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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Wood 11586 - Wood 1
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Wood 1 - CH BL-1, copper, upset reverse, a nice Fine+ with even wear, and always difficult to acquire in a presentable grade like this. This lot is
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to a**********3 for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Lot of 2 Blacksmith Tokens1587 - Lot of 2 Blacksmith Tokens
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Lot of 2 Blacksmith Tokens - Lot includes: Wood 2, CH BL-2, copper, straight reverse, a strong Fine or better for this piece, on a thin to medium plan
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold to f*n for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Lot of 3 Blacksmith Tokens1588 - Lot of 3 Blacksmith Tokens
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Lot of 3 Blacksmith Tokens - Lot includes: Wood 4, CH BL-3, copper, upset reverse, weakly struck at the top of the obverse and bottom of the reverse,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to a**********3 for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Wood 71589 - Wood 7
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Wood 7 - CH BL-6A1, copper, upset reverse, F/VF, the obverse weak as is the case, but the reverse a wonderful VF with a clear outline to Britannia and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold to a****9 for (1,100.00 + 220.00BP) = 1,320.00
 
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Wood 81590 - Wood 8
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Wood 8 - CH BL-6A2, brass, upset reverse, the obverse Good, reverse VG, slightly bent and surfaces a bit rough, but an extremely rare token with but a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Wood 101591 - Wood 10
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Wood 10 - CH Br 998, CH BL-28A2, copper, S.C. & C. reverse, straight reverse, very acceptable Fine/VG, thin, somewhat porous reverse as is often...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 450.00 - 500.00
Sold to j******0 for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Wood 111592 - Wood 11
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Wood 11 - CH BL-7, copper, upset reverse, a deep chocolate VF, but for a small stain at Britannia’s feet, on a handsome planchet. This lot is part
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to a**********3 for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Wood 121593 - Wood 12
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Wood 12 - CH BL-8, copper, upset reverse, an excellent example of what is by no means a rare Blacksmith, but here found in a superior grade, VF+.
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Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to j********s.. for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
 
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Lot of 3 Blacksmith Tokens1594 - Lot of 3 Blacksmith Tokens
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Lot of 3 Blacksmith Tokens - Lot includes: Wood 13, CH BL-9, brass, upset reverse, aboutVF/Fine, somewhat blackened as they are on occasion, with a po
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to g*********s for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Wood 171595 - Wood 17
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Wood 17 - CH BL-12, brass, upset reverse, a good Fine, and attractive, because the planchet is even despite porosity. A scarce variety. Ex: Warren Bak
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 450.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Lot of 2 Blacksmith Tokens1596 - Lot of 2 Blacksmith Tokens
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Lot of 2 Blacksmith Tokens - Lot includes: Wood 18, CH BL-13, brass, upset reverse, a solid Fine+, with some surface pitting and old light scratches o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to f*n for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Wood 191597 - Wood 19
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Wood 19 - Breton 1008, CH BL-32A1, copper, upset reverse, a smooth Fine, a little weaker on the obverse, and a couple of minor, isolated dings on both
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Wood 231598 - Wood 23
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Wood 23 - CH BL-40A, Issue 1, State B, copper, straight reverse, cupped on the obverse, F/VG. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to d**********0 for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Wood 231599 - Wood 23
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Wood 23 - CH BL-40A, Issue 1, State B, copper, straight reverse, cupped on the obverse, F+/VG. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to c****3 for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Wood 231600 - Wood 23
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Wood 23 - CH BL-40A, Issue 2, copper, straight reverse, cupped on the reverse, F/Good. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collect
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to d**********0 for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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Wood 231601 - Wood 23
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Wood 23 - CH BL-40A, Issue 3, copper, straight reverse, cupped on the reverse, VF/F+. A strong example. This lot is part of the extensive George H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to c****k for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Wood 231602 - Wood 23
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Wood 23 - CH BL-40A, Issue 4, copper, upset reverse, cupped on the obverse, F/ about VG. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Colle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Lot of Two Wood 23 Tokens1603 - Lot of Two Wood 23 Tokens
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Lot of Two Wood 23 Tokens - Lot includes: Wood 23, CH BL-40A, Issue 5, copper, straight reverse, cupped on the obverse, Fine+; Wood 23, CH BL-40A, Iss
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to g*********s for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Wood 241604 - Wood 24
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Wood 24 - The famous Riseing Sun Tavern variety, CH BL-41, copper, about 90 degrees off straight, planchet clip above the bust at 11 to 12 o’clock, ot
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to a**********3 for (1,300.00 + 260.00BP) = 1,560.00
 
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Wood 251605 - Wood 25
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Wood 25 - CH BL-42, a mule of the obverse of Wood 23 with Starbuck Hard Times reverse, copper, about 90 degrees off straight, the obverse Fine, the re
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to a****9 for (1,900.00 + 380.00BP) = 2,280.00
 
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