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Toronto Coin Expo Spring Sale 2014

Auction CurrencyCAD Auction LocationToronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street (1 street north of Bloor), Toronto, Ontario, M4W 2G8, Canada In Person PreviewLocation:

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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1815 Canadian Army Bill6491815 Canadian Army Bill
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1815 Canadian Army Bill - Army Bill with the words "dix piasters". A $10.00 denomination, S/N:5468, the only recorded denomination, most r...
Start Price : 12,500.00 | Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
1911-12 Newfoundland Government 25 Cents Cash Note6501911-12 Newfoundland Government 25 Cents Cash Note
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1911-12 Newfoundland Government 25 Cents Cash Note - CH NF-7b, VF, S/N:05442.
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to b****s for 660.00
1912-13 Newfoundland Government 25 Cents Cash Note6511912-13 Newfoundland Government 25 Cents Cash Note
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1912-13 Newfoundland Government 25 Cents Cash Note - CH NF-7c, Fine with multiple tears at the top, stain at right, S/N:10590.
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to a**********3 for 198.00
1911-12 Newfoundland Government 50 Cents Cash Note6521911-12 Newfoundland Government 50 Cents Cash Note
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1911-12 Newfoundland Government 50 Cents Cash Note - CH NF-8b, PMG Very Fine 20, S/N:18063.
Estimate : 800.00 - 850.00
Sold to b****s for 720.00
1912-15 Newfoundland Government 50 Cents Cash Note6531912-15 Newfoundland Government 50 Cents Cash Note
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1912-15 Newfoundland Government 50 Cents Cash Note - CH NF-8c, Fine, pressed, S/N:64504.
Estimate : 200.00 - 360.00
Sold to a*********r for 270.00
Caribou Vignette from Newfoundland Treasury Notes of 1920.654Caribou Vignette from Newfoundland Treasury Notes of 1920.
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Caribou Vignette from Newfoundland Treasury Notes of 1920. - Produced by the American Banknote Co.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
1920 Government of Newfoundland $16551920 Government of Newfoundland $1
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1920 Government of Newfoundland $1 - CH NF-12c, Fine, S/N:A236529.
Estimate : 500.00 - 575.00
Sold to floor for 275.00
Bank of Acadia Nova Scotia Reverse Proof656Bank of Acadia Nova Scotia Reverse Proof
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Bank of Acadia Nova Scotia Reverse Proof - Green tint, very attractive.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j********9 for 72.00
1837 Agricultural Bank $26571837 Agricultural Bank $2
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1837 Agricultural Bank $2 - CH 20-10-10, 12B, VG/Fine, S/N:12/B. A very rare Agricultural Bank $2 of the first issue, but dated 21st Sept. 1837 and pa
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
1835 Agricultural Bank $16581835 Agricultural Bank $1
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1835 Agricultural Bank $1 - CH 20-12-02-02, Fine, S/N:1918/A.
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to D***4 for 120.00
1835 Agricultural Bank $46591835 Agricultural Bank $4
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1835 Agricultural Bank $4 - CH 20-12-02-10, Fine with a nick out of bottom margin, S/N:779/D.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to a**********3 for 204.00
1835 Agricultural Bank $56601835 Agricultural Bank $5
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1835 Agricultural Bank $5 - CH 20-12-02-14, lovely vignettes, original extremely fine, one tiny hole at right side. S/N:2081/C.
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for 125.00
1929 Barclays Bank of Canada $5, $10 Front & Back Proofs with Vignette6611929 Barclays Bank of Canada $5, $10 Front & Back Proofs with Vignette
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1929 Barclays Bank of Canada $5, $10 Front & Back Proofs with Vignette - CH 30-10-02P, 04P; Includes $5, $10 front and back proofs with Barclays...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
1935 Barclays Bank of Canada $56621935 Barclays Bank of Canada $5
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1935 Barclays Bank of Canada $5 - CH 30-12-02, VG, S/N:D110615.
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to a*********r for 300.00
Lot of Two Barclays Bank of Canada $10 Banknotes663Lot of Two Barclays Bank of Canada $10 Banknotes
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Lot of Two Barclays Bank of Canada $10 Banknotes - Lot includes: CH 30-12-06, VG with ink stain on left side, S/N:E092191; CH 30-12-08, VG with tape r
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j********9 for 132.00
La Banque de Boucherville $1664La Banque de Boucherville $1
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La Banque de Boucherville $1 - CH 35-10-02R, Boucherville, Quebec, UNC.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 130.00
1859 Bank of Brantford $56651859 Bank of Brantford $5
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1859 Bank of Brantford $5 - CH 40-10-02-08, VG/Fine, S/N:3982/A.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to j********9 for 240.00
Lot of Two 1859 Bank of Brantford Banknotes666Lot of Two 1859 Bank of Brantford Banknotes
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Lot of Two 1859 Bank of Brantford Banknotes - Lot includes: $4 CH 40-10-02-06a, Westbrook, Purple OP, Good with split down the center, top right corn
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j********9 for 168.00
1886 Bank of British North America $5 Proof6671886 Bank of British North America $5 Proof
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1886 Bank of British North America $5 Proof - CH 55-22-02P, PCGS Choice About New 55, hole punch cancelled, a few staple holes.
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
1901 Bank of Commerce $56681901 Bank of Commerce $5
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1901 Bank of Commerce $5 - CH 75-14-06, Attractive note with bold signatures, lots of body for a Fine, S/N:395551/B.
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 650.00
1901 Canadian Bank of Commerce $106691901 Canadian Bank of Commerce $10
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1901 Canadian Bank of Commerce $10 - CH 75-14-20b, An attractive example of this very difficult note, ex Amon Carter collection. Only six examples ar
Start Price : 3,200.00 | Estimate : 4,000.00 - 4,500.00
1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce $56701917 Canadian Bank of Commerce $5
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1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce $5 - CH 75-16-02-04, The white background $5 with multicoloured seal is a tough note, much rarer than the 1917 $100. O
Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Lot of Two 1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce Banknotes671Lot of Two 1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce Banknotes
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Lot of Two 1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce Banknotes - Lot includes: $5 CH 75-16-04-06b, Pressed VG with staining on right side, S/N:B403563/A; $10 CH
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to a*********r for 216.00
1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce $106721917 Canadian Bank of Commerce $10
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1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce $10 - CH 75-16-04-10a aVF. Rare Rowley signature. General manager typed in italics. 20 recorded on census. S/N:110298.
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to j********9 for 450.00
1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce $106731917 Canadian Bank of Commerce $10
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1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce $10 - CH 75-16-04-12c, PMG Choice Fine 15, Decorative Logan, S/N:339992/B.
Estimate : 700.00 - 750.00
Sold to j********9 for 600.00
1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce $206741917 Canadian Bank of Commerce $20
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1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce $20 - CH 75-16-04-20b, VF, Large Logan, only 3 known, S/N:216344/B.
Start Price : 1,800.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce $506751917 Canadian Bank of Commerce $50
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1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce $50 - CH 75-16-04-22c, Fine+, Olive Tint, 17 known, S/N:13939/D.
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
Lot of Two 1935 Bank of Commerce Notes676Lot of Two 1935 Bank of Commerce Notes
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Lot of Two 1935 Bank of Commerce Notes - Lot includes: $5, CH 75-18-02, BCS Very Fine 25, S/N:212059/C; $10, CH 75-18-06, BCS Very Fine 20, S/N:508024
Estimate : 180.00 - 200.00
Sold to w********i.. for 216.00
Lot of Three 1935 Bank of Commerce Banknotes677Lot of Three 1935 Bank of Commerce Banknotes
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Lot of Three 1935 Bank of Commerce Banknotes - Lot includes: $5 CH 75-18-04, VG, S/N:A268856/A; $20 CH 75-18-06, Fine, S/N:246966/A; $20 CH 75-18-10,
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 130.00
1938 Canadian Bank of Commerce £1 Kingston, Jamaica6781938 Canadian Bank of Commerce £1 Kingston, Jamaica
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1938 Canadian Bank of Commerce £1 Kingston, Jamaica - CH 75-26-02, S/N:22882. A lovely example of this rare and popular Caribbean note, one of ...
Start Price : 7,500.00 | Estimate : 10,000.00 - 12,000.00
1836 Banque Canadienne $26791836 Banque Canadienne $2
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1836 Banque Canadienne $2 - CH 80-10-04, VG, Large tear at bottom center.
Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold to j********9 for 390.00
Lot of Three Banque Canadienne Nationale Portrait Vignettes680Lot of Three Banque Canadienne Nationale Portrait Vignettes
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Lot of Three Banque Canadienne Nationale Portrait Vignettes - Lot includes portraits of JM Wilson, FL Beique, Beaudry Leman. 3 Pcs.
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
1925 Banque Canadienne Nationale $56811925 Banque Canadienne Nationale $5
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1925 Banque Canadienne Nationale $5 - CH 85-10-02, PMG GEM UNCIRCULATED 65 EPQ, Nice large center vignette, S/N:2558656/A.
Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
1925 Banque Canadienne Nationale $1006821925 Banque Canadienne Nationale $100
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1925 Banque Canadienne Nationale $100 - CH 85-10-10, PMG Fine 15, Presentable high denomination note, Only 9 known, S/N:038168/A.
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,300.00
Sold to floor for 2,200.00
1935 Banque Canadienne Nationale $56831935 Banque Canadienne Nationale $5
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1935 Banque Canadienne Nationale $5 - CH 85-14-02, BCS Extra Fine 40, S/N:036946/A.
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for 180.00
Lot of Two 1935 Banque Canadienne Nationale Banknotes684Lot of Two 1935 Banque Canadienne Nationale Banknotes
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Lot of Two 1935 Banque Canadienne Nationale Banknotes - Lot includes: $5 CH 85-14-02, VG, tear at top left and weak bottom corners, S/N:265689/D; $10
Estimate : 90.00 - 125.00
Sold to a*********r for 72.00
1935 Banque Canadienne Nationale $106851935 Banque Canadienne Nationale $10
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1935 Banque Canadienne Nationale $10 - CH 85-14-04, BCS Very Fine 25, S/N:280344/C.
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Lot of Three Bank of Clifton Banknotes686Lot of Three Bank of Clifton Banknotes
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Lot of Three Bank of Clifton Banknotes - Lot includes: 1859 $5, CH 125-10-02-06, AG, with thins and tears, S/N:4551/C; 1861 $2, CH 125-12-12, Good wit
Estimate : 150.00 - 180.00
Sold to D***4 for 120.00
1859 Colonial Bank of Canada $46871859 Colonial Bank of Canada $4
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1859 Colonial Bank of Canada $4 - CH 130-10-02-08, VF, S/N:1604/A.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
1859 Colonial Bank of Canada $46881859 Colonial Bank of Canada $4
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1859 Colonial Bank of Canada $4 - CH 130-10-04-08, VF/EF, One signature, S/N:681/C.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
British American Bank Note Co., Vignette.689British American Bank Note Co., Vignette.
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British American Bank Note Co., Vignette. - This vignette, entitled “Old Salt”, was used on the Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $20 note of 1888 and a
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to a*****4 for 72.00
1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $26901888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $2
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1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $2 - CH 185-18-02, PMG Fine 12 NET, Rust damage. Green tint, 30 on the registry. S/N:01562/A.
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,750.00
Sold to b****s for 1,020.00
1854 Commercial Bank of the Midland District $106911854 Commercial Bank of the Midland District $10
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1854 Commercial Bank of the Midland District $10 - CH 190-22-04C. Fine Condition. All surviving notes are known to be counterfeit. S/N 22059
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
1876 Consolidated Bank of Canada $46921876 Consolidated Bank of Canada $4
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1876 Consolidated Bank of Canada $4 - CH 205-10-02a, PMG Very Good 6, brown staining, St. Catharines "C" Overprint, ONLY ONE KNOWN, Overpr...
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
Lot of Three Dominion Bank Portrait Vignettes693Lot of Three Dominion Bank Portrait Vignettes
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Lot of Three Dominion Bank Portrait Vignettes - Lot includes: Robert Rae, Clifton H. Carlisle, Dudley Dawson. 3 Pcs.
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Lot of Three Dominion Bank Portrait Vignettes694Lot of Three Dominion Bank Portrait Vignettes
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Lot of Three Dominion Bank Portrait Vignettes - Lot includes: Clifton Carlisle, Bogart, Austin. 3 Pcs.
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Lot of Two 1935 Dominion Bank Notes695Lot of Two 1935 Dominion Bank Notes
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Lot of Two 1935 Dominion Bank Notes - Lot includes: $5 CH 220-26-02, VG, S/N:771588; $10 CH 220-26-04, Fine with stains, S/N:798075. 2 Pcs.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a*********r for 108.00
Lot of Two 1938 Dominion Bank Notes696Lot of Two 1938 Dominion Bank Notes
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Lot of Two 1938 Dominion Bank Notes - Lot includes: $5, CH 220-28-02, VF with minor tear at top center, S/N:328653; $10, CH 220-28-04, Pressed Fine wi
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to a**********3 for 108.00
Eastern Bank of Canada Seal697Eastern Bank of Canada Seal
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Eastern Bank of Canada Seal - Beautiful blue seal with all the popular Eastern scenes: Fishing, Sailing, Agriculture, and local scenery.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
1849 Farmer's Joint Stock Bank $56981849 Farmer's Joint Stock Bank $5
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1849 Farmer's Joint Stock Bank $5 - CH 280-12-06, Fine, rust stains. Red Z overprint, S/N:11162/A.
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to D***4 for 120.00