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
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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BR 894 (1820), Trade & Navigation Halfpennies182BR 894 (1820), Trade & Navigation Halfpennies
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BR 894 (1820), Trade & Navigation Halfpennies Includes: Courteau 3, CH NS-24, copper, early die state, EF for this issue; another, Courteau 3, C...
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold for 120.00
BR 894 (1820), Trade & Navigation Halfpennies183BR 894 (1820), Trade & Navigation Halfpennies
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BR 894 (1820), Trade & Navigation Halfpennies Includes: Courteau 3, CH NS-24, copper, early die state, EF for this issue; another, Courteau 3, C...
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 170.00
BR 894 (1820), Trade & Navigation Halfpennies184BR 894 (1820), Trade & Navigation Halfpennies
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BR 894 (1820), Trade & Navigation Halfpennies Includes: Courteau 3, CH NS-24, copper, early die state, Fine; Courteau 3,CH NS-24, copper, later ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for 84.00
N.S. & N.B. Success, BR 895185N.S. & N.B. Success, BR 895
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N.S. & N.B. Success, BR 895 CH NS-28A, copper, PCGS AU-55. Ex John Temple. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Estimate : 350.00 - 375.00
Sold for 375.00
N.S. & N.B. Success, BR 895186N.S. & N.B. Success, BR 895
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N.S. & N.B. Success, BR 895 CH NS-28A, copper, EF. Ex Don Flick. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Estimate : 300.00 - 325.00
Sold for 270.00
N.S. & N.B. Success, BR 895187N.S. & N.B. Success, BR 895
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N.S. & N.B. Success, BR 895 CH NS-28A, copper, abt EF, once lacquered. Ex Warren Baker, May 1969. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell ...
Estimate : 250.00 - 275.00
Sold for 150.00
N.S. & N.B. Success, BR 895188N.S. & N.B. Success, BR 895
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N.S. & N.B. Success, BR 895 CH NS-28A, copper, abt EF. Ex Don Flick. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Estimate : 250.00 - 275.00
Sold for 204.00
John Brown’s Token, BR 896189John Brown’s Token, BR 896
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John Brown’s Token, BR 896 CH NS-16A1, EF, couple of old rev. marks. Ex Don Flick. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for 120.00
Robert Purves’ Token, BR 897190Robert Purves’ Token, BR 897
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Robert Purves’ Token, BR 897 CH MT-5, Unc. with lustre. Ex Don Flick. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for 60.00
Robert Hopwood & Son, BR 898191Robert Hopwood & Son, BR 898
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Robert Hopwood & Son, BR 898 This is not a Canadian token, but a Lancashire woolen mill token. However, it was listed by Breton and has frequent...
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold for 300.00
White’s Farthing, BR 899192White’s Farthing, BR 899
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White’s Farthing, BR 899 Courteau 362, brass, CH NS-17A1, AU. The original of White’s farthing may have been the extremely rare variety with the D of
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for 366.00
White’s Farthing, BR 899193White’s Farthing, BR 899
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White’s Farthing, BR 899 Courteau 362, brass, CH NS-17A1, AU, a bit rough with a couple of spots. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collect
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold for 120.00
White’s Farthing, BR 899194White’s Farthing, BR 899
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White’s Farthing, BR 899 Courteau 362, brass, CH NS-17A1, abt EF. Ex Don Flick. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for 85.00
Nova Scotia Merchant Tokens Lot195Nova Scotia Merchant Tokens Lot
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Nova Scotia Merchant Tokens Lot Includes: John Brown’s token, BR 896, CH NS-16A1, good VF+; Robert Purves’ Token, BR 897, abt EF; Halifax Ferry Token,
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for 80.00
Nova Scotia Merchant Tokens Lot196Nova Scotia Merchant Tokens Lot
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Nova Scotia Merchant Tokens Lot Includes: John Brown’s token, BR 896, CH NS-16A1, good VF; Robert Purves’ Token, BR 897, abt EF; Halifax Ferry Token,
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for 84.00
Blakley’s “Great Dry Salt Goods,” BR 901197Blakley’s “Great Dry Salt Goods,” BR 901
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Blakley’s “Great Dry Salt Goods,” BR 901 Brass, BU. Ex Don Flick. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for 144.00
Blakley’s “Great Dry Salt Goods,” BR 901198Blakley’s “Great Dry Salt Goods,” BR 901
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Blakley’s “Great Dry Salt Goods,” BR 901 Brass, sharp Unc. with lustre. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for 96.00
Gass’ Tea cheque, BR 902199Gass’ Tea cheque, BR 902
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Gass’ Tea cheque, BR 902 Brass, BU. Because James Gass was a Halifax collector, this piece might also be considered a numismatist’s token. Note thi
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for 84.00
Gass’ Tea cheque, BR 902200Gass’ Tea cheque, BR 902
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Gass’ Tea cheque, BR 902 Brass, BU. Ex Elliot Fineberg. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for 84.00
Nova Scotia Merchant Tokens Lot201Nova Scotia Merchant Tokens Lot
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Nova Scotia Merchant Tokens Lot Includes: Blakley’s, BR 901, good EF; Gass’, BR 902, EF. Both Ex Don Flick. 2 Pcs. Note this lot is part of the Geof
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for 48.00