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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Macedonia, Eion. 500-437 BC. AR Diobol913Macedonia, Eion. 500-437 BC. AR Diobol
Geoffrey 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
Macedonia. Alexander III, The Great. 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm914Macedonia. Alexander III, The Great. 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
(26mm, 17.17g) Head of Alexander r. as Herakles. Rev: Zeus seated left, holding a sceptre and eagle. S.6719 var.; aVF
Estimate : 300.00 - 375.00
Sold for 325.00
Moesia, Istros. 400-350 BC. AR Drachm915Moesia, Istros. 400-350 BC. AR Drachm
Geoffrey 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
Ionia, Miletos. Late 6th Century BC. AR Obol - Hemihekte916Ionia, Miletos. Late 6th Century BC. AR Obol - Hemihekte
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
(8mm, 1.06g). Forepart of lion right, head turned left. Rev: Stellate pattern in incuse square. S.3532; aEF, nicely toned
Estimate : 160.00 - 180.00
Sold for 168.00
Ionia, Ephesos. 390-325 BC. AR Diobol917Ionia, Ephesos. 390-325 BC. AR Diobol
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(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
Mysia, Kyzikos. 450-400 BC.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
Caria, Knidos. 390-330 BC. AR Diobol919Caria, Knidos. 390-330 BC. AR Diobol
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(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
Dynasts of Lycia. 480-400 BC. AR Stater920Dynasts of Lycia. 480-400 BC. AR Stater
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(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
Pamphylia, Aspendos. 380-330 BC. AR Stater921Pamphylia, Aspendos. 380-330 BC. AR Stater
Geoffrey 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
Paphlagonia, Sinope. 490-425 BC. AR Drachm922Paphlagonia, Sinope. 490-425 BC. AR Drachm
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(17mm, 5.96g) Head of eagle l. (very crude style), dolphin below. Rev: Quadripartite incuse square. S.3688; gVF
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 110.00
Paphlagonia, Sinope. 410-350 BC. AR Drachm923Paphlagonia, Sinope. 410-350 BC. AR Drachm
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(19mm, 5.44g) Head of nymph left. Rev: Eagle standing left on dolphin, ATAM below. S.3693; aVF
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 90.00
Paphlagonia, Sinope. Late 2nd - Early 1st Century. AE 27mm924Paphlagonia, Sinope. Late 2nd - Early 1st Century. AE 27mm
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Helmeted hd. of Athena r. Rev: Perseus stg. facing, holding harpa and hd. of Medusa. S.3707; (19.83g) VF/gF, some verdigris; (19.96g) VF/gF. 2 Pcs.
Estimate : 150.00 - 180.00
Sold for 96.00
Asia Minor. 3rd-1st Century BC.925Asia Minor. 3rd-1st Century BC.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Aeolis, Kyme. AE 21mm (9.03g) Rev: Horse stepping right, one-handled vase to lower right. S.4192. gF; Pontos, Amisos. AE 20mm (7.26g) Rev: Sword in sh
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for 72.00
Phoenicia, Byblos. 350-333 BC. AR Dishekel926Phoenicia, Byblos. 350-333 BC. AR Dishekel
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(26mm, 13.35g) Three hoplites on galley left. with a hippocamp below. Rev: Lion attacking bull left. S.6011; VF/gVF, obverse off center
Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold for 220.00
Phoenicia, Tyre. 349-310 BC. AR Shekel927Phoenicia, Tyre. 349-310 BC. AR Shekel
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(21mm, 7.91g) Deity riding hippocamp r., dolphin r. below. Rev: Owl stg. r., hd. facing, crook and flail behind. S.5914 var.; VF, obverse off struck
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 110.00
Phoenicia, Arados. 350-332 BC. AR Stater928Phoenicia, Arados. 350-332 BC. AR Stater
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
(20mm, 9.95g) Laureate head of marine deity r. Rev: Galley with rowers sailing r. over waves, Phoencian letters above. S.5977; VF/aVF
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for 70.00
Persia, Achaemenid Empire. 485-420 BC. AR Siglos929Persia, Achaemenid Empire. 485-420 BC. AR Siglos
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
(16mm, 5.44g) Persian king running r. holding bow and spear. Rev: Incuse rectangular punch. S.4682. VF, better obv. with banker stamp
Estimate : 120.00 - 140.00
Sold for 100.00
Persia, Achaemenid Empire. 485-330 BC. AR Siglos930Persia, Achaemenid Empire. 485-330 BC. AR Siglos
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Persian king running r. Rev: Incuse rectangular punch - (5.57g) S.4682. VF, with banker marks; (5.44g) S.4683; gF, with banker stamp. 2 Pcs.
Estimate : 120.00 - 140.00
Sold for 80.00
Ptolemaic Egypt, Ptolemy II. 285-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm931Ptolemaic Egypt, Ptolemy II. 285-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
(26mm, 14.21g) Hd. of Ptolemy I r., tiny ? behind the ear. Rev: Eagle stg. l. on thunderbolt. S.7771; VF/gVF, minor flan defect on rev + a few light s
Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold for 300.00
Ptolemaic Egypt, Ptolemy III. 246-221 BC. AR Tetradrachm932Ptolemaic Egypt, Ptolemy III. 246-221 BC. AR Tetradrachm
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(27mm, 13.74g). Tyre mint. RY 3 (244 BC). Hd. of Ptolemy I right. Rev: Eagle stg. l. on thunderbolt, monogram above club r., ? (for yr. 3) above monog
Estimate : 300.00 - 325.00
Sold for 250.00