Toronto Coin Expo Spring Sale 2015

Auction Details

We are once again pleased to conduct our auction in conjunction with the 2015 Spring Toronto Coin Expo. We are excited to be featuring The Geoffrey Bell collection of pre-Confederation tokens and coins. This sale is also complimented with the first installment of countermark tokens from The Richard Cooper Collection. Selections from numerous other consigners round 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.

This auction will take place
at the Toronto Reference Library,
789 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario
on May 28th & 29th, 2015.


We are always planning ahead, and are currently preparing for our 2015 Fall Expo Sale, Oct 1st & 2nd, 2015. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, we are ready to help you with your collections and would love to discuss the opportunity to auction your collection, duplicates or selective prized possessions.

We hope you enjoy exploring the catalogue and wish you good luck with your bidding.

Brian, Dawn, Rayna, and Geoffrey Bell
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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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Nova Scotia ½ cent, 18611 - Nova Scotia ½ cent, 1861
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Nova Scotia ½ cent, 1861 Brown uncirculated with a hint of remaining orange. Ex Don Flick. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collect...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Nova Scotia ½ cent, 18642 - Nova Scotia ½ cent, 1864
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Nova Scotia ½ cent, 1864 Orange and brown uncirculated. Ex Don Flick. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Nova Scotia 1 cent, 18623 - Nova Scotia 1 cent, 1862
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Nova Scotia 1 cent, 1862 VF. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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New Brunswick ½ cent  18614 - New Brunswick ½ cent 1861
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New Brunswick ½ cent 1861 VF, few light marks. Ex the early New Brunswick collector J.D.B.F. Mackenzie. Note this lot is part of the Geoffr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 325.00
Sold for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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New Brunswick, 1 cent, 1864, tall 65 - New Brunswick, 1 cent, 1864, tall 6
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New Brunswick, 1 cent, 1864, tall 6 AU/Unc, lacquered Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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New Brunswick, 5 cents, 18626 - New Brunswick, 5 cents, 1862
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New Brunswick, 5 cents, 1862 about VF. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 275.00
Sold for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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New Brunswick, 5 cents, 1864, small 67 - New Brunswick, 5 cents, 1864, small 6
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New Brunswick, 5 cents, 1864, small 6 about VF. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 275.00
Sold for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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New Brunswick, 10 cents, 1862, normal 28 - New Brunswick, 10 cents, 1862, normal 2
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New Brunswick, 10 cents, 1862, normal 2 ICCS EF-40. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 550.00
Sold for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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New Brunswick, 10 cents, 18649 - New Brunswick, 10 cents, 1864
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New Brunswick, 10 cents, 1864 ICCS EF-45. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 550.00
Sold for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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New Brunswick, 20 cents, 186410 - New Brunswick, 20 cents, 1864
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New Brunswick, 20 cents, 1864 about EF, light surface marks. Ex J & M, Sale no. 41 (1994), lot 368. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bel...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Provincial Coin Lot11 - Provincial Coin Lot
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Provincial Coin Lot Includes: Nova Scotia 1 cent, 1861, large rosebud, abt EF; Nova Scotia 1 cent, 1864, abt EF; New Brunswick, 1 cent, 1861, EF; New
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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British Colonies Anchor Money12 - British Colonies Anchor Money
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British Colonies Anchor Money Includes: Quarter Dollar, 1822, with re-engraved first 2, BR 858, CH NC-1B2, VF; One Eighth Dollar, 1822, plain date, BR
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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British Colonies Anchor Money13 - British Colonies Anchor Money
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British Colonies Anchor Money Includes: Quarter Dollar, 1822, with re-engraved first 2, BR 858, CH NC-1B2, good VF; One Eighth Dollar, 1822, plain dat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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British Colonies Anchor Money14 - British Colonies Anchor Money
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British Colonies Anchor Money Includes: Quarter Dollar, 1822, with re-engraved first 2, BR 858, CH NC-1B2, VF; One Eighth Dollar, 1822, 2 over 1, BR 8
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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British Colonies Anchor Money15 - British Colonies Anchor Money
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British Colonies Anchor Money Includes: Quarter Dollar, 1822, with re-engraved first 2, BR 858, CH NC-1B, VF; another, Quarter Dollar, 1822, with re-e
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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BR 502, Gloriam Regni 5 sols, 1670A (Paris)16 - BR 502, Gloriam Regni 5 sols, 1670A (Paris)
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BR 502, Gloriam Regni 5 sols, 1670A (Paris) A rare coin issued for the French colonies, this example a good VF and very desirable. Note this lot is
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Douzain of Henri III [1576], Ciani 1450, countermarked17 - Douzain of Henri III [1576], Ciani 1450, countermarked
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Douzain of Henri III [1576], Ciani 1450, countermarked A fleur-de-lis within a beaded oval as per the ordinance of 1640, the countermark sharp, the h
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
 
 
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Douzain of Henri IV dated 1595, Ciani 1563, countermarked18 - Douzain of Henri IV dated 1595, Ciani 1563, countermarked
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Douzain of Henri IV dated 1595, Ciani 1563, countermarked A fleur-de-lis within a beaded oval as per the ordinance of 1640, the countermark very clea
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
 
 
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New France Lot19 - New France Lot
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New France Lot Includes: Sol of 15 deniers, 1693C, G & D 91, Fine; Liard, 1696X (Amiens), G & D 81, VG. 2 Pcs. Note this lot is part of t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Mousquetaire of 30 deniers, 1711AA (Metz)20 - Mousquetaire of 30 deniers, 1711AA (Metz)
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Mousquetaire of 30 deniers, 1711AA (Metz) A strong VF+, but with a spot of verdigris at 5 o’clock on the obverse. Note this lot is part of the Geoff
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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John Law coinage, 1720A (Paris) silver livre of 20 sols, G & D 29621 - John Law coinage, 1720A (Paris) silver livre of 20 sols, G & D 296
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John Law coinage, 1720A (Paris) silver livre of 20 sols, G & D 296 AU with attractive toning. Ex Bob Willey. Note this lot is part of the Geo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 750.00
Sold for (625.00) = 625.00
 
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John Law coinage, 1720A (Paris) silver livre of 20 sols, G & D 29622 - John Law coinage, 1720A (Paris) silver livre of 20 sols, G & D 296
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John Law coinage, 1720A (Paris) silver livre of 20 sols, G & D 296 About EF, some loss of legend because of the strike. From different dies than...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 550.00
Sold for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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John Law coinage, 1720A (Paris)23 - John Law coinage, 1720A (Paris)
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John Law coinage, 1720A (Paris) 2ième semestre, Petit Louis d’Argent, or ? of an écu, G & D 305, abt EF. Note this lot is part of th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 325.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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BR 506, 9 deniers, 1721H (La Rochelle)24 - BR 506, 9 deniers, 1721H (La Rochelle)
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BR 506, 9 deniers, 1721H (La Rochelle) VF for issue, on notoriously poor copper. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Three écus from Le Chameau25 - Three écus from Le Chameau
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Three écus from Le Chameau Wrecked August 26, 1725, near Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, salvaged 1965. All three coins are dated 1725 (La Rochelle mi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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BR 508, double sol marqué, 1738A (Paris)26 - BR 508, double sol marqué, 1738A (Paris)
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BR 508, double sol marqué, 1738A (Paris) Fine, looks to be a contemporary counterfeit. Ex J.D. Ferguson. Note this lot is part of the Geoffre...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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BR 508, double sol marqué, 1739H (La Rochelle)27 - BR 508, double sol marqué, 1739H (La Rochelle)
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BR 508, double sol marqué, 1739H (La Rochelle) VG. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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BR 508, double sol marqué, 1739X (Amiens)28 - BR 508, double sol marqué, 1739X (Amiens)
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BR 508, double sol marqué, 1739X (Amiens) EF+, all but as struck, rough in some areas. Ex J.D. Ferguson. Note this lot is part of the Geoffr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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BR 508, double sol marqué, 1740D (Lyon)29 - BR 508, double sol marqué, 1740D (Lyon)
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BR 508, double sol marqué, 1740D (Lyon) VF. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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BR 508, double sol marqué, 1740E (Tours)30 - BR 508, double sol marqué, 1740E (Tours)
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BR 508, double sol marqué, 1740E (Tours) VF with even wear. A scarce mint. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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BR 508, double sol marqué, 1754A (Paris)31 - BR 508, double sol marqué, 1754A (Paris)
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BR 508, double sol marqué, 1754A (Paris) Good Fine, last numeral of date very weak and indistinct. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bel...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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BR 508, double sol marqué, 1760A (Paris)32 - BR 508, double sol marqué, 1760A (Paris)
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BR 508, double sol marqué, 1760A (Paris) VF/abt EF. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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BR 510, Jeton, Indian in lilies, copper33 - BR 510, Jeton, Indian in lilies, copper
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BR 510, Jeton, Indian in lilies, copper Without the alligator on reverse, VF. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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BR 510, Jeton, Indian in lilies, silver35 - BR 510, Jeton, Indian in lilies, silver
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BR 510, Jeton, Indian in lilies, silver Lightly reeded edge, from different dies than the preceding, good VF. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (2,100.00 + 420.00BP) = 2,520.00
 
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BR 514, Jeton, Beavers building dam, silver36 - BR 514, Jeton, Beavers building dam, silver
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BR 514, Jeton, Beavers building dam, silver Reeded edge, VF. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 450.00
Sold for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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BR 515, Jeton, Argonauts, copper37 - BR 515, Jeton, Argonauts, copper
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BR 515, Jeton, Argonauts, copper Attractive EF, lustre in legends, spot above King’s head. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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BR 515, Jeton, Argonauts, copper38 - BR 515, Jeton, Argonauts, copper
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BR 515, Jeton, Argonauts, copper EF, small spot behind ribbon bow. Ex J.D. Ferguson. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 200.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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BR 515, Jeton, Argonauts, copper39 - BR 515, Jeton, Argonauts, copper
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BR 515, Jeton, Argonauts, copper About EF, small stain through top curls on King’s head. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 200.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Jeton Lot40 - Jeton Lot
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Jeton Lot BR 510, Jeton, Indian in lilies, copper, Fine; BR 515, Jeton, Argonauts, copper, abt VF, light scratches, looks like the piece was gilt; ano
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (190.00 + 38.00BP) = 228.00
 
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Jeton Lot41 - Jeton Lot
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Jeton Lot Jetons so-called restrikes in copper, BR 510, 511 (3), 513, 514, 515, 519, plus Castorland restrike in copper. 9 Pcs. All bright uncirculate
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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Magdalen Islands Penny in Proof42 - Magdalen Islands Penny in Proof
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Magdalen Islands Penny in Proof BR 520, Magdalen Island Penny, CH LC-1, beautifully mirrored surfaces, iridescent lustre, and a sharp strike as one wo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (2,700.00) = 2,700.00
 
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BR 520, Magdalen Island Penny43 - BR 520, Magdalen Island Penny
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BR 520, Magdalen Island Penny CH LC-1, VF, small obv. stain, but an attractive piece without nicks or edge bangs. Note this lot is part of the Geof
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
 
 
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BR 520, Magdalen Island Penny44 - BR 520, Magdalen Island Penny
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BR 520, Magdalen Island Penny CH LC-1, Fine, some surface nicks. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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BR 520, Magdalen Island Penny45 - BR 520, Magdalen Island Penny
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BR 520, Magdalen Island Penny CH LC-1, abt Fine, one edge knock. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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BR 520, Magdalen Island Penny46 - BR 520, Magdalen Island Penny
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BR 520, Magdalen Island Penny CH LC-1, VG, rough surfaces, may have been buried. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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BR 521, City Bank Penny47 - BR 521, City Bank Penny
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BR 521, City Bank Penny CH LC-9A3, small ground, period, straight reverse, Unc. Ex Don Flick. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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BR 521, obverse brockage of Habitant Penny48 - BR 521, obverse brockage of Habitant Penny
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BR 521, obverse brockage of Habitant Penny Slightly double struck, large ground, without period. Scarce. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (725.00 + 145.00BP) = 870.00
 
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City Bank Token Lot49 - City Bank Token Lot
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City Bank Token Lot Includes: BR 521, City Bank Penny, CH LC-9A3, small ground, period, straight reverse, EF+; BR 522, City Bank Halfpenny, right ser
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Habitant Token Lot50 - Habitant Token Lot
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Habitant Token Lot Includes: BR 521, Banque du Peuple Penny, large ground, large period, Courteau 16a, CH LC-9C1, VF+, good surfaces, and an R.8. Ex D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Habitant Token Lot51 - Habitant Token Lot
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Habitant Token Lot Includes: BR 522, City Bank Halfpennies, right ceriph of V in line with top of I, incomplete C in PROVINCE, CH LC-8A1, AU; right c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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