Toronto Coin Expo Spring Sale 2014

Auction Details

We are once again pleased to conduct our auction, in conjunction with the 2014 Spring Toronto Coin Expo. In this auction we are featuring The George H. Thomson collection of pre-Confederation tokens, and the Lorne Barnes collection of pre-Confederation Nova Scotia tokens. The sale is complimented with selections from numerous other consignors rounding out another outstanding auction. We feel privileged to be given the opportunity to be entrusted with such treasures and thank our contributors who have placed their faith in us.

We can't wait to see you at the Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto. Come and join us in person, or place your bids by phone/fax, email, or regular mail.

We look forward to helping you acquire the missing pieces of your collections.
The Cataloguers have taken every reasonable measure to ensure that all the lots are as described by Geoffrey Bell Auctions. Many of the lots are third party graded by PCGS, PMG, ICCS - We feel these are the most recognized grading companies in the industry.
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1864 Nova Scotia Half Cent13021864 Nova Scotia Half Cent
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1864 Nova Scotia Half Cent - Red & Brown, Uncirculated, some spotting. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
1864 Nova Scotia Half Cent13031864 Nova Scotia Half Cent
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1864 Nova Scotia Half Cent - Red & Brown, Uncirculated. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 90.00
1864 Nova Scotia Half Cent13041864 Nova Scotia Half Cent
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1864 Nova Scotia Half Cent - Red, Choice Uncirculated. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
1864 Nova Scotia Half Cent13051864 Nova Scotia Half Cent
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1864 Nova Scotia Half Cent - Red & Brown, AU/Uncirculated, three small nicks on cheek. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Co...
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to a**********3 for 36.00
1864 Nova Scotia Half Cent13061864 Nova Scotia Half Cent
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1864 Nova Scotia Half Cent - Red & Brown, Uncirculated. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to p******g for 60.00
1861 Nova Scotia One Cent13071861 Nova Scotia One Cent
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1861 Nova Scotia One Cent - Small rosebud, EF. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to a**********3 for 24.00
Lot of Two 1862 Nova Scotia One Cents1308Lot of Two 1862 Nova Scotia One Cents
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Lot of Two 1862 Nova Scotia One Cents - Lot includes: VG and Fine (once cleaned). 2 Pcs. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Colle
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold to a**********3 for 90.00
1861 New Brunswick Half Cent13091861 New Brunswick Half Cent
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1861 New Brunswick Half Cent - Lustrous AU, some light marks on the Queen’s neck and in the field in front of the bust. This lot is part of the ex
Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 475.00
1864 New Brunswick One Cent13101864 New Brunswick One Cent
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1864 New Brunswick One Cent - Tall 6, Nice EF. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Estimate : 60.00 - 75.00
Sold to c****s for 36.00
1864 New Brunswick Five Cents13111864 New Brunswick Five Cents
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1864 New Brunswick Five Cents - Large 6, about Fine. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 405.00
1862 New Brunswick Ten Cents13121862 New Brunswick Ten Cents
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1862 New Brunswick Ten Cents - Double-punched 2. Lightly cleaned VF. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 325.00
Lot of Four 1862 New Brunswick Coins1313Lot of Four 1862 New Brunswick Coins
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Lot of Four 1862 New Brunswick Coins - Lot includes: 10 cents, Good; 20 cents, F/VF, reverse scratches at and beneath date; 20 cents, Good; 20 cents,
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
1864 New Brunswick Ten Cents13141864 New Brunswick Ten Cents
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1864 New Brunswick Ten Cents - About F/VF, scratch. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to a**********3 for 72.00
Maritime Lot of Coins1315Maritime Lot of Coins
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Maritime Lot of Coins - Lot includes: Nova Scotia ½ cent, 1861 (4); Nova Scotia ½ cent, 1864 (2); Nova Scotia 1 cent, 1861 (5); Nova Scoti...
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to j****0 for 168.00
Lot of Two 1858 Province of Canada One Cent1316Lot of Two 1858 Province of Canada One Cent
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Lot of Two 1858 Province of Canada One Cent - Lot includes: VG and Fine. 2 Pcs. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to a**********3 for 90.00
1859 Province of Canada One Cent13171859 Province of Canada One Cent
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1859 Province of Canada One Cent - Double-punched narrow 9, #1, Fine+. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 400.00
1859 Province of Canada One Cent13181859 Province of Canada One Cent
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1859 Province of Canada One Cent - Double-punched narrow 9, #2, about EF. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9********3 for 156.00
Lot of Three 1858 Province of Canada Five Cents1319Lot of Three 1858 Province of Canada Five Cents
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Lot of Three 1858 Province of Canada Five Cents - Lot includes: VF, marks below date; another, 5 cents, 1858, Fine; another, 5 cents, 1858, VG. All s
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to p****w for 84.00
1858 Province of Canada Ten Cents13201858 Province of Canada Ten Cents
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1858 Province of Canada Ten Cents - EF/AU with attractive toning and striking reverse die break. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thom
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to c********v.. for 168.00
1858 Province of Canada Ten Cents13211858 Province of Canada Ten Cents
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1858 Province of Canada Ten Cents - VF+, with interesting obverse die breaks. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 90.00
1858 Province of Canada Ten Cents13221858 Province of Canada Ten Cents
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1858 Province of Canada Ten Cents - VF+, without obverse die breaks. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to s*****m for 120.00
1858 Province of Canada Twenty Cents13231858 Province of Canada Twenty Cents
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1858 Province of Canada Twenty Cents - AVF. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to j********s.. for 180.00
Lot of Thirteen 1859 Province of Canada One Cents1324Lot of Thirteen 1859 Province of Canada One Cents
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Lot of Thirteen 1859 Province of Canada One Cents - Lot includes: Fair to VF. Average VG. 13 Pcs. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thom
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
Lot of 2 British Colonies Coins1325Lot of 2 British Colonies Coins
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Lot of 2 British Colonies Coins - Lot includes: Prince Edward Island 1 cent, 1871, red and brown EF+; British Colonies Anchor Money, Quarter Dollar, 1
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to a**********3 for 48.00
Lot of Three Br 5211326Lot of Three Br 521
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Lot of Three Br 521 - Lot includes: City Bank Penny, large ground, large period, Courteau 8b, VF+; large ground, no period, Courteau 9b[?], but may be
Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
Lot of Three Br 5211327Lot of Three Br 521
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Lot of Three Br 521 - Lot includes: City Bank Penny, large ground, no period, Courteau 9a, EF; small ground, large period, Courteau 10, VF, few obv. d
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
Br 5211328Br 521
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Br 521 - City Bank Penny, small ground, large period, Courteau 10, AU. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
Br 5211329Br 521
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Br 521 - City Bank Penny, small ground, small period, straight reverse, Courteau 11, sharp Unc. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomso
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold to 9********3 for 210.00
Lot of Four Br 5211330Lot of Four Br 521
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Lot of Four Br 521 - Lot includes: Quebec Bank, large ground, large period, Courteau 12, VF; large ground, no period, Courteau 13a, Fine; large ground
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
Br 5211331Br 521
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Br 521 - Quebec Bank, small ground, period, Courteau 14, Unc. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold to floor for 85.00
Br 5211332Br 521
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Br 521 - Quebec Bank, small ground, period, Courteau 14a, solid EF or better. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 130.00
Lot of Four Br 5211333Lot of Four Br 521
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Lot of Four Br 521 - Lot includes: Banque du Peuple, large ground, large period, Courteau 16a, cleaned VG, but an R.8; small ground, large period, Cou
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to a**********3 for 60.00
Lot of Two Br 5211334Lot of Two Br 521
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Lot of Two Br 521 - Lot includes: Bank of Montreal, small ground, large period, Courteau 24, about VF; large ground, no period, Courteau 29, bright un
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold to floor for 425.00
Lot of Eight Br 5221335Lot of Eight Br 522
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Lot of Eight Br 522 - Lot includes: City Bank Halfpennies, right ceriph of V in line with top of I, CH LC-8A1: Courteau 1c, VF; Courteau 1d, VF, once
Estimate : 180.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
Lot of Three Br 5221336Lot of Three Br 522
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Lot of Three Br 522 - Lot includes: Quebec Bank Halfpennies, right ceriph of V in line with top of I, CH LC-8B1: Courteau 3a, EF, some dirt; Courteau
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
Lot of Two Br 5221337Lot of Two Br 522
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Lot of Two Br 522 - Lot includes: Quebec Bank Halfpennies, right ceriph of V in line with top of I, CH LC-8B1: Courteau 3a, nice EF; right ceriph of V
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Lot of Two Br 5221338Lot of Two Br 522
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Lot of Two Br 522 - Lot includes: Banque du Peuple Halfpennies, right ceriph of V in line with top of I, CH LC-8C1: Courteau 6, EF; right ceriph of V
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to t*****7 for 48.00
Lot of Two Br 5221339Lot of Two Br 522
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Lot of Two Br 522 - Lot includes: Bank of Montreal Halfpennies, CH LC-8D: Courteau 15, VF; Courteau 18, brown Unc,, expertly lacquered, Ex:Hoare sale,
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold to 9********3 for 126.00
Excellent mixed lot of 30 Habitant token varieties.1340Excellent mixed lot of 30 Habitant token varieties.
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Excellent mixed lot of 30 Habitant token varieties. - Lot includes: Br 521, City Bank Penny, large ground, no period, Courteau 9a, good Fine; another
Estimate : 180.00 - 200.00
Sold to p****w for 144.00
Lot of Three Br 5281341Lot of Three Br 528
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Lot of Three Br 528 - Lot includes: 1852 Quebec Bank Pennies, PC-4, Courteau 15, EF; Courteau 15e, EF; Courteau 15f, VF, some letters double-punched.
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to a**********3 for 72.00
Br 5281342Br 528
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Br 528 - 1852 Quebec Bank Penny, PC-4, Courteau 15a, choice AU. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to c*********6 for 156.00
Lot of Three Br 5281343Lot of Three Br 528
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Lot of Three Br 528 - Lot includes: 1852 Quebec Bank Pennies, PC-4, Courteau 15a, VF, faint scrs.in field on rev.; Courteau 15c, VF; Courteau 15f, sol
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to 9********3 for 60.00
Lot of Two Br 5291344Lot of Two Br 529
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Lot of Two Br 529 - Lot includes: 1852 Quebec Bank Halfpennies, PC-3, Courteau 5b, strong EF, pin hole mark on obv.; Courteau 5g, nice AU. 2 Pcs.
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to a**********3 for 72.00
Lot of Two Br 5291345Lot of Two Br 529
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Lot of Two Br 529 - Lot includes: 1852 Quebec Bank Halfpennies, PC-3, Courteau 5d, brown Unc.; Courteau 5e, about EF. 2 Pcs. This lot is part of
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold to floor for 85.00
Br 5261346Br 526
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Br 526 - Frontview Penny, PC-2B, Perfect Fence, Courteau 72, attractive EF+. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to r****t for 48.00
Lot of Three Br 5261347Lot of Three Br 526
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Lot of Three Br 526 - Lot includes: Frontview Penny, PC-2B, Broken Fence, Courteau 81, EF, some dirt; Courteau 82, VF; Courteau 84, good Fine. 3 Pcs.
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to 9********3 for 48.00
Br 5261348Br 526
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Br 526 - Frontview Penny, PC-2B, Broken Fence, Courteau 85, steely EF+. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to c*********6 for 72.00
Lot of Three Br 5261349Lot of Three Br 526
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Lot of Three Br 526 - Lot includes: Frontview Penny, PC-2B, Broken Fence, Courteau 87, three examples, representing different die states. First has di
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to a**********3 for 48.00
City Bank on Ribbon Original, Br 5261350City Bank on Ribbon Original, Br 526
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City Bank on Ribbon Original, Br 526 - Frontview Penny dated 1837 with City Bank on the ribbon, Courteau 88, PC-2A1, straight reverse. As Courteau poi
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 950.00
City Bank on Ribbon Restrike, Br 5261351City Bank on Ribbon Restrike, Br 526
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City Bank on Ribbon Restrike, Br 526 - Frontview Penny dated 1837 with City Bank on the ribbon, Courteau 88, PC-2A2, straight reverse. It is almost ce
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
Br 5271352Br 527
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Br 527 - 1842 Frontview Halfpenny, PC-1A1, tall trees, Courteau 40, at an R.7, the rarest of the halfpennies, VF, very old, slight scratch on roof of
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to E****1 for 540.00
Lot of Four Br 5271353Lot of Four Br 527
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Lot of Four Br 527 - Lot includes: 1842 Frontview Halfpennies, PC-1A2, heavy trees, Courteau 46, two different examples: in the first of which there a
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to 9********3 for 36.00
Br 5271354Br 527
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Br 527 - 1844 Frontview Halfpenny, PC-1B3, heavy trees, Courteau 55, red Unc. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 450.00
Br 5271355Br 527
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Br 527 - 1844 Frontview Halfpenny, PC-1B3, heavy trees, Courteau 58, red Unc. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 750.00
Lot of Five Br 5271356Lot of Five Br 527
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Lot of Five Br 527 - Lot includes: 1844 Frontview Halfpennies, PC-1B1, tall trees, Courteau 42, VF; PC-1B3, heavy trees, Courteau 55[?], VF; PC-1B3, h
Estimate : 60.00 - 85.00
Sold to r***d for 72.00
Lot of Four Br 5271357Lot of Four Br 527
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Lot of Four Br 527 - Lot includes: 1844 Frontview Halfpennies, PC-1B1, tall trees, Courteau 42, good EF; PC-1B1, tall trees, Courteau 44, EF; PC-1B3,
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
Lot of Two Br 5271358Lot of Two Br 527
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Lot of Two Br 527 - Lot includes: 1844 Frontview Halfpennies, PC-1B3, heavy trees, Courteau 54, AU; PC-1B6, small trees, Courteau 66, AU. 2 Pcs.
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
A large selection of Frontview token varieties in lower grade.1359A large selection of Frontview token varieties in lower grade.
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A large selection of Frontview token varieties in lower grade. - Lot includes: Br 526, Courteau nos. 72, 77, 86; Br 527, tall trees, Courteau nos. 41
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to 9********3 for 156.00
Br 520, Magdalen Island Penny1360Br 520, Magdalen Island Penny
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Br 520, Magdalen Island Penny - CH LC-1, about EF, with some remaining lustre in a few letters and a pleasing golden brown colouring. This lot is
Estimate : 650.00 - 750.00
Sold to a*******s for 900.00
Br 523 (1839), Sideview Penny1361Br 523 (1839), Sideview Penny
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Br 523 (1839), Sideview Penny - Courteau 38, CH LC-11Br In his Canadian Numismatics (1886), McLachlan says that he acquired his example of this token
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
Br 524 (1839), Sideview Penny1362Br 524 (1839), Sideview Penny
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Br 524 (1839), Sideview Penny - Courteau 33, CH LC-10B1, a solid VF without problems, save a couple of light marks at the left eave of the bank buildi
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,600.00
Br 524 (1839), Sideview Halfpenny1363Br 524 (1839), Sideview Halfpenny
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Br 524 (1839), Sideview Halfpenny - Courteau 33, CH LC-10B1, a very attractive AU/EF with touches of remaining lustre. Ex: Bowers & Merena, Sept...
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
Extremely Rare Banque du Peuple Sideview1364Extremely Rare Banque du Peuple Sideview
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Extremely Rare Banque du Peuple Sideview - Br 525, CH LC-11C, an extremely rare token, said to be fewer than ten examples known. In his Canadian Numis
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to a**********3 for 10,200.00
Montreal & Lachine Railroad1365Montreal & Lachine Railroad
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Montreal & Lachine Railroad - Br 530, Montreal & Lachine Railroad, CH TR-3, an always popular token, this example about EF with a couple of ...
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to a**********3 for 780.00
Lot of Five Tokens1366Lot of Five Tokens
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Lot of Five Tokens - Lot includes: Br 532, Duncan’s Halfpenny,1830, CH LC-13A, VF; Br 533, For Public Accommodation Halfpenny, CH LC-14B, plain edge,
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to a**********3 for 144.00
Br 5321367Br 532
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Br 532 - Duncan’s Halfpenny, 1841, CH LC-13B, EF+ with attractive colour. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Br 562, Molson’s Token Thick Variety1368Br 562, Molson’s Token Thick Variety
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Br 562, Molson’s Token Thick Variety - John Molson’s token, from dies cut by Jean-Marie Arnault, the obverse with its still modeled after a Scottish t
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,750.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
Br 562, Molson’s Token Thin Variety1369Br 562, Molson’s Token Thin Variety
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Br 562, Molson’s Token Thin Variety - a second Molson’s token, from dies cut by Jean-Marie Arnault, the obverse with its still modeled after a Scottis
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to s********n for 1,440.00
Br 568, Weir & Larminie1370Br 568, Weir & Larminie
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Br 568, Weir & Larminie - CH MT-7, Robert Weir’s and William Larminie’s encased 10 cent U.S. postage stamp. These Montreal exchange brokers were...
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
Br 5691371Br 569
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Br 569 - CH MT-3, Richard Devins’ and Richard Bolton’s “Vegetable Worm Pastilles” advertising token, dated July 1, 1867. Because in size and appearanc
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to p*********n for 156.00
Br 5701372Br 570
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Br 570 - CH MT- 6A1, Sharpley’s advertising card. Rice Sharpley was a jeweller and watchmaker on Notre Dame Street in old Montreal. McLachlan was of t
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to 9********3 for 108.00
Lot of 4 Lower Canada Tokens1373Lot of 4 Lower Canada Tokens
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Lot of 4 Lower Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Br 561, T.S. Brown, with S close to Co., CH LC-15A1, Fine; Br 571, H. Gagnon, St.Roch, Quebec, un centin,
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to 9********3 for 90.00
Lot of 5 Lower Canada Tokens1374Lot of 5 Lower Canada Tokens
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Lot of 5 Lower Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Br 561, T.S. Brown, with S close to Co., CH LC-15A1, Fine+; Br 563, Francis Mullins’ token, LC17-A1, look
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to p****w for 132.00
Br 6701375Br 670
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Br 670 - CH LC-45, the “Duseaman,” or American bouquet sou, with its obverse bouquet and Hard Times reverse (Low 148), whose design was originally use
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold to a**********3 for 330.00
Br 6711376Br 671
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Br 671 - Joseph Roy’s sou, thin flan, issued by him in early October 1837, after the heavier issue of his token had appeared in September 1837. Roy ap
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Br 6741377Br 674
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Br 674 - CH LC-40, Courteau 63, copper, coarsely reeded edge, a good VF; Courteau 65, copper, plain edge, EF. 2 Pcs. Both Ex: Hoare sale, June 1992,
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
Br 6741378Br 674
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Br 674 - CH LC-40, Courteau 64, copper, fine reeding on edge, Ex: Hoare sale, June 1992, lot 1041, EF+, de-lamination on reverse. This lot is part
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
Lot of Three Br 6741379Lot of Three Br 674
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Lot of Three Br 674 - Lot includes: Br 674, CH LC-40, Courteau 67, brass, coarsely reeded edge, VF, Ex: Baker Cat. no. 34 (April 1986), item 112; anot
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to w********i.. for 156.00
Br 6741380Br 674
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Br 674 - CH LC-40A-10, overstruck on a Tiffin halfpenny, Br 960, brass, evidence of a coarsely reeded edge, F-VF. The overstrikes of Breton 674 are pr
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to w********i.. for 1,020.00
Lot of 5 Lower Canada Tokens1381Lot of 5 Lower Canada Tokens
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Lot of 5 Lower Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Br 678, CH LC-23C, Fine+; Br 679, CH LC-24, Fine, some verdigris; Br 682, CH LC-22B, about VF; Br 683, CH
Estimate : 100.00 - 115.00
Sold to a**********3 for 60.00
Lot of 2 Lower Canada Tokens1382Lot of 2 Lower Canada Tokens
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Lot of 2 Lower Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Br 679, CH LC-24, EF; Br 680, CH LC-21, VF+. 2 Pcs. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thom
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Br 6801383Br 680
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Br 680 - CH LC-21, a nice token in VF+ and not easily acquired in this grade. Cataloguers persist with the notion that some of the bouquet sous were s
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
Br 6881384Br 688
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Br 688 - CH LC-31A, EF, carbon spot at stem on obv. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Br 6891385Br 689
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Br 689 - CH LC-43A3, Picault’s Sou, plain edge, with collar, struck by the Numismatic and Antiquarian Society of Montreal from dies supposed to have b
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 450.00
Br 6901386Br 690
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Br 690 - CH LC-44, the so-called Boston Sou, although it has been suggested that this token was issued by the New York City coin dealer Thomas Elder.
Estimate : 400.00 - 450.00
Sold to a**********3 for 480.00
Br 6911387Br 691
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Br 691 - LC-27, AU with tinges of remaining lustre. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
Lot of 5 Lower Canada Tokens1388Lot of 5 Lower Canada Tokens
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Lot of 5 Lower Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Br 691, CH LC-27, VF; Br 692, CH LC-32B, about VF; Br 693, CH LC-31B1, copper, VF+; Br 697, CH LC-29E1, c
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to a**********3 for 60.00
Lot of 2 Lower Canada Tokens1389Lot of 2 Lower Canada Tokens
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of 2 Lower Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Br 692, CH LC-32B, EF+; Br 694, CH LC-31C, EF+. Nice lot. 2 Pcs. This lot is part of the extensive
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Lot of 2 Lower Canada Tokens1390Lot of 2 Lower Canada Tokens
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of 2 Lower Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Br 696, CH LC-29B; Br 699, CH LC-30B, EF. 2 Pcs. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
Lot of 6 Lower Canada Tokens1391Lot of 6 Lower Canada Tokens
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of 6 Lower Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Br 700, CH LC-29C, about VF and once cleaned; Br 701, LC29D1, about VF; Br 702, CH LC-28, about VF; Br 70
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to a**********3 for 72.00
Lot of 6 Lower Canada Tokens1392Lot of 6 Lower Canada Tokens
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of 6 Lower Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Br 702, CH LC-28, Fine, dirt; Br 705, CH LC-33C1, copper, VF; Br 706, CH LC-34A1, VG; Br 710, CH LC-38A,
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Br 7081393Br 708
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 708 - CH LC-36, about EF. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
Lot of 5 Lower Canada Tokens1394Lot of 5 Lower Canada Tokens
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of 5 Lower Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Br 713, Bank Token Montreal, Courteau 8, CH LC-2A1, VF; Br 713, Courteau 9, CH LC-2A2, good EF; Br 713, C
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to a**********3 for 90.00
Br 7161395Br 716
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 716 - CH LC-4A2, the Rebellion Sou, issued in 1837, from dies engraved by Jean-Marie Arnault. Despite its denials, the Banque du Peuple, which issu
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 125.00
Large Bouquet Sous lot of Tokens.1396Large Bouquet Sous lot of Tokens.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Large Bouquet Sous lot of Tokens. - Lot includes: Br 679, CH LC-24, VG, harshly cleaned; Br 679, CH LC-24, VG/F; Br 680, CH LC-21, Fine, once cleaned;
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to r***d for 48.00
Important Study Lot of the Banque du Peuple Sou, Breton 715, CH LC-51397Important Study Lot of the Banque du Peuple Sou, Breton 715, CH LC-5
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Important Study Lot of the Banque du Peuple Sou, Breton 715, CH LC-5 - This lot of 61 pieces formed the basis for George Thomson’s definitive study of
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold to 9********3 for 570.00
Br 7171398Br 717
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 717 - Lesslie 2d.,McLachlan 31, UC 3, VF in point of wear, but porous. The Lesslie family were lifelong political reformers in Upper Canada, hence
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to a**********3 for 300.00
Lot of 5 Upper Canada Tokens1399Lot of 5 Upper Canada Tokens
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of 5 Upper Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Br 718, Lesslie Halfpennies, four varieties: McLachlan 26, CH UC-2A1, no comma, plain edge, VF; McLachlan
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to p****w for 132.00
Copper Company of Upper Canada So-called Restrike, Br 7211400Copper Company of Upper Canada So-called Restrike, Br 721
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Copper Company of Upper Canada So-called Restrike, Br 721 - Copper Company of Upper Canada, CH UC-1A2, copper, handsome Proof-like surfaces. Not a res
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to g*********s for 1,800.00
Br 7231401Br 723
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 723 - Brock Text, McLachlan 10, CH UC-5, VF. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Estimate : 50.00 - 65.00
Sold to a*******s for 120.00