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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7481872 Bank of Prince Edward Island $20 RemainderGeoffrey Bell Auctions
1872 Bank of Prince Edward Island $20 Remainder - CH 600-12-16R, Good Condition, torn in center for an inch and other tears and heavy folds. S/N:04537
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to w********i.. for 132.00
7501837 Banque Du Quebec Douze SousGeoffrey Bell Auctions
1837 Banque Du Quebec Douze Sous - CH 620-16-02, AG, top left corner removed and damage on top right edge. Repairs on reverse. Viewing recommended.
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to j********9 for 300.00
7511909 Royal Bank of Canada $5Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1909 Royal Bank of Canada $5 - CH 630-10-04-06, PMG ticket enclosed, graded VF20, 29 on the registry, S/N:800431/C.
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
7521927 Royal Bank of Canada $5Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1927 Royal Bank of Canada $5 - CH 630-14-08, Fine, S/N:2560034/D.
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to D***4 for 72.00
7531927 Royal Bank of Canada $20Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1927 Royal Bank of Canada $20 - CH 630-14-12, Fine, S/N:252913/C.
Estimate : 250.00 - 275.00
Sold to a*********r for 192.00
7541927 Royal Bank of Canada $50Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1927 Royal Bank of Canada $50 - CH 630-14-14, PMG Very Fine 20 NET, tear, repair, pin holes. S/N:002552/C.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold to a*********r for 600.00
755Lot of 6 Royal Bank of Canada BanknotesGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of 6 Royal Bank of Canada Banknotes - Lot includes: 1927 $10, CH 630-14-04, VG, two tears and pinholes; 3x 1935 $10, CH 630-18-04a, Good, VG, Fine
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to D***4 for 330.00
756Royal Canadian Bank $1 1865Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Royal Canadian Bank $1 1865 - Continental Bank Note Co. printing, Payable at Montreal, 2734/A, Charlton #635-12-04-01.
The discovery note and only kno
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 17,000.00
757Royal Canadian Bank $2 1865Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Royal Canadian Bank $2 1865 - Continental Bank Note Co. printing, Payable at Toronto, 7389/A, Charlton #635-12-02-02.
A remarkable companion to the pr
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 15,000.00
7581872 Royal Canadian Bank $10Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1872 Royal Canadian Bank $10 - CH 635-14-08, S/N:5572/D. Another Royal Canadian Bank rarity, this is one of only four known 1872 $10 notes. Two of th
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 650.00
7601921 Sterling Bank of Canada $10 Front & Back ProofGeoffrey Bell Auctions
1921 Sterling Bank of Canada $10 Front & Back Proof - CH 700-14-02P, B&W, graffiti on front and back in red, small piece missing from right ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to j********9 for 270.00
7611937 Bank of Toronto $5Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1937 Bank of Toronto $5 - CH 715-24-06, VG-Fine with tear at top left, S/N:445490/B.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
762Lot of Two Union Bank of Canada BanknotesGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of Two Union Bank of Canada Banknotes - Lot includes: 1838 $1, CH 725-16-02, Good with significant portion on left side removed, S/N:3595/A; 1838
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j********9 for 72.00
7631865 Union Bank of Newfoundland £1Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1865 Union Bank of Newfoundland £1 - CH 750-12-02, S/N:1828/B. A very rare early Newfoundland note, new to the register, with previously unreco...
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to b****s for 6,600.00
7641859 Bank of Upper Canada $5 Rare St. Catharines OverprintGeoffrey Bell Auctions
1859 Bank of Upper Canada $5 Rare St. Catharines Overprint - CH 770-22-04-08a, S/N:15007. Overprinted in red, 14 St. Catharines 14, and a discovery no
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
765Lot of Two 1859 Bank of Western Canada BanknotesGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of Two 1859 Bank of Western Canada Banknotes - Lot includes: $1 CH 795-10-04, VF with small tear at top center, S/N:2119/B; $5 CH 795-10-16, Fine
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to D***4 for 192.00
7671859 Bank of Western Canada $2Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1859 Bank of Western Canada $2 - CH 795-10-08, Fine, S/N:838/B
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to a*********r for 192.00
768Lot of Two 1861 Westmorland Bank $1 NotesGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of Two 1861 Westmorland Bank $1 Notes - CH 800-12-02, VG/F, S/N:9374/B; CH 800-12-02a, F with edge repairs, S/N:12089/B. 2 Pcs.
Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to D***4 for 150.00
7691861 Westmorland Bank $5Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1861 Westmorland Bank $5 - CH 800-12-06a, Fine, pressed with a few pinholes, S/N:10212/A.
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for 155.00
770Bank of Yarmouth LotGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Yarmouth Lot - Lot includes: 1890 Bank of Yarmouth Certificate of Stock, Bank of Yarmouth Nova Scotia, $150, Two Shares, S/N:467. Envelope add
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold to a**********3 for 390.00
771Lot of Seven Chartered and Newfoundland BanknotesGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of Seven Chartered and Newfoundland Banknotes - Lot includes: 1859 Colonial Bank of Canada $2, CH 130-10-02-04, Repaired and rough; 18__ Commercia
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to i******a for 420.00
772AustraliaGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Australia - $5, $10, and $20 Polymer set, P-52a, 50a, 53b. UNC. Australia issued polymer notes long before Canada and these date to the 1990's. ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold to s******w for 60.00
773BahamasGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Bahamas - 4 Shillings P-13c, Fine; 10 Shillings, P-14b, Fine with small edge tear. Catalogue value $115. 2 Pcs.
Estimate : 90.00 - 120.00
Sold to i******a for 66.00
774BahamasGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Bahamas - 1 Dollar 1968 P-27a, UNC; 3 Dollars 1968 P-28a, UNC. Catalogue value $230. 2 Pcs.
Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 225.00
775BahamasGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Bahamas - 50 cent, 1 Dollar, 3 Dollar, P-42, 43, 44; 1992 Christopher Columbus 1 Dollar, P-50; 1 Dollar 1974 , 5 Dollar 1997, 5 Dollar 2007, P-51, 63
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 170.00
776East Caribbean Currency AuthorityGeoffrey Bell Auctions
East Caribbean Currency Authority - 2 Dollars (1965), P-13a, 13d. 5 Dollars (1965), P-14e (2). The first AU, the rest UNC. 4 Pcs.
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
777East Caribbean Currency AuthorityGeoffrey Bell Auctions
East Caribbean Currency Authority - 1 Dollar (1965), P-13f; 5 Dollar (1965), P-14h. Catalogue value $135. Both Original UNC. 2 Pcs.
Estimate : 100.00 - 135.00
Sold to s******w for 60.00
778East Caribbean Currency AuthorityGeoffrey Bell Auctions
East Caribbean Currency Authority - 5 Dollar, 10 Dollar, 20 Dollar, 100 Dollar, P-42u, 43u, 44k, 41d. The $100 is scarce and catalogues for $235 alon
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
779Cayman IslandsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Cayman Islands - 1 Dollar, 5 Dollar, 10 Dollar, 25 Dollar, P-5d, 12a, 18A, 19a. 1974-96. Catalogue value over $325. All Original UNC. 4 Pcs.
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to t**c for 150.00
780ChinaGeoffrey Bell Auctions
China - 15 Different large size notes of Bank of China, Central Bank of China and Bank of Communications. Includes 5, 10, 20 and 50 "Customs Go...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 1*****p for 168.00
781CongoGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Congo - Banque Nationale du Congo 1000 Francs 1961, P-8, aEF.
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to t**c for 48.00
782FranceGeoffrey Bell Auctions
France - Nine different notes, 1939 to 1993, P-83, 94, 127b, 128a, 147c, 151a, 154g, and 156e. Catalogue value over $450. All original EF or better. 9
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to a**********3 for 120.00
783FranceGeoffrey Bell Auctions
France - Seven different notes. 5 Francs 1926, P-72d, VF; 5 Francs 1947, P-98b, EF; 10 Francs 1949, P-100c, UNC; 100 Francs 1941, P94, AU-UNC (3); 100
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to a**********3 for 150.00
784German East AfricaGeoffrey Bell Auctions
German East Africa - 5 Rupien 1915 Letter "E", P-35, corner tip off otherwise EF. Scarce.
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
785German East AfricaGeoffrey Bell Auctions
German East Africa - Four different One Rupie notes. 1915 P-9a Fine ; 1916 P-19 VF; 1916 P-20a AU; 1917 P-22c AU. Catalogue value $160. 4 Pcs.
Estimate : 120.00 - 170.00
Sold to i******a for 72.00
786GermanyGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Germany - Twenty-one notes from 1906-1944. Includes many better notes, VG-VF. 21 Pcs.
Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 400.00
787GibraltarGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Gibraltar - 1975 Specimen Set of Four: 1, 5, 10 & 20 Pounds. P-20-23 (P-CS1) Matching serial number set S/N:005635. All UNC. 4 Pcs.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to a*****4 for 132.00
788GibraltarGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Gibraltar - 10 Pounds 1986, P-22b, UNC.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to a*****4 for 60.00
789GibraltarGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Gibraltar - 50 Pounds 1986, P-24, UNC.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
790GibraltarGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Gibraltar - 20 Pounds 1995, P-27, UNC.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a*********r for 60.00
791HaitiGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Haiti - 5 Piastres 1875, P-72, two pinholes and two missing corners, Fine.
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to t**c for 60.00
792IranGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Iran - Nine original Uncirculated notes early issues from the 1970's, P-86a, 90, 92c, 98, 101a, 103a and 108. Catalogue value over $200. 9 Pcs.
Estimate : 140.00 - 170.00
Sold to t**c for 84.00
793IndiaGeoffrey Bell Auctions
India - 1, 5, and 10 Rupees,P-25a, 36b, and 39a. Catalogues over $150. All original UNC. 3 Pcs.
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
794JamaicaGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Jamaica - 10 Shillings 1964 P-51B, Original VF.
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to a*********r for 36.00
795North KoreaGeoffrey Bell Auctions
North Korea - 1 Chon - 50 Won 1988 P-31 to 38, "Socialist visitor issue", two Original UNC sets, catalogue value $200. 16 Pcs.
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to t**c for 72.00
796PhilippinesGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Philippines - 20 Pesos 1949 Specimen, P-137s3. UNC.
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
797RussiaGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Russia - Lot of Eight notes. Five are from the 1917-22 era, P-36, 93, 95b, 133 and S-425a plus three 1991 "Lenin" notes P-244, 245 and 246...
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to t**c for 72.00