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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Prince Edward Island Medals443 - Prince Edward Island Medals
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A hat badge of the PEI Light Horse; 1914 Air Raid Precision badge; a rare appreciation medal given to members of the Second Battery of PEI by Colonel
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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Prince Edward Island Holey Dollar444 - Prince Edward Island Holey Dollar
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Prince Edward Island Holey Dollar. The Wickham Specimen that comes from a group of 5 similar pieces identified by Faulkner. He has determined that all
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold for (15,500.00 + 3,100.00BP) = 18,600.00
 
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P.E.I McCausland Penny Token445 - P.E.I McCausland Penny Token
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CH PE-2, the letters P.E.I incuse on an otherwise blank planchet, copper. There is no justification for attributing this piece to Peter McCausland (al
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (3,000.00 + 600.00BP) = 3,600.00
 
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BR 916, Sheaf of Wheat Halfpenny Token446 - BR 916, Sheaf of Wheat Halfpenny Token
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Issued in 1840 by local merchant James Milner, Charlottetown, PEI. Neatly housed in an acrylic holder with write up. CH PE-4, all letters of the legen
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (3,100.00 + 620.00BP) = 3,720.00
 
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BR917, Speed the Plough - Success to the Fisheries447 - BR917, Speed the Plough - Success to the Fisheries
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Struck at the Heaton Mint, many were exported to Newfoundland but mainly used in PEI. Courteau Numbers were 4 to 12 with many varieties on C-9. Housed
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Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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BR 918/919 Self Government and Free Trade Tokens448 - BR 918/919 Self Government and Free Trade Tokens
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An amazing acrylic display of halfpenny tokens. Courteau describes 28 varieties which he numbered C13-C40, with rarity from R-1 to R-9. All 28 varieti
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (1,550.00 + 310.00BP) = 1,860.00
 
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BR 920, Fisheries and Agriculture Halfpenny Token449 - BR 920, Fisheries and Agriculture Halfpenny Token
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PE-6A1 x 2. PE-6A2 & PE-6A3. Chocolate brown, a touch of lustre in the devices on two of the four tokens. Part of the Dickieson Collection. 4 Pcs.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (280.00 + 56.00BP) = 336.00
 
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BR 922 & 923, John Joy’s Tokens450 - BR 922 & 923, John Joy’s Tokens
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Breton estimates 100 tokens were issued for use as bar or pool checks. A second variation was discovered without the bar. Nice AU/Unc pair in acrylic
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (825.00 + 165.00BP) = 990.00
 
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Obverse brockage of a 1856 Nova Scotia Halfpenny451 - Obverse brockage of a 1856 Nova Scotia Halfpenny
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An elusive Halfpenny brockage of Nova Scotia token, EF condition. Great addition for the advanced collector.
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Estimate : 700.00 - 750.00
Sold for (700.00 + 140.00BP) = 840.00
 
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1852 Bank of Upper Canada Brockage452 - 1852 Bank of Upper Canada Brockage
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1852 Bank of Upper Canada Brockage
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (210.00 + 42.00BP) = 252.00
 
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Blacksmith Token453 - Blacksmith Token
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CH BL-12. Brass. CCCS VG-10, 5.8 gms.
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 550.00
 
 
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PEI Counterstamps - Lot of 4454 - PEI Counterstamps - Lot of 4
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Devins & Bolton Montreal on Speed the Plough, Br. 917. A S R, on 1871 PEI Penny Br 915. M on Half Penny Ships and Commerce, Br. 995. G H H, on D...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (230.00 + 46.00BP) = 276.00
 
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PEI Counterstamps - Lot of 4455 - PEI Counterstamps - Lot of 4
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Devins & Bolton Montreal on Half Penny Ships and Commerce, Br. 997. D.M.L. on Self Government and Free Trade, Br. 919. Devin's & Bolton ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (230.00 + 46.00BP) = 276.00
 
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PEI Counterstamps - Lot of 4456 - PEI Counterstamps - Lot of 4
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U S on Half Penny Ships and Commerce, Br. 997, Lees #28. U.S. on Half Penny Ships and Commerce, Br. 997, Lees #31. U S on Half Penny Ships and Commerc
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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PEI Counterstamps - Lot of 4457 - PEI Counterstamps - Lot of 4
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3 on Half Penny Ships and Commerce, Br. 997, Lees #29. 3 on Half Penny Ships and Commerce, Br. 997, Lees #41. Rouleau on Half Penny Ships and Commerce
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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Counterstamped Coins Lot458 - Counterstamped Coins Lot
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9 neat c/s coins and tokens that we believe you will appreciate. Part of the Dickieson Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (525.00 + 105.00BP) = 630.00
 
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Counterstamped Coins Lot459 - Counterstamped Coins Lot
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Includes 9 counterstamped coins and tokens. Part of the Dickieson Collection. 9 Pcs.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
 
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Canadian Token460 - Canadian Token
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A rare specimen set of Canadian borderline tokens featuring Napoleon on the obverse and "C'est du Cuive" and ship on the reverse. Both...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Prince Edward Island Token461 - Prince Edward Island Token
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A one cent aluminum token of A. MacKinnon & Co., Coleman, PEI. Only 2 of these specimens are known, hence very RARE. They were used circa 1906 a...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold for (1,150.00 + 230.00BP) = 1,380.00
 
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China, Imperial Chinese Railways $1, 1895462 - China, Imperial Chinese Railways $1, 1895
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April 22nd, 1895, P.A56a. Peiyang Branch, manuscript issue date: 28/7/96 with overprint and typical annotations, but an original F/VF and scarce. S/N:
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (1,000.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,200.00
 
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Government of The Falkland Islands 5 & 20 Pounds463 - Government of The Falkland Islands 5 & 20 Pounds
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1983 Five Pounds. P-12a. 1984 Twenty Pounds. P-15a. Both Unc's. 2 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Singapore Banknote Lot with $126 Face Value464 - Singapore Banknote Lot with $126 Face Value
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Some collector pieces included such as a 1976 $1 Radar, P-12 in crisp Unc.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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World Banknotes - Lot of 20465 - World Banknotes - Lot of 20
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Exchange alone equates to approx. $250+
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (210.00 + 42.00BP) = 252.00
 
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World Banknotes - Lot of 200 - #1466 - World Banknotes - Lot of 200 - #1
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Most are circulated, we tried our best not to include duplication. 200 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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World Banknotes - Lot of 200 - #2467 - World Banknotes - Lot of 200 - #2
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Most are circulated, we tried our best not to include duplication. 200 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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World Banknotes - Lot of 200 - #3468 - World Banknotes - Lot of 200 - #3
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Most are circulated, we tried our best not to include duplication. 200 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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World Banknotes - Lot of 200 - #4469 - World Banknotes - Lot of 200 - #4
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Most are circulated, we tried our best not to include duplication. 200 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
 
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World Banknotes - Lot of 200 - #5470 - World Banknotes - Lot of 200 - #5
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Most are circulated, we tried our best not to include duplication. 200 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (280.00 + 56.00BP) = 336.00
 
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World Banknotes - Lot of 200 - #6471 - World Banknotes - Lot of 200 - #6
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Most are circulated, we tried our best not to include duplication. 200 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (270.00 + 54.00BP) = 324.00
 
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World Banknotes - Lot of 200 - #7472 - World Banknotes - Lot of 200 - #7
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Most are circulated, we tried our best not to include duplication. 200 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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World Banknotes - Lot of 200 - #8473 - World Banknotes - Lot of 200 - #8
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Most are circulated, we tried our best not to include duplication. 200 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (270.00 + 54.00BP) = 324.00
 
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World Banknotes - Lot of 200 - #9474 - World Banknotes - Lot of 200 - #9
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Most are circulated, we tried our best not to include duplication. 200 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (260.00 + 52.00BP) = 312.00
 
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World Banknotes - Lot of 200 - #10475 - World Banknotes - Lot of 200 - #10
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Most are circulated, we tried our best not to include duplication. 200 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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2013 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive476 - 2013 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive
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With original band, S/N:J13460701C - J13460800C. 100 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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2013 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive477 - 2013 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive
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With original band, S/N:D22272401F - D22272500F. 100 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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2013 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive478 - 2013 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive
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With original band, S/N:E27320001F - E27320100F. 100 Pcs.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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2013 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive479 - 2013 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive
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With original band, S/N:A74579001B - A74579100B. 100 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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2013 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive480 - 2013 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive
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With original band, S/N:E25934801F - E25934900F. 100 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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2013 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive481 - 2013 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive
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With original band, S/N:D16932801A - D16932900A. 100 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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2013 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive482 - 2013 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive
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With original band, S/N:J13460901C - J13461000C. 100 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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2013 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive483 - 2013 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive
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With original band, S/N:D16932701A - D16932701A. 100 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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2013 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive484 - 2013 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive
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With original band, S/N:E25934201F - E25934201F. 100 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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2017 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive485 - 2017 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive
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S/N:G87754901D - G87755000D. 100 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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2017 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive486 - 2017 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive
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S/N:B12935801D - B12935900D. 100 Pcs.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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2017 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive487 - 2017 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive
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S/N:F61775601C - F61775700C. The top notes are AU, we recommend inspection. 100 Pcs.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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Honolulu Clearing House $1, 1933 Depression Scrip488 - Honolulu Clearing House $1, 1933 Depression Scrip
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HI51-1, PMG Choice Unc. 64 EPQ. S/N:73996/C.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (290.00 + 58.00BP) = 348.00
 
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Bank of Canada $1 - $100, 1954 - Identical Devil's Face Serial Numbered Set489 - Bank of Canada $1 - $100, 1954 - Identical Devil's Face Serial Numbered Set
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An impressive denomination set of the highly collectible Devil's Face portrait issues. The Uncirculated set has the first prefix for each type w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 7,250.00
Sold for (9,750.00 + 1,950.00BP) = 11,700.00
 
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Bank of Canada $1 - $20, 1954 - Identical Devil's Face Serial Numbered Set490 - Bank of Canada $1 - $20, 1954 - Identical Devil's Face Serial Numbered Set
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Another impressive denomination set of the highly collectible Devil's Face portrait issues. The Uncirculated set has the first prefix for each t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 2,850.00
Sold for (3,900.00 + 780.00BP) = 4,680.00
 
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Bank of Canada $1, 1954 - Low Serial Number491 - Bank of Canada $1, 1954 - Low Serial Number
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BC-29a. N5-iv. Unc. Consecutive with the serial number below S/N:A/A0000179.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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Bank of Canada $1, 1954 - Low Serial Number492 - Bank of Canada $1, 1954 - Low Serial Number
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BC-29a. N5-iv. Unc. Consecutive with the serial number above. S/N:A/A0000180.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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