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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1873 Newfoundland Twenty Cent3011873 Newfoundland Twenty Cent
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1873 Newfoundland Twenty Cent - Fine.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to a*********r for 48.00
1876H Newfoundland Fifty Cent3021876H Newfoundland Fifty Cent
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1876H Newfoundland Fifty Cent - EF, with dark spots and a minor rim bump at 4 o'clock, good remaining details.
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to a***e for 480.00
1911 Newfoundland Fifty Cent3031911 Newfoundland Fifty Cent
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1911 Newfoundland Fifty Cent - PCGS MS-63.
Estimate : 800.00 - 900.00
Sold to a***e for 600.00
Canada. Manitoba 1898 Gold Tokens304Canada. Manitoba 1898 Gold Tokens
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Canada. Manitoba 1898 Gold Tokens - Lot of two includes: 1/2 Dollar, NGC MS-64, 1.74gr; 1 Dollar, NGC MS-64, 3.1gr. Produced in the 1950's. 2 Pcs.
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Canada305Canada
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Canada - 1913 $10 Gold NGC MS-62.
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to a*********r for 840.00
Canada306Canada
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Canada - 1914 $5 Gold ICCS MS-62.
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to a*********r for 840.00
Canada307Canada
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Canada - Lot of Three Reproduction BC Gold. We believe these were produced in 9K gold. Viewing is recommended. 3 Pcs.
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to a**********3 for 156.00
Belgium, Brabant.308Belgium, Brabant.
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Belgium, Brabant. - Philip the Good (1430-1467) Gold Florin Fr.41, (3.5gr). Weak in areas, aVF.
Estimate : 450.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
Colombia309Colombia
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Colombia - Ferdinand VII (1808-1821) Gold Escudo KM#64.2, 1820 NR. JF (Bogota). aEF, weak in center of obverse.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to a*********r for 192.00
France310France
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France - Charles V (1369-1380) Gold Franc à Pied, (3.8gr), Dup.360, Fr284. EF on a full flan.
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Iran311Iran
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Iran - Nasir al-din Shah (1848-1896) Gold Toman AH 1311 (1893) (2.8gr). KM#937, EF with mount expertly removed at 12:00.
Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9********3 for 120.00
Iran312Iran
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Iran - Reza Shah Gold Toman SH 1305(1926) (2.9gr) KM#1108, EF. One Year Type.
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 9********3 for 180.00
Iran313Iran
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Iran - Muhammed Reza Shah (1941-1979) Gold 1/2 Pahlavi SH1321 (1942) (4.1gr) KM#1147, AU. High value in Krause, $1250 in EF.
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold to 9********3 for 330.00
Argentina314Argentina
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Argentina - 1881 Peso KM#29, EF.
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*****r for 540.00
Australia315Australia
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Australia - Lot of 6 Coins: Half Penny 1931; Penny 1919, 1924, 1929 (2); Three Pence 1910. 6 Pcs.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Australia316Australia
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Australia - Proof Set 1963(m) KM#P528, 5,042 minted, with plastic case of issue. 4 Pcs.
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to t**c for 180.00
Austria, Salzburg317Austria, Salzburg
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Austria, Salzburg - Johann Ernst Thaler 1696/5 KM#254, D1234, gEF.
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 375.00
Austria318Austria
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Austria - Leopold I Thaler 1698 KM#1303.4, D3245, Hall mint, a couple of obverse digs, EF.
Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 450.00 - 500.00
Bolivia319Bolivia
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Bolivia - Lot of Two: Charles III of Spain, 8 Reales 1783/2 PR Potosi, KM#55 unlisted overdate, VF; Republic, 8 Soles 1845 Potosi, KM#103, weak areas,
Estimate : 180.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 190.00
Brazil320Brazil
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Brazil - Lot of Two: Joao VI 960 Reis 1818R, KM#326.1, aEF; Petrus II, 80 Reis 1832R, KM#379, aEF. 2Pcs.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 125.00
China, Yunnan Province321China, Yunnan Province
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China, Yunnan Province - 1916 50 Cents KM#480, EF/AU.
Estimate : 600.00 - 750.00
Sold to 1*****p for 480.00
China322China
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China - 1987 Silver 50 Yuan Proof Panda, 5 oz, 70mm, .999 Silver, mintage of 2,500. Produced for the Atlanta Georgia Sino-American Friendship. Struck
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to t**c for 420.00
Cuba323Cuba
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Cuba - 3 Peso 1995 KM#346a, PCGS MS65. Cupro-nickel 3 Peso coin was introduced in 1990.
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
Cyprus324Cyprus
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Cyprus - 1908 1/2 Piastre KM# 11, EF.
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
Denmark325Denmark
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Denmark - Christian VIII Specie Daler 1846vs KM#720.3, toned gEF.
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Dominican Republic326Dominican Republic
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Dominican Republic - 1891 5 Francos KM#12, EF.
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to t**c for 240.00
France327France
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France - Louis XIV Ecu 1652 KM#155.19, Rennes Mint, a few adjustment marks, VF.
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
France328France
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France - Louis XVI Ecu 1781 Pau KM#572, Cow Mint mark issued for Bearn Province, Toned aEF.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
France329France
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France - Napoleon Bonaparte as Premier Consul 5 Francs KM#659.10, AN12M (1804) Toulouse, VF+.
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
France330France
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France - 1992 Proof 100 Francs KM#1010, NGC PF-69, Ultra Cameo. 15,000 mintage.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
France331France
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France - Lot of Three: Louis XV Ecu 1720B Roven, KM#459.3, VG; Louis XVI Ecu (2) 1783A, F and 1788L, KM#564, aVF. 3 Pcs.
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
France332France
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France - Lot of Two 5 Francs: Napoleon Bonaparte 5 Francs, 1806L Bayonne, KM#673.8, gF; Second Republic 5 Francs, 1850A, KM#761.1, near EF. 2 Pcs.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a**********3 for 108.00
France333France
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France - Lot of 814 Miscellaneous French Related Coins.Some silver included, all identified, packaged and ready to go for dealer inventory or beginner
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
Great Britain, England334Great Britain, England
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Great Britain, England - Charles II Crown 1667. S.3357, VG.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 90.00
Great Britain, England335Great Britain, England
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Great Britain, England - Charles II Crown 1673 V. Quatro S.3358, F.
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to a**********3 for 192.00
Great Britain336Great Britain
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Great Britain - George III 1760-1820 Maundy Set 1800 Four Coins: 1 penny to 4 pence in Silver. Nice matching set with original toning EF and better.
Start Price : 450.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 800.00
Great Britain337Great Britain
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Great Britain - 1935 Crown KM#842, NGC PF-65, Cameo.
Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Great Britain338Great Britain
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Great Britain - 1811 1 Shilling Hampshire Davis-21, Newport Isle of Wight Token, EF.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*****k for 96.00
Great Britain339Great Britain
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Great Britain - Victoria Set of 1887 Silver Coins in custom acrylic holder. Set includes Crown down to threepence, all matching in tone. aEF and bett
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to a**********3 for 240.00
Great Britain340Great Britain
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Great Britain - Crown Young Head 1845, S.3882, scratch on cheek, toned VF+.
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
Great Britain341Great Britain
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Great Britain - Victoria, Double Florin, Jubilee Head 1890, S.3923, UNC.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to t**c for 144.00
Great Britain342Great Britain
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Great Britain - 1953 Specimen Set, In case of issue, 10 Pcs.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
Great Britain343Great Britain
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Great Britain - Lot of Two: George III Crown 1819 LX, S.3787, gF, Arabic counterstamp both sides; "Cartwheel" Twopence 1797 S.3776, KM#619...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to t**c for 90.00
Great Britain344Great Britain
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Great Britain - Lot of Three: Victoria Crown, Young Head 1844, S.3882, gF; Double Florin 1887, S.3922, cleaned AU-UNC; Edward VII Crown 1902, gVF. 3 P
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 145.00
Great Britain345Great Britain
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Great Britain - Lot of 24 Coins: 1937 half penny (7); 1937 Penny (4); 1935 Penny; 1897 Penny; 1945 Two Shillings; 1934 Farthing; 1937 Three Pence; 190
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Greece346Greece
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Greece - 1828 10 Lepta KM#3, EF.
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Hong Kong347Hong Kong
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Hong Kong - 1866 20 Cents KM#7, AU.
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Hungary348Hungary
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Hungary - Rudolph II (1567-1612), Thaler 1590KB, D.8066. aEF.
Estimate : 350.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 350.00
Italy, Papal States349Italy, Papal States
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Italy, Papal States - 1796 2 1/2 Baiocchi KM#1240, XF.
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Mexico350Mexico
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Mexico - Ferdinand VII 8 Reales - Lot of Two: KM#111, Zacatecas Mint 1821 RG; KM#111, Mexico City Mint 1819JJ. VF. 2 Pcs.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 75.00