Toronto Coin Expo Fall Sale 2023

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A very special welcome to our 2023 Fall Expo and Warmup Sale to be conducted in conjunction with the Toronto Coin Expo. This sale features a superb selection of chartered banknotes, copper coins from The Robert Turner collection, Part II of the Glassford Error Collection, a nice PEI collection and last but not least is the finest 1935 $500 on the market. The SickKids Foundation have also consigned a donated world coin collection, with all proceeds from these lots, including our services, being donated directly to their mission. We feel privileged to be given the opportunity to be entrusted with such treasures and thank our 50+ contributors who have placed their faith in us. Spirited and ethical bidding is encouraged on these superb pieces.

Lot viewing will take place September 28th & 29th, 10:00am – 4:30pm EDT
at the Bram & Bluma Appel Salon, Toronto Reference Library
Toronto, Ontario

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Toronto Coin Expo.

Buyer’s Premiums will be added on all items as per the Terms & Conditions of the sale. Invoices will be emailed out after all sessions of the Toronto Coin Expo Spring Sale have concluded.

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Bank of Nova Scotia $5, 1898684 - Bank of Nova Scotia $5, 1898
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 550-28-06. PMG Very Fine 20. 15 on the registry. S/N:697182/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (2,100.00 + 420.00BP) = 2,520.00
 
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Bank of Nova Scotia $20, 1918685 - Bank of Nova Scotia $20, 1918
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CH 550-28-16. PMG Very Fine 25. Popular Dory vignette. S/N:191304/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,200.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (1,200.00 + 240.00BP) = 1,440.00
 
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Bank of Nova Scotia $100, 1929686 - Bank of Nova Scotia $100, 1929
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CH 550-28-40. PMG Very Fine 20. Only 10 on the registry. S/N:17209/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 17,500.00 - 19,000.00
Sold for (12,500.00 + 2,500.00BP) = 15,000.00
 
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Bank of Nova Scotia $5, 1918687 - Bank of Nova Scotia $5, 1918
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CH 550-30-02. PMG Very Fine 25. Rare in Very fine or better. S/N:122596/C.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (1,200.00 + 240.00BP) = 1,440.00
 
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Bank of Nova Scotia $5, 1918 - Specimen687a - Bank of Nova Scotia $5, 1918 - Specimen
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CH 550-30-02S. PMG Choice AU 58. Hole Punch Cancelled, Specimen.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (1,000.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,200.00
 
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Bank of Nova Scotia One Pound, 1919 - Specimen687b - Bank of Nova Scotia One Pound, 1919 - Specimen
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CH 550-30-04S. PMG Choice AU 58 EPQ. Hole Punch Cancelled, Specimen.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (900.00 + 180.00BP) = 1,080.00
 
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Bank of Ottawa $5, 1912687c - Bank of Ottawa $5, 1912
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CH 565-22-02. PMG Choice Fine 15, repaired is noted. Logging camp scene. S/N: 072094/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,500.00 - 15,000.00
Sold for (7,000.00 + 1,400.00BP) = 8,400.00
 
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Bank of Prince Edward Island $1, 1877688 - Bank of Prince Edward Island $1, 1877
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CH 600-12-04. BCS Extra Fine 40, minor stain. S/N:26888/A. Part of the Dickieson Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for (700.00 + 140.00BP) = 840.00
 
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Bank of Prince Edward Island $2, 1877689 - Bank of Prince Edward Island $2, 1877
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CH 600-12-08. VG/Fine with a few stains. S/N:23875/B. Part of the Dickieson Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (270.00 + 54.00BP) = 324.00
 
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Bank of Prince Edward Island $2, 1872690 - Bank of Prince Edward Island $2, 1872
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CH 600-12-06a. Red Canada Currency Overprint. Fine with a few rust stains where two pin holes are present. S/N:8446/B. Part of the Dickieson Collectio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,350.00
Sold for (675.00 + 135.00BP) = 810.00
 
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Bank of Prince Edward Island $2, 1877691 - Bank of Prince Edward Island $2, 1877
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CH 600-12-08a. Red Canada Currency Overprint. Fine with stain at right, S/N:17858/A. Part of the Dickieson Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 750.00
Sold for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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Bank of Prince Edward Island $5, 1877692 - Bank of Prince Edward Island $5, 1877
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CH 600-12-12a. Canada Currency O/P. Nice VG. S/N:6240/B. Part of the Dickieson Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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Bank of Prince Edward Island $10, 1872 - Remainder693 - Bank of Prince Edward Island $10, 1872 - Remainder
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CH 600-12-14R. Spurious signature at left. EF/AU, showing a bit of the $5 note at top. S/N:04525/A. Part of the Dickieson Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (1,050.00 + 210.00BP) = 1,260.00
 
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Bank of Prince Edward Island $20, 1872 - Remainder694 - Bank of Prince Edward Island $20, 1872 - Remainder
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CH 600-12-16R. Fine, with tape repair through the center and edge tears. S/N:04454/A. Part of the Dickieson Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (280.00 + 56.00BP) = 336.00
 
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Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1927695 - Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1927
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CH 630-14-04. PMG Very Fine 25. S/N:2302150/D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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Royal Bank of Canada $100, 1913696 - Royal Bank of Canada $100, 1913
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CH 630-12-22. Very Good 10, ragged top edge prevents this high denomination from reaching the fine level. S/N:008252/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (2,100.00 + 420.00BP) = 2,520.00
 
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Summerside Bank $1, 1884697 - Summerside Bank $1, 1884
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CH 705-14-02. Green back variety. VG with stains at bottom. There are only 4 on the registry, one institutional. The Summerside bank notes are ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold for (6,250.00 + 1,250.00BP) = 7,500.00
 
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Bank of Toronto $5, 1923 - Specimen698 - Bank of Toronto $5, 1923 - Specimen
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CH 715-22-18S. Legacy Choice New 63PPQ. S/N:0000000/D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (725.00 + 145.00BP) = 870.00
 
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Bank of Toronto $10, 1923 - Specimen699 - Bank of Toronto $10, 1923 - Specimen
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CH 715-22-39S. Legacy Choice New 68PPQ. S/N:0000000/C.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,600.00
Sold for (1,100.00 + 220.00BP) = 1,320.00
 
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Union Bank of Canada $100, 1912699a - Union Bank of Canada $100, 1912
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CH 730-18-12. PMG Choice Fine 15. Scarce high denomination note with only 6 on the registry. S/N: 7345/C.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 14,000.00 - 17,500.00
Sold for (11,000.00 + 2,200.00BP) = 13,200.00
 
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Union Bank of Newfoundland One Pound, 1865700 - Union Bank of Newfoundland One Pound, 1865
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CH 750-12-02. PMG VG8, tape repairs. Only 4 notes on the registry. S/N:3023/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold for (1,550.00 + 310.00BP) = 1,860.00
 
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Union Bank of Newfoundland $50, 1889701 - Union Bank of Newfoundland $50, 1889
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CH 750-16-10S. PMG Choice Unc. 64 EPQ. “MUESTRA” O/P. Issued notes are seldom offfered, this note has superb colours and exceptional
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold for (4,100.00 + 820.00BP) = 4,920.00
 
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Union Bank of Prince Edward Island $2, 1875702 - Union Bank of Prince Edward Island $2, 1875
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CH 755-14-04, PMG Good 6. Only 5 known with 2 in institutional collection. S/N:38165/A. Part of the Dickieson Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold for (5,250.00 + 1,050.00BP) = 6,300.00
 
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1841 Hard Times Token1001 - 1841 Hard Times Token
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Very Fine.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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USA Hard Times Token & 1788 Colonial Copper1002 - USA Hard Times Token & 1788 Colonial Copper
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2 pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 145.00
 
 
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1783 Mexico El Cazador Shipwreck 2 Reales Silver1003 - 1783 Mexico El Cazador Shipwreck 2 Reales Silver
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
In presentation case.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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USA Small & Large Penny Lot1004 - USA Small & Large Penny Lot
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Includes: 1831, 1836, 1843, 1844, 2 x 1848, 1851, 1854, 1857 & 1858. Conditions range from Good to EF and should be inspected. 10 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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USA Silver Coin Collection1005 - USA Silver Coin Collection
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Includes Half Dimes: 1853 & 1861. Dimes: 1841O, 1857O, 1891, 1903O, 1907O, 1908D, 1911S, 2 x 1911D, 2 x 1914D. Quarters: 1929. 14 pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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United States Counterstamped Coins1006 - United States Counterstamped Coins
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8 very nice c/s's on antique US coins. We recommend inspection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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USA Quarter Collections1007 - USA Quarter Collections
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State quarter complete P & D sets, type set of National Parks, few extra's.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
 
 
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USA Silver Half Dollar Collection1008 - USA Silver Half Dollar Collection
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Includes: 1876, 2 x 1892 Columbian Exposition & 4 x Columbian Exposition. 7 pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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1854 USA Counterstamped Quarter1009 - 1854 USA Counterstamped Quarter
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B.C. Hoff & Stone & Ball Syracuse NY (a silversmith in Syracuse 1853-1869) both appear on the obverse.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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1892 & 1893 Columbian Exposition Set1010 - 1892 & 1893 Columbian Exposition Set
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Columbia Exposition Half Dollar Set, includes 1892 & 1893 Half Dollars in holder with history.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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1893 Chicago Columbian Exposition Commemorative Halves1011 - 1893 Chicago Columbian Exposition Commemorative Halves
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Lot includes two coins: NGC AU Details & NGC AU55.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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1946 Booker T. Washington Half Dollar1012 - 1946 Booker T. Washington Half Dollar
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NGC MS65.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 60.00
Sold for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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1946 Booker T. Washington Half Dollar1013 - 1946 Booker T. Washington Half Dollar
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NGC MS65.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 60.00
Sold for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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1946 Booker T. Washington Half Dollar1014 - 1946 Booker T. Washington Half Dollar
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NGC MS64.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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1878 S USA Morgan Silver Dollar1015 - 1878 S USA Morgan Silver Dollar
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NGC MS62.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 200.00
 
 
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1880 S USA Morgan Silver Dollar1016 - 1880 S USA Morgan Silver Dollar
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NGC MS-64. Frosty cameo on reverse.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 190.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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1880 S USA Morgan Silver Dollar1017 - 1880 S USA Morgan Silver Dollar
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NGC MS63.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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1880 S USA Morgan Silver Dollar1018 - 1880 S USA Morgan Silver Dollar
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NGC MS62.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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1880 S USA Morgan Silver Dollar1019 - 1880 S USA Morgan Silver Dollar
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NGC MS61.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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1881 USA Morgan Silver Dollar1020 - 1881 USA Morgan Silver Dollar
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CCCS/NGC MS-64.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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1881 O USA Morgan Silver Dollar1021 - 1881 O USA Morgan Silver Dollar
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
NGC MS62.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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1881 O USA Morgan Silver Dollar1022 - 1881 O USA Morgan Silver Dollar
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
NGC MS61.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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1881 O USA Morgan Silver Dollar1023 - 1881 O USA Morgan Silver Dollar
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
NGC AU58.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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1881 S USA Morgan Silver Dollar1024 - 1881 S USA Morgan Silver Dollar
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
NGC MS64.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 190.00
 
 
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1881 S USA Morgan Silver Dollar1025 - 1881 S USA Morgan Silver Dollar
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
NGC MS64.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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1881 S USA Morgan Silver Dollar1026 - 1881 S USA Morgan Silver Dollar
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
NGC MS63.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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1881 S USA Morgan Silver Dollar1027 - 1881 S USA Morgan Silver Dollar
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
NGC MS63.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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