Toronto Coin Expo Fall Sale 2023

Auction Details

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 Medals443Prince Edward Island Medals
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
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
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 390.00
Prince Edward Island Holey Dollar444Prince 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
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold for 18,600.00
P.E.I McCausland Penny Token445P.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
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for 3,600.00
BR 916, Sheaf of Wheat Halfpenny Token446BR 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
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for 3,720.00
BR917, Speed the Plough - Success to the Fisheries447BR917, 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
Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold for 720.00
BR 918/919 Self Government and Free Trade Tokens448BR 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
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for 1,860.00
BR 920, Fisheries and Agriculture Halfpenny Token449BR 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.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 336.00
BR 922 & 923, John Joy’s Tokens450BR 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
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for 990.00
Obverse brockage of a 1856 Nova Scotia Halfpenny451Obverse 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.
Estimate : 700.00 - 750.00
Sold for 840.00
1852 Bank of Upper Canada Brockage4521852 Bank of Upper Canada Brockage
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1852 Bank of Upper Canada Brockage
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for 252.00
Blacksmith Token453Blacksmith Token
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CH BL-12. Brass. CCCS VG-10, 5.8 gms.
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 550.00
PEI Counterstamps - Lot of 4454PEI 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...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 276.00
PEI Counterstamps - Lot of 4455PEI 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 ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 276.00
PEI Counterstamps - Lot of 4456PEI 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
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 390.00
PEI Counterstamps - Lot of 4457PEI 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
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 420.00
Counterstamped Coins Lot458Counterstamped Coins Lot
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9 neat c/s coins and tokens that we believe you will appreciate. Part of the Dickieson Collection.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 630.00
Counterstamped Coins Lot459Counterstamped Coins Lot
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Includes 9 counterstamped coins and tokens. Part of the Dickieson Collection. 9 Pcs.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 570.00
Canadian Token460Canadian 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...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 192.00
Prince Edward Island Token461Prince 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...
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold for 1,380.00
China, Imperial Chinese Railways $1, 1895462China, 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:
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for 1,200.00
Government of The Falkland Islands 5 & 20 Pounds463Government 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.
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for 96.00
Singapore Banknote Lot with $126 Face Value464Singapore 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.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 132.00
World Banknotes - Lot of 20465World Banknotes - Lot of 20
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Exchange alone equates to approx. $250+
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 252.00
World Banknotes - Lot of 200 - #1466World Banknotes - Lot of 200 - #1
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Most are circulated, we tried our best not to include duplication. 200 Pcs.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 144.00
World Banknotes - Lot of 200 - #2467World Banknotes - Lot of 200 - #2
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Most are circulated, we tried our best not to include duplication. 200 Pcs.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 144.00
World Banknotes - Lot of 200 - #3468World Banknotes - Lot of 200 - #3
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Most are circulated, we tried our best not to include duplication. 200 Pcs.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 180.00
World Banknotes - Lot of 200 - #4469World Banknotes - Lot of 200 - #4
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Most are circulated, we tried our best not to include duplication. 200 Pcs.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 216.00
World Banknotes - Lot of 200 - #5470World Banknotes - Lot of 200 - #5
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Most are circulated, we tried our best not to include duplication. 200 Pcs.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 336.00
World Banknotes - Lot of 200 - #6471World Banknotes - Lot of 200 - #6
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Most are circulated, we tried our best not to include duplication. 200 Pcs.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 324.00
World Banknotes - Lot of 200 - #7472World Banknotes - Lot of 200 - #7
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Most are circulated, we tried our best not to include duplication. 200 Pcs.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 300.00
World Banknotes - Lot of 200 - #8473World Banknotes - Lot of 200 - #8
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Most are circulated, we tried our best not to include duplication. 200 Pcs.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 324.00
World Banknotes - Lot of 200 - #9474World Banknotes - Lot of 200 - #9
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Most are circulated, we tried our best not to include duplication. 200 Pcs.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 312.00
World Banknotes - Lot of 200 - #10475World Banknotes - Lot of 200 - #10
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Most are circulated, we tried our best not to include duplication. 200 Pcs.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 300.00
2013 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive4762013 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive
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With original band, S/N:J13460701C - J13460800C. 100 Pcs.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 168.00
2013 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive4772013 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive
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With original band, S/N:D22272401F - D22272500F. 100 Pcs.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 192.00
2013 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive4782013 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive
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With original band, S/N:E27320001F - E27320100F. 100 Pcs.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 168.00
2013 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive4792013 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive
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With original band, S/N:A74579001B - A74579100B. 100 Pcs.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 168.00
2013 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive4802013 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive
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With original band, S/N:E25934801F - E25934900F. 100 Pcs.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 156.00
2013 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive4812013 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive
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With original band, S/N:D16932801A - D16932900A. 100 Pcs.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 168.00
2013 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive4822013 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive
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With original band, S/N:J13460901C - J13461000C. 100 Pcs.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 168.00
2013 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive4832013 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive
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With original band, S/N:D16932701A - D16932701A. 100 Pcs.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 156.00
2013 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive4842013 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive
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With original band, S/N:E25934201F - E25934201F. 100 Pcs.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 156.00
2017 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive4852017 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive
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S/N:G87754901D - G87755000D. 100 Pcs.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 156.00
2017 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive4862017 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive
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S/N:B12935801D - B12935900D. 100 Pcs.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 156.00
2017 United States of America $1 - Lot of 100 Consecutive4872017 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.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 156.00
Honolulu Clearing House $1, 1933 Depression Scrip488Honolulu Clearing House $1, 1933 Depression Scrip
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HI51-1, PMG Choice Unc. 64 EPQ. S/N:73996/C.
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for 348.00
Bank of Canada $1 - $100, 1954 - Identical Devil's Face Serial Numbered Set489Bank 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...
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 7,250.00
Sold for 11,700.00
Bank of Canada $1 - $20, 1954 - Identical Devil's Face Serial Numbered Set490Bank 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...
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 2,850.00
Sold for 4,680.00
Bank of Canada $1, 1954 - Low Serial Number491Bank 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.
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for 390.00
Bank of Canada $1, 1954 - Low Serial Number492Bank 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.
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for 450.00