Toronto Coin Expo Spring Sale 2014

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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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Large Bouquet Sous lot of Tokens.1396 - Large Bouquet Sous lot of Tokens.
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Large Bouquet Sous lot of Tokens. - Lot includes: Br 679, CH LC-24, VG, harshly cleaned; Br 679, CH LC-24, VG/F; Br 680, CH LC-21, Fine, once cleaned;
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to r***d for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Important Study Lot of the Banque du Peuple Sou, Breton 715, CH LC-51397 - Important Study Lot of the Banque du Peuple Sou, Breton 715, CH LC-5
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Important Study Lot of the Banque du Peuple Sou, Breton 715, CH LC-5 - This lot of 61 pieces formed the basis for George Thomson’s definitive study of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold to 9********3 for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
 
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Br 7171398 - Br 717
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Br 717 - Lesslie 2d.,McLachlan 31, UC 3, VF in point of wear, but porous. The Lesslie family were lifelong political reformers in Upper Canada, hence
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to a**********3 for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Lot of 5 Upper Canada Tokens1399 - Lot of 5 Upper Canada Tokens
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Lot of 5 Upper Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Br 718, Lesslie Halfpennies, four varieties: McLachlan 26, CH UC-2A1, no comma, plain edge, VF; McLachlan
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to p****w for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Copper Company of Upper Canada So-called Restrike, Br 7211400 - Copper Company of Upper Canada So-called Restrike, Br 721
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Copper Company of Upper Canada So-called Restrike, Br 721 - Copper Company of Upper Canada, CH UC-1A2, copper, handsome Proof-like surfaces. Not a res
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to g*********s for (1,500.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,800.00
 
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Br 7231401 - Br 723
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Br 723 - Brock Text, McLachlan 10, CH UC-5, VF. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 65.00
Sold to a*******s for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Lot of 6 Upper Canada Tokens1402 - Lot of 6 Upper Canada Tokens
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Lot of 6 Upper Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Br 723, Brock Text, McLachlan 10, CH UC-5, about Fine, corrosion; Br 724, Brock Urn, McLachlan 4, CH UC-6
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to p****w for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Br 7241403 - Br 724
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Br 724 - Brock Urn, McLachlan 5, CH UC-6A2, nice EF+. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
 
 
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Lot of 5 Upper Canada Tokens1404 - Lot of 5 Upper Canada Tokens
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Lot of 5 Upper Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Br 727, Crossed Shovels, McLachlan 12, CH UC-9A1, EF, obv. scrs.; Br 727, McLachlan 13, CH UC-9A2, st. re
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Br 728, Upper Canada Cask1405 - Br 728, Upper Canada Cask
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Br 728, Upper Canada Cask - McLachlan 17, CH UC-10, attractive light brown VF. Wheat was a staple crop of Upper Canada and one of its by-products was
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to a**********3 for (205.00 + 41.00BP) = 246.00
 
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Lot of 4 Upper Canada Tokens1406 - Lot of 4 Upper Canada Tokens
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Lot of 4 Upper Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Br 730 (1833), To Facilitate Trade, McLachlan 23, CH UC-12B2, VF+; another, Fine; Br 731, Commercial Chan
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to p****w for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Br 7321407 - Br 732
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Br 732 - Provincial Halfpenny, McLachlan 32, CH UC-14, EF, some remaining lustre, a couple of carbon spots, rare in this grade. This lot is part o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (305.00) = 305.00
 
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Br 1005 CH LC-56C1, Seated Justice Halfpenny.1408 - Br 1005 CH LC-56C1, Seated Justice Halfpenny.
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Br 1005 CH LC-56C1, Seated Justice Halfpenny. - Evidence has been discovered which identifies this token has having been imported into Upper Canada a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to E****1 for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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Lot of 2 Upper Canada Tokens1409 - Lot of 2 Upper Canada Tokens
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Lot of 2 Upper Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Br 1010, No Labour No Bread, an iconic Upper Canadian token, McLachlan 28, variety with long threshing fl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Br 8671410 - Br 867
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Br 867 - (1823), CH NS-1A1, N.S. Halfpenny, Courteau 251, with heavy, double-cut foot to I in PROVINCE, EF+. This lot is part of the extensive Geo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to m*****n for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Lot of Two Br 8671411 - Lot of Two Br 867
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Lot of Two Br 867 - Lot includes: (1823), N.S. Halfpennies, Courteau 251, CH NS-1A1, with regular foot to I in PROVINCE, EF; another, Courteau 251, wi
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Lot of 3 Nova Scotia Tokens1412 - Lot of 3 Nova Scotia Tokens
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Lot of 3 Nova Scotia Tokens - Lot includes: Br 867 (1823), CH NS-1A1, N.S. Halfpennies, Courteau 251, with regular foot to I in PROVINCE, VF; another,
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
 
 
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Br 8671413 - Br 867
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Br 867 - (1823), N.S. Halfpenny, Courteau 254, CH NS-1B1, attractive chocolate EF, but with a light gouge at the V of PROVINCE. Ex: Hoare Sale, Februa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold to a**********3 for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Br 8671414 - Br 867
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Br 867 - (1823), CH NS-1A5, N.S. Halfpenny, Courteau 256, VF/about VF. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to m*****n for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Br 8671415 - Br 867
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Br 867 - (1823), CH NS-1A5, N.S. Halfpenny, Courteau 256, an undoubted VF or better. Ex: Hoare Sale, February 1990. This lot is part of the exte
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to m*****n for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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Lot of 4 Nova Scotia Tokens1416 - Lot of 4 Nova Scotia Tokens
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Lot of 4 Nova Scotia Tokens - Lot includes: Br 867 (1823) CH NS-1A1, N.S. Halfpennies, Courteau 251, with regular foot to I in PROVINCE, VF; Courteau
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Br 8681417 - Br 868
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Br 868 - (1824), CH NS-2A1, N.S. Penny, Courteau 261, EF+, a deep strike and an eye-catching token. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold to a******1 for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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Br 8681418 - Br 868
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Br 868 - (1824), CH NS-2A1, N.S. Penny, Courteau 261, solid VF. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
 
 
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Lot of 4 Nova Scotia Tokens1419 - Lot of 4 Nova Scotia Tokens
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Lot of 4 Nova Scotia Tokens - Lot includes: Br 868 (1824), N.S. Pennies, Courteau 263, CH NS-2A4, VF; Br 870 (1832), N.S. Penny, Courteau 284, CH NS-2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to m*****n for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Lot of 4 Nova Scotia Tokens1420 - Lot of 4 Nova Scotia Tokens
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Lot of 4 Nova Scotia Tokens - Lot includes: Br 868 (1824), N.S. Pennies, Courteau 263, CH NS-2A4, VF; Br 870 (1832), N.S. Penny, Courteau 284, CH NS-2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to 9********3 for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Lot of 2 Nova Scotia Tokens1421 - Lot of 2 Nova Scotia Tokens
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Lot of 2 Nova Scotia Tokens - Lot includes: Br 869 (1824), N.S. Halfpennies, Courteau 258, CH NS-1C1, good VF; Courteau 259, CH NS-1C2, VF, couple of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to m*****n for (45.00 + 9.00BP) = 54.00
 
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Lot of 2 Nova Scotia Tokens1422 - Lot of 2 Nova Scotia Tokens
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Lot of 2 Nova Scotia Tokens - Includes: Br 870 (1832), N.S. Pennies, Courteau 284, CH NS-2B1, VF+; Courteau 285, CH NS-2B2, solid EF. 2 Pcs. This
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to m*****n for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Br 8701423 - Br 870
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Br 870 - (1832), N.S. Penny, Courteau 285, CH NS-2B2, very attractive EF. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Lot of 3 Nova Scotia Tokens1424 - Lot of 3 Nova Scotia Tokens
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Lot of 3 Nova Scotia Tokens - Lot includes: Br 870 (1832), N.S. Pennies, Courteau 284, CH NS-2B1, VF; Courteau 287, CH NS-4A2, good Fine; Courteau 289
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to m*****n for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Lot of 6 Nova Scotia Tokens1425 - Lot of 6 Nova Scotia Tokens
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Lot of 6 Nova Scotia Tokens - Lot includes: Br 871 (1832), N.S. Halfpennies, CH NS-1D, Courteau 265, good VF; Courteau 266, good VF; Courteau 267, VF+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to a**********3 for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Br 8711426 - Br 871
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Br 871 - (1832), N.S. Halfpenny, CH NS-1D, Courteau 266, handsome EF+. Ex: Lorne Wilson, Ex: R.C. Willey. This lot is part of the extensive George
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to w********i.. for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Lot of 3 Nova Scotia Tokens1427 - Lot of 3 Nova Scotia Tokens
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Lot of 3 Nova Scotia Tokens - Lot includes: Br 871 (1832), N.S. Counterfeit Halfpennies, Courteau 278, CH NS-3A2, good Fine or better; Courteau 282, C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to m*****n for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Lot of 4 Nova Scotia Tokens1428 - Lot of 4 Nova Scotia Tokens
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Lot of 4 Nova Scotia Tokens - Lot includes: Br 870 (1832), N.S. Pennies, Courteau 284, CH NS-2B1, good VF; Courteau 287, CH NS-4A2, VF; Br 873 (1840),
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to a**********3 for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Br 8731429 - Br 873
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Br 873 - (1840), N.S. Penny, Courteau 309, CH NS-2C2, EF. Ex: Baker Catalogue No. 34, Item 354. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomso
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold to a**********3 for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Br 8731430 - Br 873
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Br 873 - (1840), N.S. Penny, Courteau 311, CH NS-2C1, EF or better with flashes of remaining lustre. This lot is part of the extensive George H. T
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to a**********3 for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Lot of Two Br 873 Tokens1431 - Lot of Two Br 873 Tokens
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Lot of Two Br 873 Tokens - Lot includes: Br 873 (1840), N.S. Pennies, Courteau 311, CH NS-2C1, VF; Br 873 (1843), N.S. Penny, Courteau 312, CH NS-2D2,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold to m*****n for (105.00 + 21.00BP) = 126.00
 
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Lot of Two Br 873 Tokens1432 - Lot of Two Br 873 Tokens
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Lot of Two Br 873 Tokens - Lot includes: Br 873 (1840), N.S. Pennies, Courteau 311, CH NS-2C1, VF; Br 873 (1843), N.S. Penny, Courteau 314, CH NS-2D1,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to m*****n for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Br 8741433 - Br 874
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Br 874 - (1840), N.S. Halfpenny, Courteau 292, medium O, CH NS-1E2, EF, some dirt. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Lot of Two Br 874 Tokens1434 - Lot of Two Br 874 Tokens
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Lot of Two Br 874 Tokens - Lot includes: Br 874 (1840), N.S. Halfpenny, Courteau 293, medium O, CH NS-1E2, F/VF, obv. stain; Br 874 (1840), N.S. Halfp
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to m*****n for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Lot of 3 Nova Scotia Tokens1435 - Lot of 3 Nova Scotia Tokens
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Lot of 3 Nova Scotia Tokens - Lot includes: Br 874 (1840), N.S. Halfpennies, Courteau 292, medium O, CH NS-1E2, Fine; Courteau 292, medium O, CH NS-1E
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to e*********n for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Br 8741436 - Br 874
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Br 874 - Br 874 (1843), N.S. Halfpenny, Courteau 308, CH NS-1F5, EF. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Lot of Four Br 874 Tokens1437 - Lot of Four Br 874 Tokens
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Lot of Four Br 874 Tokens - Lot includes: Br 874 (1843), N.S. Halfpennies, Courteau 300, CH NS-1F3, about VF, with obv. die rust; Courteau 303, CH NS-
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to m*****n for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Lot of 4 Nova Scotia Tokens1438 - Lot of 4 Nova Scotia Tokens
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Lot of 4 Nova Scotia Tokens - Includes: Br 871 (1832), N.S. Counterfeit Halfpennies, Courteau 282, CH NS-3D1, Fine; Courteau 283, CH NS-3D2, about Fin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to a**********3 for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Lot of Ten Tokens1439 - Lot of Ten Tokens
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Lot of Ten Tokens - Lot includes: N.S. Halfpenny Lot. Br 871, Courteau 270, VG; Courteau 273, good Fine; another, Courteau 273, good Fine; Courteau 27
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to a**********3 for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Br 8751440 - Br 875
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Br 875 - N.S. Mayflower Pennies, Courteau 319, with L.C.W., CH NS-6A1, lot of 6 Pcs. Average good VF or better. This lot is part of the extensive
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to r***d for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Br 8761441 - Br 876
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Br 876 - N.S. Mayflower Halfpennies, Courteau 315, no L.C.W., straight reverse, CH NS-5A1, lot of 5 Pcs. Average grade EF. This lot is part of the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to r***d for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Br 8761442 - Br 876
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Br 876 - N.S. Mayflower Halfpennies, Courteau 315, no L.C.W., straight reverse, CH NS-5A1, lot of 12 Pcs. Fine to about EF. Average VF. This lot
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to r***d for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Lot of 3 Broke Tokens1443 - Lot of 3 Broke Tokens
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Lot of 3 Broke Tokens - Lot includes: Br 879, Courteau 325, CH NS-7A, about VF; Courteau 326, CH NS-7B1, about Fine; Courteau 327, CH NS-7B4, VF, may
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to p****w for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Lot of 2 Nova Scotia Merchant Tokens1444 - Lot of 2 Nova Scotia Merchant Tokens
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Lot of 2 Nova Scotia Merchant Tokens - Lot includes: Br 879, Courteau 325, CH NS-7A, about VF; Br 881, Courteau 331, Carritt & Alport, CH NS-9, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to p****w for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Br 8801445 - Br 880
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Br 880 - For the Convenience of Trade, Courteau 333, copper, plain edge, CH NS-8A1, attractive Fine or better. This lot is part of the extensive G
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to c****3 for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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