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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639Canadian Bank of Commerce $10, 1917 - RowleyGeoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 75-16-04-10. BCS Very Good 10, Aird-Rowley, General Manager in italics. A highly underrated note with only 27 known on the CPMS registry. S/N:23310
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for 312.00
640Commercial Bank of Canada $1, 1860Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 155-12-04-02. PMG Very Good 10, rust. S/N:16700/A. Ex: William King.
Estimate : 7,500.00 - 8,000.00
Sold for 4,800.00
643Dominion Bank $5, 1881Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 220-12-04. PMG Fine 12, pink ink on back. S/N:47333/D.
Estimate : 14,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold for 10,800.00
644Dominion Bank $5, 1881 - SpecimenGeoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 220-12-04S. PCGS New 61, minor mounting stains. Seated woman with sheaf of wheat. S/N:0000.
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold for 1,320.00
645Farmers Bank of Rustico $1, 1872Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 290-12-02. VG with top left corner tip removed. Rarely offered. S/N:04257/B. Part of the Dickieson Collection.
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for 1,620.00
646Farmers Bank of Rustico $5, 1872Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 290-12-06. Good condition, a large vertical piece missing on right side. Very rare with only 6 known, one of these is in an institutional collectio
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 1,020.00
648Banque D'Hochelaga $5, 1898Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 360-18-02. Steamship vignette, PMG Choice Fine 15, only 10 on the registry. S/N:263538.
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for 2,640.00
649Banque D'Hochelaga $20, 1914Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 360-22-06. PMG Very Good 8, tears and writing. Rarely offered note with only 3 on the registry, featuring Jacques Cartier. S/N:008075/A.
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 6,000.00
Sold for 5,160.00
651Home Bank of Canada $5, 1914Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 365-10-04. PMG Very Good 10. S/N:114674/A.
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 6,500.00
Sold for 3,720.00
652International Bank $1, 1858Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 380-10-08-04. CCC Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ, Finch, Brown Protectors with RED serial numbers. Centre Niagara Falls Vignette. S/N:15077
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for 780.00
653International Bank $1, 1858Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 380-10-12. Fine Condition, there are 6 notes in the registry for this serial number range. In a nice presentation. S/N:10278/B.
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 204.00
654Merchants Bank of Canada $2, 1868 - Toronto O/PGeoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 460-10-04a. Legacy Fine 15, restorations. Only 3 available outside of institutional collections. S/N:28062/B.
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold for 10,800.00
655AMerchants Bank of Canada $10, 1916Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 460-18-04. PCGS Choice Fine 15, few edge splits are noted. S/N: 774386/F.
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,000.00
657aMolsons Bank $10, 1900Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 490-22-32. PMG Fine 12. There is some damage on left side. Only 6 on the registry, 2 of these are in institutional collections. S/N: 86479/A.
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 5,500.00
Sold for 2,520.00
658Molsons Bank $5, 1904Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 490-26-04. PMG Very Good 8. S/N:327356/D.
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,300.00
Sold for 2,400.00
659Molsons Bank $5, 1912Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 490-32-02. PMG Choice Very Fine 35. Fresh with bold colour and signature. S/N:311071/F.
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for 1,800.00
661Bank of Montreal $1 (5 Shillings), 1849Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 505-20-06-02. Legacy Very Fine 20, small edge tears. Engraved Date; Green Protector; One Signature; Montreal Issue. S/N:150951.
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 6,000.00
Sold for 3,720.00
661aBank of Montreal $5, 1888Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 505-38-02a. PMG Choice Fine 15. 12 are on the registry, 3 of those are in institutional collections. S/N: 24501/B.
Estimate : 4,250.00 - 5,500.00
Sold for 3,000.00
661bBank of Montreal $5, 1891Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 505-40-02. PMG Fine 12. Rust stains are present but not noted on holder. Scrace with only 5 known. S/N: 05399/B.
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold for 4,800.00
662Bank of Montreal $50, 1891 - SpecimenGeoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 505-40-08S. Legacy Superb Gem New 68 PPQ, hole punch cancelled. S/N:00000/A.
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold for 3,600.00
664Bank of Montreal $5, 1911Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 505-50-02. Legacy Fine 12. S/N:057675/B.
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 2,600.00
Sold for 1,500.00
665Bank of Montreal $10, 1914Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 505-54-06. Legacy Very Fine 30. S/N:1106332/B.
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold for 360.00
666Bank of Montreal $10, 1914Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 505-54-08. Legacy Very Fine 35 PPQ. S/N:1650011/A.
Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold for 360.00
667Bank of Montreal $20, 1914Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 505-54-12. PMG Choice Extremely Fine 45. S/N:447690/C.
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,400.00
Sold for 870.00
668Bank of Montreal $50, 1914Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 505-54-16. PMG Very Fine 30, pinholes, tears. Rarely offered high denomination. S/N:018740/A.
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 4,875.00
Sold for 3,600.00
669Bank of Montreal $5, 1923Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 505-56-02. Legacy Extremely Fine 40. S/N:4075903/B.
Estimate : 400.00 - 425.00
Sold for 240.00
670Bank of Montreal $5, 1931Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 505-58-02. Legacy Extremely Fine 45 PPQ. A fresh and bright original note, S/N:373418/B.
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for 216.00
673Bank of Montreal $20, 1935Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 505-60-06. BCS AU50. S/N:077204/A.
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold for 300.00
674Bank of Montreal $5, 1938Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 505-62-02. Legacy Choice AU55 PPQ. S/N:404968/A.
Estimate : 500.00 - 575.00
Sold for 300.00
675Bank of Montreal $20, 1938Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 505-62-06. Legacy Gem New 66 PPQ. S/N:50136/D.
Estimate : 550.00 - 750.00
Sold for 480.00
677Banque Nationale $5, 1922Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 510-22-02S. CCC Gem Unc 65 EPQ.
Estimate : 275.00 - 300.00
Sold for 570.00
683Bank of Nova Scotia $10, 1924Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 550-18-18. BCS Fine 15, holes, tear. S/N:1288963/A.
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold for 312.00