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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6991849 Farmer's Joint Stock Bank $5Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1849 Farmer's Joint Stock Bank $5 - CH 280-12-06, AU, stain, "C" Overprint, S/N:4594.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to a*********r for 192.00
7011872 Farmers Bank of Rustico $1Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1872 Farmers Bank of Rustico $1 - CH 290-12-02, Nice VG. Graffiti at top right. 38 recorded in census. S/N:05137/A.
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
7021909 Bank of Hamilton $5Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1909 Bank of Hamilton $5 - CH 345-20-02, Red "E" Overprint, Fine, pressed, crayon mark on front, S/N:656506.
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 650.00
7031914 Bank of Hamilton $10Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1914 Bank of Hamilton $10 - CH 345-20-10, Red "C" Overprint, aVF, pressed, S/N:670511.
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
7041837 Henry's Bank $1Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1837 Henry's Bank $1 - CH 357-12-02, VG with tear on right hand side, S/N:9288/B.
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 180.00
7071910 Imperial Bank of Canada $10Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1910 Imperial Bank of Canada $10 - CH 375-12-10, Waterlow & Sons produced this attractive and popular note, featuring Queen Alexandra at left. ...
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 2,200.00
7081917 Imperial Bank of Canada $100Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1917 Imperial Bank of Canada $100 - CH 375-16-24C, $100 counterfeit, EF.
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
7091923 Imperial Bank of Canada $10Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1923 Imperial Bank of Canada $10 - CH 375-18-08, Fine, stains, S/N:S576055/A.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to D***4 for 156.00
7101923 Imperial Bank of Canada $20Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1923 Imperial Bank of Canada $20 - CH 375-18-10, Fine, pressed, S/N:065448/D.
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for 160.00
7111934 Imperial Bank of Canada $10Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1934 Imperial Bank of Canada $10 - CH 375-22-08, Fine, pressed, few ink marks at top, S/N:G175085/B.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to c*********e for 60.00
7121858 International Bank $2Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1858 International Bank $2 - CH 380-10-10-12, Fine, S/N:12759/A.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to D***4 for 144.00
7131858 International Bank $2Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1858 International Bank $2 - CH 380-10-14-12, AVF, One signature, Blue protectors, Fitch signature-small red serial numbers. Tough note in better cond
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to a*********r for 168.00
714Lot of Two 1858 International Bank $5 BanknotesGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of Two 1858 International Bank $5 Banknotes - Lot includes: CH 380-10-10-16a, AG, with multiple edge tears, S/N:18008/A; VG, with damage on bottom
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to w********i.. for 84.00
715Bank of Liverpool Pair of Reverse ProofsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Liverpool Pair of Reverse Proofs - Anything is scarce from this bank. Green tint, AU.
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
7161872 Mechanics Bank $4Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1872 Mechanics Bank $4 - CH 430-10-04a, Dual Large "A" Overprint, G-VG, S/N:24513/B.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
71718(37) Mechanics Bank of St. Johns $20Geoffrey Bell Auctions
18(37) Mechanics Bank of St. Johns $20 - CH 440-10-06, S/N:1043/A. A seldom seen issued $20 from this spurious bank, missing from most collections. W
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to j********9 for 270.00
7181837 Merchants Bank $1Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1837 Merchants Bank $1 - CH 450-10-02, AG with pieces missing, rust.
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
7191916 Merchants Bank of Canada $5Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1916 Merchants Bank of Canada $5 - CH 460-18-02, VF, 20 known, S/N:573736.
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
7211912 Molsons Bank $5Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1912 Molsons Bank $5 - CH 490-32-02, PCGS VG 10, washed, color is faded, stained. Small edge tear at top right. S/N:004053/F.
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to a**********3 for 270.00
7221922 Molsons Bank $10Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1922 Molsons Bank $10 - CH 490-40-04, BCS Choice UNC 64 Original, S/N:052745/D.
Start Price : 3,000.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
723Lot of Seven Bank of Montreal Portrait VignettesGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of Seven Bank of Montreal Portrait Vignettes - Includes Indian and Steamship from CH 505-26-20-02 and CH 505-26-12-10. Portraits include Gardner,
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to a*********r for 150.00
724Lot of Three Bank of Montreal BanknotesGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of Three Bank of Montreal Banknotes - Lot includes: 1914 $5, CH 505-54-04, AG pieces missing, S/N:2396356/D; 1923 $5, CH 505-56-02, VG, stain at b
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
7251931 Bank of Montreal $5Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1931 Bank of Montreal $5 - CH 505-58-02, VF, S/N:143793/C.
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to D***4 for 132.00
7261931 Bank of Montreal $5 "C" Test NoteGeoffrey Bell Auctions
1931 Bank of Montreal $5 "C" Test Note - CH 505-58-02c. One of the great rarities of 20th century Canadian chartered bank notes, this is o...
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,750.00
7271931 Bank of Montreal $10Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1931 Bank of Montreal $10 - CH 505-58-04, VF, S/N:561636/C.
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
7281935 Bank of Montreal $5Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1935 Bank of Montreal $5 - CH 505-60-02, Fine, S/N:254743/C.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
7291935 Bank of Montreal $10Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1935 Bank of Montreal $10 - CH 505-60-04, Fine, S/N:740603/A.
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
7301935 Bank of Montreal $10Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1935 Bank of Montreal $10 - CH 505-60-04, Fine, S/N:907771/A.
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
7311938 Bank of Montreal $20Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1938 Bank of Montreal $20 - CH 505-62-02, F/VF, S/N:59815/B.
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
7321922 Banque Nationale $10 SpecimenGeoffrey Bell Auctions
1922 Banque Nationale $10 Specimen - CH 510-22-04S, Uncirculated.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to n****n for 144.00
7351840 Niagara Suspension Bridge $1Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1840 Niagara Suspension Bridge $1 - CH 535-10-06-02, VG with tears on right side, ragged edges, many pin holes, S/N:306/B.
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
7361929 Bank of Nova Scotia $10Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1929 Bank of Nova Scotia $10 - CH 550-18-20b, Fine, number 14 circled on the front, otherwise nice clean example, S/N:1559511/D.
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to a*********r for 174.00
736A1908 Bank of Nova Scotia $5Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1908 Bank of Nova Scotia $5 - CH 550-28-08, Fine, no orange V's, S/N:982875/C.
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
7371837 Phenix Bank $1 RemainderGeoffrey Bell Auctions
1837 Phenix Bank $1 Remainder - CH 590-10-02-06R, unsigned and not numbered, check letter B. A very rare spurious bank note from the time of the 1837-
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
7381837 Phenix Bank $3 RemainderGeoffrey Bell Auctions
1837 Phenix Bank $3 Remainder - CH 590-10-02-06R, partially signed and numbered, 4494/D.
This note is, like the previous, a new addition to the regist
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
7391877 Bank of Prince Edward Island $1Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1877 Bank of Prince Edward Island $1 - CH 600-12-04, VG-Fine, rust stains and edge holes. S/N:31804/A.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to a*********r for 144.00
7401872 Bank of Prince Edward Island $2Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1872 Bank of Prince Edward Island $2 - CH 600-12-06, AG, rough condition, only 11 recorded on the census, S/N:5359/A.
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to c*********e for 330.00
7411872 Bank of Prince Edward Island $2Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1872 Bank of Prince Edward Island $2 - CH 600-12-06a, VG with ragged edges, stained, nice clean overprint and signatures, S/N:7746/B.
Estimate : 800.00 - 900.00
Sold to a*********r for 480.00
7421877 Bank of Prince Edward Island $2Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1877 Bank of Prince Edward Island $2 - CH 600-12-08a, Red overprint barely seen, Good with tears and pieces at top removed, S/N:13062/A.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a**********3 for 120.00
7431877 Bank of Prince Edward Island $2Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1877 Bank of Prince Edward Island $2 - CH 600-12-08a, Red overprint, VG, tear at top center and several rust stains, S/N:18085/A.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to a*********r for 120.00
7441877 Bank of Prince Edward Island $2Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1877 Bank of Prince Edward Island $2 - CH 600-12-08a, Red overprint, aVF, S/N:14369/A.
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to a*********r for 480.00
7451877 Bank of Prince Edward Island $5Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1877 Bank of Prince Edward Island $5 - CH 600-12-12a, aG, Red overprint, Rust holes, bottom right corner torn off and top left corner tip. Viewing rec
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 130.00
7461877 Bank of Prince Edward Island $5Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1877 Bank of Prince Edward Island $5 - CH 600-12-12a, VF/Fine, Red overprint, ink mark on back. S/N:9754/B.
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to a*********r for 960.00
7471872 Bank of Prince Edward Island $10 RemainderGeoffrey Bell Auctions
1872 Bank of Prince Edward Island $10 Remainder - CH 600-12-14R, Fine, with heavy folds causing tears at top at bottom, S/N:04112/A.
Estimate : 400.00 - 450.00
Sold to w********i.. for 360.00