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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935Ptolemaic Egypt. 246-145 BCGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Ptolemy III. AE 43mm (71.09g) Rev: Eagle stg. l. on thunderbolt. S.7814 var.; VF/aVF, encrustations; Ptolemy VI AE 20mm (7.91g) Rev: Two eagles stg.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 75.00
936Arabia Felix, Himyarites. 1st Century BC. AR UnitGeoffrey Bell Auctions
(17mm, 3.11g) Diademed male hd. l., symbols on either side; pellet within crescent above. Rev: Antelope hd.; monogram and open curved sign on either s
Estimate : 100.00 - 130.00
Sold for 60.00
937Parthia, Phraates IV. 38-2 BC. AR TetradrachmGeoffrey Bell Auctions
(27mm, 14.98g) Hd. of Phraates IV left. Rev: Phraates std. r. before Tyche with Greek inscriptions around. S.7466 var.; aVF, porous surfaces
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for 70.00
938Parthia. 2nd-1st CenturyGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Osroes II. AR Drachm. (18mm, 3.11g) Bust of Osroes II l. Rev: Arsakes I as archer seated r. S.5866; 2x Diobol; 1x Obol -- all VF. 4 Pcs.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 120.00
939Group of 4 Bronze CoinsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Including a PTOLEMAIC (Egypt) Hd. of Zeus and an eagle on the reverse: Constantine I 307-337 AD (2); Annonymous Byzantine portrait of Christ. 4 Pcs.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 75.00
940Roman Republic, after 211 BC. AE AsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
(33mm, 34.47g) Laureate hd. of Janus, with I above. Rev. Prow r., with I above. Crawford 56/2; gF, marks on reverse
Estimate : 130.00 - 160.00
Sold for 85.00
941Roman Republic, 169-157 BC. AE AsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
(32mm, 27.60g) Laureate hd. of Janus, with I above. Rev. Prow r., with I before and star above. Crawford 196/1; VF/aVF, flan flaw; ex CNG 61, Lot 1182
Estimate : 150.00 - 180.00
Sold for 115.00
942Moneyer - T. Cloelius. 128 BC. AR DenariusGeoffrey Bell Auctions
(19mm, 3.89g) Helmeted hd. of Roma right. Rev. Victory, holding reins, driving rearing biga r. Crawford 260/1; gVF, toned
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold for 204.00
943Group of 3Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Roman Republic L. Flaminius Chilo. 109-108 BC. AR Fourée Denarius 20 mm 3.37g, gF; Syria, Antioch. Augustus. 27 BC-14 AD. AE 29mm 16.65g Bust ...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
944Group of 2 Roman BonzesGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Trajan. 98-117 AD. AE As 24mm, 8.42g, Radiate bust r. Rev. large S C. RIC 644. aVF, cleaning scratches; Antoninus Pius. 138-161 AD. AE Sestertius 30mm
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for 70.00
945Marcus Aurelius. 161-180 AD. AE SestertiusGeoffrey Bell Auctions
(32mm, 25.19g) Laureate hd r. Rev. Mars stg r., resting on spear and shield. RIC 861; aVF/gF, well centered.
Estimate : 250.00 - 275.00
Sold for 165.00
946Lucius Verus. 161-169 AD. AE SestertiusGeoffrey Bell Auctions
(32mm, 29.55g) Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rev. Roma stg l., holding Victory and trophy. RIC 1424; avF/gf, light encrustations
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold for 80.00
947Commodus. 177-192 AD. AE SestertiusGeoffrey Bell Auctions
(32mm, 29.55g) Laureate head r. Rev. Salus seated l. RIC 512; aVF/VF, minor encrustations.
Estimate : 110.00 - 130.00
Sold for 75.00
950Geta as Caesar. 198-209 AD. AR DenariusGeoffrey Bell Auctions
(3.11g) Rev. Nobilitas standing r. RIC 13a|| (3.24g) Rev. Geta standing l. RIC 18; VF. 2 Pcs.
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for 80.00
951Severan Dynasty. 193-224 AD. AR DenariusGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Julia Doma (3.50g) Rev. Felicitas stg. l., holding sceptre and caduceus. RIC 551; VF||Caracalla as Casear (3.24g) Sacraficial implements, RIC 4; VF/aV
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for 100.00