Toronto Coin Expo Fall Sale 2019

Auction Details

Welcome to another exciting Toronto Coin Expo Fall Sale, in conjunction with the Toronto Coin Expo.

The Auction takes place at 6pm on Friday evening, October 4th, with lot viewing taking place during the day (10-4:30pm). Lot pickup is available Saturday October 5th on the Toronto Coin Expo show floor.

Contact us to order your copy of the beautiful catalogue of items in this sale.

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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Die proof vignettes507Die proof vignettes
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Die proof vignettes: Agricultural Bank, horse on first issue $1, cut down and mounted on card; Bank of Brantford, canal scene on $4, cut down and moun
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Dominion of Canada,508Dominion of Canada,
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Dominion of Canada, DC-11 $2 1887 back proof, tint only, colour trial in brown. Sold with "Quebec!" vignette that fits in the middle, and...
Estimate : 450.00 - 600.00
Sold for 975.00
Bank of British North America, three die proof vignettes by British American Bank Note.509Bank of British North America, three die proof vignettes by British American Bank Note.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of British North America, three die proof vignettes by British American Bank Note. Britannia; St. George and dragon; arms of the bank.
Estimate : 180.00 - 200.00
Sold for 168.00
Canadian Bank of Commerce, five die proof vignettes.510Canadian Bank of Commerce, five die proof vignettes.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Canadian Bank of Commerce, five die proof vignettes. "La Critique" and "Literature" by ABN, the latter eroded around edges; Roy...
Estimate : 200.00 - 240.00
Sold for 110.00
Die proof vignettes511Die proof vignettes
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Die proof vignettes: British Canadian Bank, elaborate 10 counter; Central Bank of Canada, farmer ploughing; Central Bank of New Brunswick, Queen Victo
Estimate : 180.00 - 240.00
Sold for 120.00
Colonial Bank of Canada, five die proof vignettes.512Colonial Bank of Canada, five die proof vignettes.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Colonial Bank of Canada, five die proof vignettes. Woodsman on $1, cut down; girl on $2 and Cornelia Jocelyn on larger cards; Queen Victoria after Wi
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for 480.00
Commercial Bank of Manitoba, two die proof vignettes.513Commercial Bank of Manitoba, two die proof vignettes.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Commercial Bank of Manitoba, two die proof vignettes. F. O. C. Darley's Indian camp on Canada B.N. $5 and bank building on BABN $5 and $10.
Estimate : 120.00 - 140.00
Sold for 360.00
Commercial Bank of Canada, six die proof vignettes.514Commercial Bank of Canada, six die proof vignettes.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Commercial Bank of Canada, six die proof vignettes. Chickens on $2 notes; Bank Crest and Surveyors on 1860 $5, together on one card; Bank Crest alone
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for 204.00
Commercial Bank of Newfoundland, four die proof vignettes, sailors and fishermen.515Commercial Bank of Newfoundland, four die proof vignettes, sailors and fishermen.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Commercial Bank of Newfoundland, four die proof vignettes, sailors and fishermen. BABN vignettes found on $2, $5 and $10 of the 1888 issue. Also &q...
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for 198.00
Four die proof vignettes.516Four die proof vignettes.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Barclays Bank vignette on all denominations; Commercial Bank of Windsor, vignette on $4 note; Commercial Branch Bank of Canada vignette on $3 note; Ba
Estimate : 220.00 - 250.00
Sold for 600.00
Crown Bank of Canada, BABN vignette517Crown Bank of Canada, BABN vignette
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Crown Bank of Canada, BABN vignette "Noon-day" (cattle) on $5, and lion on $10 with printed date 1904, with light pencil notation; Parliam...
Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
Sold for 360.00
Dominion Bank, Britannia518Dominion Bank, Britannia
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Dominion Bank, Britannia, "Inland Commerce" and "Horse shoeing" found on 1871 $4, $10 and $20 respectively; "Lighthouse&quo...
Estimate : 250.00 - 325.00
Sold for 240.00
Eastern Townships Bank, die proof vignettes:519Eastern Townships Bank, die proof vignettes:
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Eastern Townships Bank, die proof vignettes: Prince of Wales on full card, Sherbrooke Mills, Wild Cattle of Chillingham, this last cut out. Total of
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 165.00
Five die proof vignettes, all BABN.520Five die proof vignettes, all BABN.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Exchange Bank of Canada, Gault portrait, cut down; Farmers Bank of Canada, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, BABN #166, notations, on $25; "Hay Harvest"...
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for 162.00
Halifax Banking Co & Bank of Hamilton - Eight engraved items.521Halifax Banking Co & Bank of Hamilton - Eight engraved items.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Halifax Banking Co., two die proof vignettes: Arms of the bank seen on most BABN notes, cut down, and ship "Majestic", the latter on 1898...
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for 135.00
Banque d'Hochelaga, five BABN die proof vignettes.522Banque d'Hochelaga, five BABN die proof vignettes.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Banque d'Hochelaga, five BABN die proof vignettes. Dog and safe, ships "On the Banks" on 1875 $50 and $100; Pendergast and St. Charle...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 120.00
Home Bank of Canada, Imperial Bank of Canada, International Bank of Canada - Total of five vignettes523Home Bank of Canada, Imperial Bank of Canada, International Bank of Canada - Total of five vignettes
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Home Bank of Canada, woman and horse vignette on $10; "Mutual Improvement" on all backs, this on glossy paper; Imperial Bank of Canada, 4 ...
Estimate : 250.00 - 325.00
Sold for 150.00
Banque Jacques Cartier - Total of five vignettes.524Banque Jacques Cartier - Total of five vignettes.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Banque Jacques Cartier, Jacques Cartier portrait on 1870 issue, cut down, remounted, with notation; also seated woman seen in reduced format on the $5
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 90.00
Bank of London in Canada - Total of five engraved items.525Bank of London in Canada - Total of five engraved items.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of London in Canada, horse vignette as on $50; cattle on $100; City of London crest on $5, $10 backs; another, larger, apparently engraved for th
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for 132.00
Maritime Bank of the Dominion of Canada, five die proof vignettes.526Maritime Bank of the Dominion of Canada, five die proof vignettes.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Maritime Bank of the Dominion of Canada, five die proof vignettes. A. J. Smith portrait (1873 $4, $5) - incorrectly identified as J. H. R. Rowley on t
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 990.00
Merchants Bank, four die proof vignettes.527Merchants Bank, four die proof vignettes.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Merchants Bank, four die proof vignettes. Hugh Allan (1864 all denoms.); Prince of Wales in sailor suit, corner missing (1864 $5);"On the Look...
Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
Sold for 120.00
Merchants Bank of Canada, three die proof vignettes on larger cards.528Merchants Bank of Canada, three die proof vignettes on larger cards.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Merchants Bank of Canada, three die proof vignettes on larger cards. "Navigation" and "Haidee" (gypsy woman) on 1900 $5;"S...
Estimate : 180.00 - 225.00
Sold for 156.00
Merchants Bank of Canada - Total of nine vignettes.529Merchants Bank of Canada - Total of nine vignettes.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Merchants Bank of Canada, portraits: Hugh Allan; Andrew Allan; Montague Allan, the last two cut down and numbered, the Montagu Allan has his engraved
Estimate : 400.00 - 450.00
Sold for 240.00
Merchants Bank of Prince Edward Island, seven BABN die proof vignettes:530Merchants Bank of Prince Edward Island, seven BABN die proof vignettes:
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Merchants Bank of Prince Edward Island, seven BABN die proof vignettes: "Charlie's Sailor" on $1; anchor on $2; "Going Aloft&quo...
Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold for 210.00
Molsons Bank - Five die proofs by BABN.531Molsons Bank - Five die proofs by BABN.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Molsons Bank, portraits William Molson, William Molson MacPherson, both cut down, F. W. Thomas; "C. P. Lake Steamer" (on 1904 $20); ornate...
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold for 192.00
Seven Engraved Portraits532Seven Engraved Portraits
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Montreal, portraits appearing on notes including Duke of Wellington (1859 $4), trimmed to design; Sen. Ryan (1871); Donald Smith, four differe
Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold for 150.00
Bank of Montreal, lovely dual portraits of Prince Albert and Queen Victoria.533Bank of Montreal, lovely dual portraits of Prince Albert and Queen Victoria.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Montreal, lovely dual portraits of Prince Albert and Queen Victoria (both after Winterhalter), ABN #174 (1862 $2); St. George and dragon (some
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for 192.00
Metropolitan Bank (Toronto) die proof vignette and Niagara District Bank, Niagara Falls vignette534Metropolitan Bank (Toronto) die proof vignette and Niagara District Bank, Niagara Falls vignette
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Metropolitan Bank (Toronto) die proof vignette ($5 1902) and Niagara District Bank, Niagara Falls vignette ($10 1872), BABN #66, number written on the
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for 144.00
La Banque Nationale, six die proof vignettes535La Banque Nationale, six die proof vignettes
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
La Banque Nationale, die proof vignettes, Habitant (1860 $1); "The Reapers" (1860 $2); St. John the Baptist (1860 and 1873 $10); "Pow...
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 132.00
Northern Bank/Northern Crown Bank, Bank of New Brunswick - Four die proof vignettes.536Northern Bank/Northern Crown Bank, Bank of New Brunswick - Four die proof vignettes.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Northern Bank/Northern Crown Bank, "Advance of Civilization" on $5, writing and a bit soiled; bison on $20; lion on Northern Crown $50. A...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 510.00
Ontario Bank - Eight die proof vignettes, plus engraved bank name.537Ontario Bank - Eight die proof vignettes, plus engraved bank name.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Ontario Bank, woman resting on hay (1860 $20), another without background scenery at right, cut down; Prince of Wales (1860 $100); "On the Swit...
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 180.00
Bank of Ottawa, Banque du Peuple - Four die proof vignettes.538Bank of Ottawa, Banque du Peuple - Four die proof vignettes.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Ottawa, "Shepherdess" (1880 $5), another of the same but with title and National Bank Note imprint; "Canal Locks #2" (19...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 96.00
People's Bank of Halifax - Three die proof vignettes.539People's Bank of Halifax - Three die proof vignettes.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
People's Bank of Halifax, Alexandra, Princess of Wales, and "Looking Out", both on the $20 notes; "Ship Building, BABN #27, on $5...
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 120.00
Peoples Bank of New Brunswick, Bank of Prince Edward Island - Five die proof vignettes.540Peoples Bank of New Brunswick, Bank of Prince Edward Island - Five die proof vignettes.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Peoples Bank of New Brunswick, Queen Victoria (after Winterhalter) on 1864-81 $1; N.B. Legislative Building (1897-1904 issues). The first trimmed to
Estimate : 150.00 - 225.00
Sold for 90.00
Pictou Bank, La Banque Provinciale - Seven die proof vignettes.541Pictou Bank, La Banque Provinciale - Seven die proof vignettes.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Pictou Bank, "Anchor" and "Wharf Scene" on $4, BABN #12, #29, the first on heavier paper and smudgy at edges - possible reprint?...
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold for 84.00
Quebec Bank - Total of six items.542Quebec Bank - Total of six items.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Quebec Bank, Arms, as seen on 1863 notes, and a second but with stains; "Land Ho", on 1863 $4; "On the Lookout", on 1870 $4; &qu...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Provincial Bank (London), Royal Bank of Canada, Royal Canadian Bank, Banque de St. Jean - Seven die 543Provincial Bank (London), Royal Bank of Canada, Royal Canadian Bank, Banque de St. Jean - Seven die
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Provincial Bank (London), Lord Dufferin portrait; "Beavers #3", BABN #116, on 1884 $10; Royal Bank of Canada, ship on 1901, 1909 $50, ABN,...
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for 186.00
Banque de St. Hyacinthe, St. Lawrence Bank - Total of six die proof vignettes.544Banque de St. Hyacinthe, St. Lawrence Bank - Total of six die proof vignettes.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Banque de St. Hyacinthe, "St. John the Baptist" as seen on several notes, but ABN version; "Girl and Lamb" similar to vignette o...
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for 125.00
Banque St. Jean Baptiste, Stadacona Bank -  Four BABN die proof vignettes, from two rare banks.545Banque St. Jean Baptiste, Stadacona Bank - Four BABN die proof vignettes, from two rare banks.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Banque St. Jean Baptiste, Ornate 4 with cherubs and Victoria Bridge in the background, and "St. Jean Baptiste No. 2", this vignette found ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 60.00
St. Stephens Bank - Seven die proof vignettes.546St. Stephens Bank - Seven die proof vignettes.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
St. Stephens Bank, St. George and Dragon (1860 $2); "The Hail" on larger card (1860 $10); "Indian Camp", after F. O. C. Darley (...
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for 150.00
Standard Bank of Canada - Total of seven die proof vignettes547Standard Bank of Canada - Total of seven die proof vignettes
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Standard Bank of Canada portraits, "Hon. T. N. Gibbs" (all 1876 notes), with faults; "John Cowan" (1890 $50, 1900 $10), both BAB...
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 300.00
Sterling Bank of Canada, Bank of Toronto - Two die proof vignettes.548Sterling Bank of Canada, Bank of Toronto - Two die proof vignettes.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Sterling Bank of Canada, lions, male and female, BABN #480 (on $20); Bank of Toronto, Commerce figure and 5 (on small size $5s), ABN #V-73320, on larg
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 50.00
Summerside Bank of Prince Edward Island, Banque Ville Marie, Bank of Vancouver - Total of four items549Summerside Bank of Prince Edward Island, Banque Ville Marie, Bank of Vancouver - Total of four items
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Summerside Bank of Prince Edward Island, sailing ships (on $8, $10), closely trimmed, notations on card; "Prosperity" (on 1900 $10), numbe...
Estimate : 100.00 - 130.00
Sold for 84.00
Traders Bank of Canada - Total of seven die proof vignettes.550Traders Bank of Canada - Total of seven die proof vignettes.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Traders Bank of Canada, portraits of Wm. Bell, H. S. Strathy, Chas. D. Warren, all cut down and numbered on card; ornate X counter on $10s; wood cutte
Estimate : 200.00 - 275.00
Sold for 132.00
Bank of Upper Canada (Toronto) - Three vignettes.551Bank of Upper Canada (Toronto) - Three vignettes.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Upper Canada (Toronto), "Jessie" (on Toronto Branch $10, late 1850s); Arms of Upper Canada (on 1859 high denominations); Queen Vic...
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for 70.00
Union Bank of Canada,  Bank of Western Canada Bank of Yarmouth - Four die proof vignettes.552Union Bank of Canada, Bank of Western Canada Bank of Yarmouth - Four die proof vignettes.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Union Bank of Canada, portrait Andrew Thomson, cut down, thinned on back (on all 1893 notes); "Reaper", Canada Bank Note #V-5 (on 1886 $10...
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold for 360.00
Union Bank of Halifax - Three die proof vignettes.553Union Bank of Halifax - Three die proof vignettes.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Union Bank of Halifax, "Allan Steamer" (1871 $4); Arms of the bank, BABN $465 (on $50); Young Tar, faults, including writing (on $100). T...
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for 108.00
Union Bank of Newfoundland - Five die proof vignettes.554Union Bank of Newfoundland - Five die proof vignettes.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Union Bank of Newfoundland, "Codfish", ABN V-44645, formerly C-148 (on 1882 $2); "Sealing" in three formats: no title/imprint; ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 130.00
Dominion of Canada, back proof on card555Dominion of Canada, back proof on card
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Dominion of Canada, DC-13aBP $1 1898, ONEs outward, back proof on card, pristine.
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for 550.00
Dominion of Canada, face proof with tint, on card556Dominion of Canada, face proof with tint, on card
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Dominion of Canada, DC-17bFP, $4 1902 Boville, face proof with tint, on card, pristine.
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for 1,800.00