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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953Constantine I. 307-337 AD. AE FollisGeoffrey Bell Auctions
(25mm, 6.09g) Bust r. Rev. Genius stg. l. before lighted altar with letters CI H S in field. RIC 287; gVF, previously cleaned.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 130.00
954Constantine I & II. AE FollisGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Constantine I Rev. Legionary eagle between 2 standards; Rev. Jupiter stg. l. holding Victory and scepter. ||Constantine II Rev. Camp gate with 2 turre
Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 160.00
955Various 3rd & 4th Century RomanGeoffrey Bell Auctions
AE Antoninius: Gallienus, Tetricus II, Claudius II Gothicus (under Aurelian), Probus, Maximianus; Gordian III, AE 20 mm; Constantinople, AE 3/4; Shoul
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold for 60.00
956Various 4th Century RomanGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Constantius II: AE 2 (2), AE 3, AE 4 (3); Constans AE 4; Valentinian I AE 3; Valens AE 3; Should be inspected, no return. 9 Pcs.
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold for 96.00
958Lucius Verus. 161-169 AD. AE “Medallion”Geoffrey Bell Auctions
(37mm, 35.68g) “Paduan” medal, after Giovanni Cavino. Bust of emperor r. Rev. Verus stg. l., presenting Victory to Jupiter, Virtus standing l., crowni
Estimate : 320.00 - 400.00
Sold for 160.00
959Mauretania, Juba II. 25 BC to AD 23. AR DenariusGeoffrey Bell Auctions
(17mm, 3.11g) Laureate hd. of Juba r. Rev. Crossed cornucopiae and sceptre, with a small crescent above. S.5974; aEF/gVF, obv off center.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 120.00
961Galatia. Trajan. 98-117 AD. AE 33mmGeoffrey Bell Auctions
(23.33g) Laureate hd. of Trajan right. Rev. Mên (a local god) stg. l., crescent on shoulder, holding patera and apple. S.1066 var, RPC 2868; VF...
Start Price : 180.00 | Estimate : 360.00 - 450.00
962Ionia, Ephesus. Antonine Era, 138-192 AD. AE 24mmGeoffrey Bell Auctions
(9.33g) Figure of laureate emperor seated l. on curule chair; Rev. EFE / SION. Legend in two lines within wreath. gF/aVF; Rare.
Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 140.00 - 175.00
965Egypt, Alexandria. Billon Tetradrachm (2 Pcs)Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Nero 54-68 AD. (13.09g) RY 10 (63/4) Rev. Draped bust of Serapis r., wearing modius. S.2001; VF, porosity; Diocletian 284-305 AD. (8.08g) Rev. Eagle s
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold for 60.00
966Anastasius I. 491-518 AD.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
AE Follis, 40 Nummi. 34mm, 18.79g. Bust right. Rev. Large M between two stars, cross above, A below; S.19; gVF, some deposits, nice for this type.
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for 60.00
967Justinian I. 527-565 AD.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
AE Follis, 40 Nummi. 33mm, 20.87g. RY 18 (544/5). Bust facing. Rev. Large M, S.163; aVF, Rev. dbl struck.
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for 30.00
968Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine. 610-641 AD.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
AE Follis. 40 Nummi. 11.15g. RY 3 (612/3) Rev. Large M, Christogram above, S.805. gF; 3/4 Follis, 8.16g, RY 21 (630/1) Rev. Large ?, S.812. F; Follis,
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
969Leo VI. 886-912 AD.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
AE Follis. 27mm, 6.35g. Bust facing, holding Akakia in l. hand. Rev. Inscription in four lines. S.1729, VF.
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 75.00
970Various Byzantine. 11th-14th CenturyGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Alexius I. 1081-1118 AD. AE15 Tetarteron. S.1922. VF; Manuel I Comnenus. 1143-1180 AD. Billon Aspron Trachy. S.1964. VF; 2x Billon Aspron Trachy (&q...
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for 72.00
971Armenia, Cilicia.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Levon I. 1198-1219 AD. AE Tank. 29mm, 7.26g. Crowned bust. Rev. Patriarchal cross with two stars. Nercessian-303; VF.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for 50.00
972Armenia, Cilicia.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Levon I (1199-1218) AR Tram (2) Levon the Usurper (1163-1165) & Levon IV (1320-42) AR Takvorin, F-VF avg VF. 4 Pcs.
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for 96.00