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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Canada 1c and 25c Error Lot252 - Canada 1c and 25c Error Lot
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1981 1-cent and 25-cent struck on Australian copper-nickel 5 cent planchets. Both coins are circulated, but Canada only minted coins for Australia in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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Canada 1c, 5c, and 10c Error Lot253 - Canada 1c, 5c, and 10c Error Lot
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1998 1-cent, 5-cent, and 1999 10-cent all struck on Malaysia 1.4 gram copper-nickel  5 Sen planchets. The 1-cent is in BU condition, the 5...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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Canada 1c Error Lot254 - Canada 1c Error Lot
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of 8 Canadian 1c coins, all errors from a 'strike clip' process. The struck coins, or planchets, were sheared into elliptical planchets ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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Canada 1c Error Lot255 - Canada 1c Error Lot
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of 8 Canadian 1c coins, struck by capped dies or uniface from being struck through blank planchets. These error types are highly desirable. Patric
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Canada 5c Error256 - Canada 5c Error
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1977 5-cent struck on a Costa Rica (1976) 3.49 gram copper-nickel 25 Centimos planchet. Lightly circulated (AU), this coin is from a low mintage produ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 275.00 - 550.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Canada 5c and 25c Error lot257 - Canada 5c and 25c Error lot
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1978 5-cent and 25-cent struck on Nicaragua copper-nickel 10 Centavos planchets. The 5-cent is lightly circulated (AU) but with a large scratch on the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold for (260.00 + 52.00BP) = 312.00
 
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Canada 5c Error258 - Canada 5c Error
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1981 5-cent struck on a New Zealand 2.87 g copper-nickel 5-cent planchet. Uncirculated condition (BU), and fully struck. This lot includes a 1981 New
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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Canada 5c Error259 - Canada 5c Error
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1986 5-cent struck on a Dominican Republic 2.49 gram copper-nickel planchet. Bright BU off-metal, seldom seen from this host country's planchet....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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Canada 5c Error260 - Canada 5c Error
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1998 5-cent struck on a Malaysia 2.84 gram copper-nickel 10 Sen planchet. Circulated (EF) but considerably scarce off-metal type. This lot includes a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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Canada 5c Error261 - Canada 5c Error
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
2001P 5-cent struck on a Panama 2.50 gram copper-plated zinc 1 Centesimo planchet. Beautiful BU off-metal error, less than five are known of this type
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Canada 10c Error262 - Canada 10c Error
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1997 10-cent struck on a Singapore 1.58 gram aluminum-bronze 5-cent planchet (KM #99). Mint state and a beautiful golden colour, makes this off-metal
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold for (525.00 + 105.00BP) = 630.00
 
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Canada 10c Error263 - Canada 10c Error
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
2007 10-cent struck on a Ghana 2.55 gram nickel-clad steel planchet. This modern issue is considerably thicker than normal Canadian multi-ply plated 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold for (220.00 + 44.00BP) = 264.00
 
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Canada 25-cent Error264 - Canada 25-cent Error
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1978 25-cent struck on a Canadian 1-cent planchet (3.16 grams). Mint state red-brown condition, lots of lustre. Patrick Glassford Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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Canada 25-cent Error265 - Canada 25-cent Error
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1978 25-cent struck on a Barbados 5.45 gram copper-nickel 25-cent planchet. This off-metal error is circulated (EF), as it would have likely escaped d
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Canada 25-cent Error266 - Canada 25-cent Error
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1978 25-cent struck on a New Zealand 2.79 gram copper-nickel 5-cent planchet. Bright BU condition. Patrick Glassford Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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Canada 25-cent Error267 - Canada 25-cent Error
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1981 25-cent struck on a Costa Rica 25 Centimos nickel-clad steel planchet (1980). A one-year type strike from Costa Rica, and likely quite scarce as
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 300.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Canada 25-cent Error268 - Canada 25-cent Error
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1984 25-cent struck on a New Zealand 4.06 gram bronze 2-cents planchet. A larger host planchet gives a nice full off-metal and off-colour strike, unci
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold for (240.00 + 48.00BP) = 288.00
 
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Canada 25-cent Error269 - Canada 25-cent Error
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1985 25-cent struck on a Papua New Guinea 4.05 gram bronze 2 Toea planchet. A larger host planchet gives a nice full off-metal and off-colour strike,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 750.00
Sold for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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Canada 25-cent Error270 - Canada 25-cent Error
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1986 25-cent struck on an India 2.52 gram copper-nickel 25 Paise planchet. Bright, Choice BU, well-centred off-metal error. This lot includes an older
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Canada 1999 25c Error Lot271 - Canada 1999 25c Error Lot
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
An entire single row box of BU September 1999 25c coins, all with a evidence of 1st strike inside body of figure on right. This is the "Through...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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Canada 25-cent Error272 - Canada 25-cent Error
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
2000 Harmony 25-cent struck on a 4.91 gram copper-nickel Type 1 blank, possibly intended for Panama 5 Centesimos (2001). Coin is bright BU and probabl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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Canada 25-cent Error273 - Canada 25-cent Error
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
2000 Wisdom 25-cent struck on a New Zealand 2.82 gram copper-nickel 5-cent planchet. A wonderful, bright BU off-metal error on a nice commemorative st
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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Canada 25-cent Error274 - Canada 25-cent Error
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
2011 25-cent struck on a Philippine 5.36 gram nickel-plated steel 1 Piso planchet. This coin is BU and almost a gram heavier, and noticeably thicker,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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Canada 50c lot Error275 - Canada 50c lot Error
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of 20 silver 50-cent coins ranging from 1943 to 1963, with various die cracks and various states of die deterioration, especially over the dates.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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Canada $1 Error276 - Canada $1 Error
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1982 Constitution dollar struck on a New Zealand 5.50 gram copper-nickel 10c planchet.  A visually appealing BU example. This lot includes...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,400.00
Sold for (800.00 + 160.00BP) = 960.00
 
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Canada $1 Loon Error277 - Canada $1 Loon Error
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1987 loon dollar struck on a Central African Republic 7.0 g 100 Francs nickel planchet. There is minor rim damage, but this is a nice off-metal year-o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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Canada $1 Loon Error278 - Canada $1 Loon Error
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1988 loon dollar struck on a planchet with a ragged edge of strip error. Circulated, but it is a considerable clip. This coin was originally sold in t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 180.00
Sold for (220.00 + 44.00BP) = 264.00
 
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Canada $2 Error279 - Canada $2 Error
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1996 $2 coin struck with a clipped core planchet. These are quite scarce, less than 10 examples are known. This coin is lightly circulated (AU). Patri
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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Canada $2 Error280 - Canada $2 Error
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Pair of 1996 $2 coins struck with the core visibly off-centre. One coin has the core struck off-centre at 3:00, while the other is opposite at 9:00. A
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (190.00 + 38.00BP) = 228.00
 
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Canada Error Lot281 - Canada Error Lot
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of 20 off-centre striking errors in 1-cent, 5-cent, 10-cent, and 25-cent denominations; most coins are better grades, dates range from 1958 to 199
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
 
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Canada Error Lot282 - Canada Error Lot
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of 20 Canadian error coins struck off-centre. This lot contains 1c, 10c, and 25c coins from 1961 to 1982, all circulated grades. Patrick Glassford
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Canada 1c Bulk Error Lot283 - Canada 1c Bulk Error Lot
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Single row box of Canadian BU 1-cent error coins struck 3% to >15% off-centre. 113 coins in total, there are 28 coins dated 1977, 54 coins dated ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,800.00
Sold for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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Canada 1c Bulk Error Lot284 - Canada 1c Bulk Error Lot
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Single row box of Canadian BU 1-cent error coins struck 3% to >15% off-centre. 96 coins in total, there are 10 coins dated 1964 to 1977, 58 coins...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
 
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Canada Bulk Error Lot285 - Canada Bulk Error Lot
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Single row box of Canadian circulated error coins struck on clipped planchets in denominations from 1c to 25c. 117 coins in total, some older dates, i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 600.00
Sold for (230.00 + 46.00BP) = 276.00
 
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Canada Bulk Error Lot286 - Canada Bulk Error Lot
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Single row box of Canadian circulated error coins struck on clipped planchets in denominations from 1c to 25c. 117 coins in total, some older dates, i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 600.00
Sold for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Canada Bulk Error Lot287 - Canada Bulk Error Lot
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Single row box of Canadian circulated error coins struck on clipped planchets in denominations from 1c to 25c. 114 coins in total, some older dates, i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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Canada Bulk Error Lot288 - Canada Bulk Error Lot
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Single row box of mixed Canadian errors, ranging from minor clips and strike through errors, to some more significant errors (e.g., off-centre strikes
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 600.00
Sold for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Canada 1967 Fifty Cents - Double Struck Error289 - Canada 1967 Fifty Cents - Double Struck Error
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
NGC MS-64. Double Struck. Rotated in collar. Nice bright example of this popular error.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (825.00 + 165.00BP) = 990.00
 
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Royal Canadian Mint Salesman Sample290 - Royal Canadian Mint Salesman Sample
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
SS-2. 30mm. Two-ply copper-plated steel, bronze colour, plain edge. 8.9 gms.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Royal Canadian Mint Salesman Sample291 - Royal Canadian Mint Salesman Sample
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
SS-5. 35mm. Multi-ply nickel plated steel, silver colour, plain edge, 9.1 gms.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Royal Canadian Mint Salesman Sample292 - Royal Canadian Mint Salesman Sample
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
SS-8. 30mm. Brass-plated steel, gold colour, plain edge. 9.1 gms.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Royal Canadian Mint “Colour Technology” Test Tokens293 - Royal Canadian Mint “Colour Technology” Test Tokens
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Two Test Tokens from the 2015 Currency Conference held in Vancouver, BC. Canada. Flag Token, ABCDEFG 1234, multiple nickel plated steel, magnetic. 24m
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold for (2,600.00 + 520.00BP) = 3,120.00
 
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1973 Large Bust PL Set294 - 1973 Large Bust PL Set
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Original mint 1973 PL Set with the rare Large Bust 25 cent.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (230.00 + 46.00BP) = 276.00
 
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1997 Alexander Graham Bell $100 Gold Coin295 - 1997 Alexander Graham Bell $100 Gold Coin
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
In case with COA #20,819/25,000.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold for (525.00 + 105.00BP) = 630.00
 
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2001 Library of Parliament $100 Gold Coin296 - 2001 Library of Parliament $100 Gold Coin
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
In case with COA #4819/10,000.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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2002 Leduc Oil $100 Gold Coin297 - 2002 Leduc Oil $100 Gold Coin
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
In case with COA #2249/10,000.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold for (575.00 + 115.00BP) = 690.00
 
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Gold Maple Leaf Uniface Lucite Replica Set from the Royal Canadian Mint298 - Gold Maple Leaf Uniface Lucite Replica Set from the Royal Canadian Mint
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Gold Maple Leaf Uniface Lucite Replica Set from the Royal Canadian Mint. An identical set sold in our spring 2022 Expo sale, lot #1422 for $1200 plus
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Gold Maple Leaf Uniface Lucite Replica Set299 - Gold Maple Leaf Uniface Lucite Replica Set
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Complete fractional set encased in lucite from the Royal Canadian Mint. Recent sales include a four-piece set
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold for (1,550.00 + 310.00BP) = 1,860.00
 
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2016 Five Cents (Beaver) Colorized Big Coin Series300 - 2016 Five Cents (Beaver) Colorized Big Coin Series
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
First release. NGC Proof 70.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold for (290.00 + 58.00BP) = 348.00
 
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2016 Five Cents (Beaver) Colorized Big Coin Series301 - 2016 Five Cents (Beaver) Colorized Big Coin Series
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
First release, NGC Proof 69.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (240.00 + 48.00BP) = 288.00
 
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