of dates 1850 (39), 1852 (46), 1854 (55) and 1857 (90). Grades from VG to VF+. 230 Pcs. This is a part o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 550.00
Sold for (875.00) = 875.00
 
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Br. 720.  Clashed 1852 halfpenny.401 - Br. 720. Clashed 1852 halfpenny.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Ch. PC-6B1, struck from clashed dies. Unc. Ex: Faulkner. This is a part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 140.00
Sold for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Br. 720.  1854 halfpenny.402 - Br. 720. 1854 halfpenny.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Ch. PC-6C1. Unc. This is a part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Br. 720.  Group of 11.403 - Br. 720. Group of 11.
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Lot of 11 better-grade Bank of Upper Canada halfpennies, of dates 1850 (4), 1852 (2), 1854 (3), 1857 (2). Mosly EF-AU. 11 Pcs. This is a part of t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Br. 719-720,  Group of 100, attributed by previous owner by Courteau numbers.404 - Br. 719-720, Group of 100, attributed by previous owner by Courteau numbers.
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A lot of 100 Bank of Upper Canada halfpennies and pennies attributed by previous owner by Courteau numbers, with comments on many envelopoes as to die
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 220.00 - 260.00
Sold for (625.00 + 125.00BP) = 750.00
 
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Br. 720.  Group of 178.405 - Br. 720. Group of 178.
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A binder of Bank of Upper Canada halfpennies, of dates 1850 (41), 1852 (42), 1854 (55) and 1857 (40). Grades from VG to VF+. 178 Pcs. This is a pa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 400.00
Sold for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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A pair of ICCS-graded pieces.406 - A pair of ICCS-graded pieces.
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Br. 858, [Ch. NC-1b1) 1822 1/4 Dollar, First 2 over 2, ICCS VF-20 (Cert. No. XL-592); 1908 Canada cent, ICCS MS-63 red and brown (Cert. No. QT 490), t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Br. 914. McDermott token.407 - Br. 914. McDermott token.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Ch. NB-3. The last of Cooper's McDermott cards. A glossy light brown AU+, with some field marks. This is a part of the Richard Cooper Colle...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold for (3,500.00 + 700.00BP) = 4,200.00
 
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Flattened button token.408 - Flattened button token.
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A flattened livery button with the Lefroy crest and motto, akin to those used in pre-Confederation Montreal to compensate for the lack of coinage. VG
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Br 911.  A trio of 1854 pennies.409 - Br 911.  A trio of 1854 pennies.
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CH NB-2B1 (2), ; CH NS-2B2 with stained (cleaned?) reverse.  All about EF.  3 Pcs. This is a part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Br 917. Success to the Fisheries   Attractive chocolate colour.410 - Br 917. Success to the Fisheries   Attractive chocolate colour.
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CH PE-5B1. AU.  Reverse rim cud over "THE", and slight edge bruise. This is a part of the Richard Cooper Collection.
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
 
 
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