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
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
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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1Nova Scotia ½ cent, 1861Geoffrey Bell Auctions
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...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for 60.00
2Nova Scotia ½ cent, 1864Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Nova Scotia ½ cent, 1864 Orange and brown uncirculated. Ex Don Flick.
Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for 48.00
3Nova Scotia 1 cent, 1862Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Nova Scotia 1 cent, 1862 VF.
Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for 100.00
4New Brunswick ½ cent 1861Geoffrey Bell Auctions
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...
Estimate : 300.00 - 325.00
Sold for 204.00
5New Brunswick, 1 cent, 1864, tall 6Geoffrey Bell Auctions
New Brunswick, 1 cent, 1864, tall 6 AU/Unc, lacquered
Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for 85.00
6New Brunswick, 5 cents, 1862Geoffrey Bell Auctions
New Brunswick, 5 cents, 1862 about VF.
Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Estimate : 250.00 - 275.00
Sold for 375.00
7New Brunswick, 5 cents, 1864, small 6Geoffrey Bell Auctions
New Brunswick, 5 cents, 1864, small 6 about VF.
Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Estimate : 250.00 - 275.00
Sold for 350.00
8New Brunswick, 10 cents, 1862, normal 2Geoffrey Bell Auctions
New Brunswick, 10 cents, 1862, normal 2 ICCS EF-40.
Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Estimate : 500.00 - 550.00
Sold for 510.00
9New Brunswick, 10 cents, 1864Geoffrey Bell Auctions
New Brunswick, 10 cents, 1864 ICCS EF-45.
Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Estimate : 500.00 - 550.00
Sold for 360.00
10New Brunswick, 20 cents, 1864Geoffrey Bell Auctions
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...
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for 120.00
11Provincial Coin LotGeoffrey Bell Auctions
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
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 90.00
12British Colonies Anchor MoneyGeoffrey Bell Auctions
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
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for 132.00
13British Colonies Anchor MoneyGeoffrey Bell Auctions
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
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for 132.00
14British Colonies Anchor MoneyGeoffrey Bell Auctions
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
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for 96.00
15British Colonies Anchor MoneyGeoffrey Bell Auctions
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
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for 60.00
16BR 502, Gloriam Regni 5 sols, 1670A (Paris)Geoffrey Bell Auctions
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
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for 4,000.00
17Douzain of Henri III [1576], Ciani 1450, countermarkedGeoffrey Bell Auctions
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
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
19New France LotGeoffrey Bell Auctions
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...
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for 72.00
20Mousquetaire of 30 deniers, 1711AA (Metz)Geoffrey Bell Auctions
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
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for 110.00
23John Law coinage, 1720A (Paris)Geoffrey Bell Auctions
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...
Estimate : 300.00 - 325.00
Sold for 325.00
24BR 506, 9 deniers, 1721H (La Rochelle)Geoffrey Bell Auctions
BR 506, 9 deniers, 1721H (La Rochelle) VF for issue, on notoriously poor copper.
Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for 225.00
25Three écus from Le ChameauGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Three écus from Le Chameau Wrecked August 26, 1725, near Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, salvaged 1965. All three coins are dated 1725 (La Rochelle mi...
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for 540.00
26BR 508, double sol marqué, 1738A (Paris)Geoffrey Bell Auctions
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...
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for 96.00
28BR 508, double sol marqué, 1739X (Amiens)Geoffrey Bell Auctions
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...
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for 400.00
29BR 508, double sol marqué, 1740D (Lyon)Geoffrey Bell Auctions
BR 508, double sol marqué, 1740D (Lyon) VF.
Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold for 160.00
30BR 508, double sol marqué, 1740E (Tours)Geoffrey Bell Auctions
BR 508, double sol marqué, 1740E (Tours) VF with even wear. A scarce mint.
Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold for 325.00
31BR 508, double sol marqué, 1754A (Paris)Geoffrey Bell Auctions
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...
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
32BR 508, double sol marqué, 1760A (Paris)Geoffrey Bell Auctions
BR 508, double sol marqué, 1760A (Paris) VF/abt EF.
Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold for 425.00
33BR 510, Jeton, Indian in lilies, copperGeoffrey Bell Auctions
BR 510, Jeton, Indian in lilies, copper Without the alligator on reverse, VF.
Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for 192.00
35BR 510, Jeton, Indian in lilies, silverGeoffrey Bell Auctions
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
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for 2,520.00
36BR 514, Jeton, Beavers building dam, silverGeoffrey Bell Auctions
BR 514, Jeton, Beavers building dam, silver Reeded edge, VF.
Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Estimate : 400.00 - 450.00
Sold for 425.00
37BR 515, Jeton, Argonauts, copperGeoffrey Bell Auctions
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.
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold for 110.00
38BR 515, Jeton, Argonauts, copperGeoffrey Bell Auctions
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.
Estimate : 180.00 - 200.00
Sold for 168.00
39BR 515, Jeton, Argonauts, copperGeoffrey Bell Auctions
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.
Estimate : 180.00 - 200.00
Sold for 120.00
40Jeton LotGeoffrey Bell Auctions
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
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for 228.00
41Jeton LotGeoffrey Bell Auctions
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
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for 420.00
42Magdalen Islands Penny in ProofGeoffrey Bell Auctions
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
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for 2,700.00
43BR 520, Magdalen Island PennyGeoffrey Bell Auctions
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
Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
44BR 520, Magdalen Island PennyGeoffrey Bell Auctions
BR 520, Magdalen Island Penny CH LC-1, Fine, some surface nicks.
Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for 90.00
45BR 520, Magdalen Island PennyGeoffrey Bell Auctions
BR 520, Magdalen Island Penny CH LC-1, abt Fine, one edge knock.
Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for 100.00
46BR 520, Magdalen Island PennyGeoffrey Bell Auctions
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.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for 168.00
47BR 521, City Bank PennyGeoffrey Bell Auctions
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.
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for 480.00
48BR 521, obverse brockage of Habitant PennyGeoffrey Bell Auctions
BR 521, obverse brockage of Habitant Penny Slightly double struck, large ground, without period. Scarce.
Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for 870.00
49City Bank Token LotGeoffrey Bell Auctions
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
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for 96.00
50Habitant Token LotGeoffrey Bell Auctions
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
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for 144.00
51Habitant Token LotGeoffrey Bell Auctions
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
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for 156.00