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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1849 Farmer's Joint Stock Bank $5699 - 1849 Farmer's Joint Stock Bank $5
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1849 Farmer's Joint Stock Bank $5 - CH 280-12-06, AU, stain, "C" Overprint, S/N:4594.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to a*********r for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Lot of Three Farmer's Joint Stocking Banking Company Notes700 - Lot of Three Farmer's Joint Stocking Banking Company Notes
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Lot of Three Farmer's Joint Stocking Banking Company Notes - Lot includes: 1849 $1, CH 280-12-02, Poor condition, in three or more different pie...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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1872 Farmers Bank of Rustico $1701 - 1872 Farmers Bank of Rustico $1
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1872 Farmers Bank of Rustico $1 - CH 290-12-02, Nice VG. Graffiti at top right. 38 recorded in census. S/N:05137/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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1909 Bank of Hamilton $5702 - 1909 Bank of Hamilton $5
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1909 Bank of Hamilton $5 - CH 345-20-02, Red "E" Overprint, Fine, pressed, crayon mark on front, S/N:656506.
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 650.00
 
 
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1914 Bank of Hamilton $10703 - 1914 Bank of Hamilton $10
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1914 Bank of Hamilton $10 - CH 345-20-10, Red "C" Overprint, aVF, pressed, S/N:670511.
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Start Price : 900.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
 
 
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1837 Henry's Bank $1704 - 1837 Henry's Bank $1
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1837 Henry's Bank $1 - CH 357-12-02, VG with tear on right hand side, S/N:9288/B.
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 180.00
 
 
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1898 Banque D'Hochelaga $5 Proof Front & Back705 - 1898 Banque D'Hochelaga $5 Proof Front & Back
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1898 Banque D'Hochelaga $5 Proof Front & Back - CH 360-18-02P, B&W, AU/UNC. 2 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Lot of Two Imperial Bank of Canada Portrait Vignettes706 - Lot of Two Imperial Bank of Canada Portrait Vignettes
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Lot of Two Imperial Bank of Canada Portrait Vignettes - Featured on final 1939 Issues of $5 and $10 notes (CH 375-24-02/04). 2 Pcs.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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1910 Imperial Bank of Canada $10707 - 1910 Imperial Bank of Canada $10
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1910 Imperial Bank of Canada $10 - CH 375-12-10, Waterlow & Sons produced this attractive and popular note, featuring Queen Alexandra at left. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,200.00) = 2,200.00
 
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1917 Imperial Bank of Canada $100708 - 1917 Imperial Bank of Canada $100
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1917 Imperial Bank of Canada $100 - CH 375-16-24C, $100 counterfeit, EF.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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1923 Imperial Bank of Canada $10709 - 1923 Imperial Bank of Canada $10
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1923 Imperial Bank of Canada $10 - CH 375-18-08, Fine, stains, S/N:S576055/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to D***4 for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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1923 Imperial Bank of Canada $20710 - 1923 Imperial Bank of Canada $20
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1923 Imperial Bank of Canada $20 - CH 375-18-10, Fine, pressed, S/N:065448/D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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1934 Imperial Bank of Canada $10711 - 1934 Imperial Bank of Canada $10
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1934 Imperial Bank of Canada $10 - CH 375-22-08, Fine, pressed, few ink marks at top, S/N:G175085/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to c*********e for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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1858 International Bank $2712 - 1858 International Bank $2
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1858 International Bank $2 - CH 380-10-10-12, Fine, S/N:12759/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to D***4 for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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1858 International Bank $2713 - 1858 International Bank $2
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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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to a*********r for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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Lot of Two 1858 International Bank $5 Banknotes714 - Lot of Two 1858 International Bank $5 Banknotes
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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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to w********i.. for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Bank of Liverpool Pair of Reverse Proofs715 - Bank of Liverpool Pair of Reverse Proofs
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Bank of Liverpool Pair of Reverse Proofs - Anything is scarce from this bank. Green tint, AU.
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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1872 Mechanics Bank $4716 - 1872 Mechanics Bank $4
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1872 Mechanics Bank $4 - CH 430-10-04a, Dual Large "A" Overprint, G-VG, S/N:24513/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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18(37) Mechanics Bank of St. Johns $20717 - 18(37) Mechanics Bank of St. Johns $20
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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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to j********9 for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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1837 Merchants Bank $1718 - 1837 Merchants Bank $1
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1837 Merchants Bank $1 - CH 450-10-02, AG with pieces missing, rust.
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
 
 
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