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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Governor General Landsdowne 1884844Governor General Landsdowne 1884
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Governor General Landsdowne 1884 - (1883-88) AR 50mm. Cl 104. Numerous edge bumps. VF.
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to a*********r for 120.00
Lord Stanley of Preston845Lord Stanley of Preston
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Lord Stanley of Preston - (1888-93) AR 51mm. Awarded, engraved on edge to "JOSEPH PAGE B.A. PROPTER MATHEMATICUM FELICITER EXCULTAM MDCCCXC&q...
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 950.00
Governor General Minto 1898846Governor General Minto 1898
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Governor General Minto 1898 - (1898-1904) AE 51mm. Cl 108. A light rub on high points, otherwise EF.
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
Governor General Earl Grey847Governor General Earl Grey
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Governor General Earl Grey - (1904-11) AE 50mm. Cl 109. Some discolouration. EF.
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
Governor General the Duke of Devonshire848Governor General the Duke of Devonshire
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Governor General the Duke of Devonshire - (1916-21) AR 51mm. Cl 111. In original case. The case has broken hinge, medal is toned. EF.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 350.00
Governor General the Duke of Devonshire849Governor General the Duke of Devonshire
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Governor General the Duke of Devonshire - (1916-21) AE 51mm. Cl 111. Some discolouration EF.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Governor General and Lady Byng of Vimy850Governor General and Lady Byng of Vimy
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Governor General and Lady Byng of Vimy - (1921-26) AR 50mm, Cl 112. unissued, a few light scratches otherwise EF.
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to p*****2 for 306.00
Governor General and Lady Willingdon851Governor General and Lady Willingdon
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Governor General and Lady Willingdon - (1926-31) AR 51mm, Cl 113. Awarded, engraved on edge to "FIRST IN GENERAL PROFICIENCY O.A.C. 1928-29, 1...
Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for 450.00
Governor General and Lady Willingdon852Governor General and Lady Willingdon
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Governor General and Lady Willingdon - (1926-31) AE 50mm, Cl 113. A few edge bumps, otherwise EF.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Governor General Vincent Massey853Governor General Vincent Massey
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Governor General Vincent Massey - (1952-59) AR 51mm, Cl 118. Awarded, engraved on edge to "BRIAN S. ELLSWORTH N.S.A.C. 1956-57". EF, case...
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 450.00
Governor General Edward Schreyer854Governor General Edward Schreyer
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Governor General Edward Schreyer - (1979-1984) tombac 52mm (74.5gr). Cl 123, in case of issue, not awarded.
Estimate : 100.00 - 175.00
Sold to floor for 190.00
Governor General Sauve855Governor General Sauve
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Governor General Sauve - (1984-1990) AE 51.9 mm (71.3 gr), Cl 124, in case of issue, not awarded.
Estimate : 100.00 - 175.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
Governor General Ramon Hnatyshyn856Governor General Ramon Hnatyshyn
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Governor General Ramon Hnatyshyn - (1990-95) Personal medal, gilt tombac, Cl 125 P.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
Indian Chief Medal857Indian Chief Medal
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Indian Chief Medal - Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York. Rev. Presented to Head Chiefs in Commemoration of Assembly of I
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to a*******s for 1,200.00
Confederation Canada 1867-1927858Confederation Canada 1867-1927
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Confederation Canada 1867-1927 - AE 76mm by Delamarre. Crowned bust of George V left. EF with many small dings on obverse.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
Confederation Canada 1867-1927859Confederation Canada 1867-1927
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Confederation Canada 1867-1927 - AE 76mm by Delamarre. Official Commemorative Medal in original case. FDC.
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to a**********3 for 360.00
Confederation Canada 1867-1927860Confederation Canada 1867-1927
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Confederation Canada 1867-1927 - AR 36mm in case of issue. Conjoined busts of Victoria & George V, Rev. Arms of Canada. Case is very nice and me...
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to a**********3 for 150.00
Canadian Confederation Centennial861Canadian Confederation Centennial
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Canadian Confederation Centennial - 1867-1967 AR 60mm (70gr) Bust of young Victoria left. Rev. Arms of Canada. Edge stamped 1000. FDC lightly toned.
Estimate : 70.00 - 80.00
Sold to a**********3 for 138.00
Canadian Confederation Centennial862Canadian Confederation Centennial
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Canadian Confederation Centennial - 1867-1967 AR 76mm (244gr) by John Pinches in original embossed case of issue. A few light scratches on rim at 1:00
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to a**********3 for 1,920.00
David Beattie Medal863David Beattie Medal
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David Beattie Medal - Minister of Regional Industrial Expansion, gilded brass 75mm (310gr) Arms of Canada. Rev. "PRESENTED TO/DAVID BEATTIE/SEN...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 450.00
Canada Hudson Bay Co.864Canada Hudson Bay Co.
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Canada Hudson Bay Co. - Hudson's Bay Company, 4th issue, to Agnes McCheyne/1940, for 30 years faithful service, 9 kt gold, in case of issue, AU,...
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
Canada Hudson Bay Co.865Canada Hudson Bay Co.
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Canada Hudson Bay Co. - Hudson's Bay Company long service medal, silver, 1925 with 2 silver bars for 5 years, 1930 and 1935, Elkington produced,...
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 750.00
Canada Hudson Bay Co.866Canada Hudson Bay Co.
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Canada Hudson Bay Co. - BR 929, East Main District, located east and south of Hudson Bay. 1/8 of a beaver, brass token, AU/UNC.
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold to e*********n for 300.00
Canada Hudson Bay Co.867Canada Hudson Bay Co.
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Canada Hudson Bay Co. - BR 929, East Main District, located east and south of Hudson Bay. 1/4 of a beaver, brass token, AU/UNC.
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold to p*****2 for 300.00
Canada Hudson Bay Co.868Canada Hudson Bay Co.
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Canada Hudson Bay Co. - Set of 4 East Main District brass tokens, Gingras 220 and 220 a, b, c (4), used circa 1857 east and south of Hudson Bay and no
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to a**********3 for 2,040.00
Canada Hudson Bay Co.869Canada Hudson Bay Co.
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Canada Hudson Bay Co. - A single I made beaver specimen, Gingras 220c, punch cancelled between the "N" and "B". These pieces are...
Estimate : 700.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 350.00
Canada Hudson Bay Co.870Canada Hudson Bay Co.
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Canada Hudson Bay Co. - Hudson's Bay Company 250th Anniversary medal, 1920, AE, in case of issue, 38 mm, blue ribbon with medal hanger, EF. Ging...
Estimate : 450.00 - 650.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
Canada Hudson Bay Co.871Canada Hudson Bay Co.
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Canada Hudson Bay Co. - Complete set of aluminum tokens used in the Eastern Arctic, Gingras 285, 285 a, b, c, d, e. Used around 1946 to familiarize th
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to w********i.. for 390.00
Canada Hudson Bay Co.872Canada Hudson Bay Co.
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Canada Hudson Bay Co. - Hudson's Bay Company, Sir George Simpson/Fort St. James medal, AE, 39 mm, with blue ribbon and hanger attached, Gingras...
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
Canadian Medal873Canadian Medal
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University of Toronto 1860 - AR 51mm by L.Wyon. Angel holding wreath, Greek inscriptions. Rev Wreath of Maple Leaves. Engraved "F.B.TISDELL M....
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
Canadian Medal874Canadian Medal
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Archbishop of Ottawa - AR 50mm, Ler 1099, EF, light toning.
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
Canadian Medal875Canadian Medal
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Archbishop of Ottawa - AR 50mm, Ler 1099. Arms of Archbishop Rev Arms of Diocese. Edge engraved "AWARDED TO P.RYAN 1883". FDC in case of ...
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 350.00
Canadian Medals876Canadian Medals
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College de Montreal - 1767-1885. AE gilt 37mm, Ler 1220. Suspender removed, otherwise EF. The Glorious Memory/1690/No Surrender. AE 46mm with suspend
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
Canadian Medal877Canadian Medal
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High School of Quebec Award Medal - Gold 36mm by Birks. Hallmarked 10K (18.5gr) engraved "OLD BOYS/MEDAL/GUY SAVARD/1932". EF.
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
Canadian Medal878Canadian Medal
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The Protestant School Board of Greater Montreal - AR 56mm (81gr). Engraved "Mildred/Moroff/Mount Royal/High School/June 1962". A few heav...
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
Canadian Medal879Canadian Medal
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Quebec Prize Medal - To Fred Trotter St Lambert Academy 1903-1904. VF.
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Canadian Medal880Canadian Medal
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Montreal Technical School Award Medal - AR 54mm (73.6gr) by Caron Freres, Montreal. Named to "REWARD/WILLIAM HENDERSON/1927-1928" Stamped ...
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
Canadian Medals881Canadian Medals
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Premier Prix D'Arithmetique - Lot of Four Premier Prix D'Arithmetique medals by Ludger Gravel. Brass, Bronze and Lead. 37mm EF-AU. Bowman 32...
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to a*********r for 72.00
Canadian Medal882Canadian Medal
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Dominion of Canada Rifle Association 1868 - AR 44mm by Elkington. Arms of Canada with two soldiers shaking hands. Ler 1600. EF with numerous scratches
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Canadian Medals883Canadian Medals
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Dominion of Canada Rifle Association 1868 - Lot includes: Dominion of Canada Rifle Association 1868, AR 44mm, Ler 1600, EF; Canadian Amateur Swimming
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
Canadian Medal884Canadian Medal
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Dominion of Canada Grand Canadian Handicap Trap Shooting & Game Protective Ass. - 34mm (134gr). Blue, white and red enamel intact. Engraved on t...
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 160.00
Canadian Medals885Canadian Medals
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Canadian Boating Medals - Lot of five: Canadian Canoe Association 1903-1920. Grand Trunk Boating Association, Chateauguay and 3 C.C.A. Sterling (80gr)
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
Canadian Medal886Canadian Medal
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Territorial Rifle Association - Gold 31mm (16.4gr). Reverse engraved "GRAND/AGGREGATE" Tests as 14K. Holed with suspension loop. Comes in ...
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
Canadian Medals887Canadian Medals
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University of Toronto Track Club Award - Three pieces in Sterling silver, awarded to J.J. Philips; Canadian Inter Collegiate Award, 28mm, c.1910 (45gr
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
Canadian Medals888Canadian Medals
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Lot of 11 F.J. Foote Canoe Club Medals. Ranging from 1910-1915, all named and looped. 11 Pcs. - 1915 Toronto Dominion Day Regatta, Junior War Canoe
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 325.00
Canadian Medal889Canadian Medal
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Amateur Skating Association of Canada - Figure Skating Department Award Medal 1921. AE 60mm. Engraved "CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS/1921/MONTREAL/FOU...
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
Canadian Medals890Canadian Medals
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91st Athletic Association - (Argyle & Sutherland Highlands of Canada, Hamilton). 3 Oval medals with ribbons. First place Inter City Girls Relay,...
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
Canadian Medals891Canadian Medals
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Canadian Inter Collegiate Athletic Union - Lot of three: Award Medals (2) 34x44mm, awarded to H.F. Robertson for Boxing, 1925-26, 1926-27, EF; Amateur
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
Canadian Medal892Canadian Medal
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British Empire Games - Hamilton, ON, Canada, 1930, bronze, not presented, in case of issue, beautifully designed and rare.
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 85.00
Canadian Medal893Canadian Medal
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Maple Leaf Games - Achilles Club of Toronto. March 22nd, 1935. A maple leaf with inset diamond and hung from a bar suspender. Sterling by Birks-Ellis.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 80.00