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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N.F. Token Lot261N.F. Token Lot
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N.F. Token Lot Includes: BR 953, Rutherford, Harbour Grace, CH NF-1C4, coarse wool, stella, upset reverse, EF; CH NF-1C2, coarse wool, stella, straigh
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for 145.00
N.F. Token Lot262N.F. Token Lot
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N.F. Token Lot Includes: BR 953, Rutherford, Harbour Grace, CH NF-1C2, fine wool, straight reverse, EF but some damage at FOUNDLAND; CH NF-1C2, fine w
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for 192.00
BR 955, Fishery Rights 1860263BR 955, Fishery Rights 1860
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BR 955, Fishery Rights 1860 CH NF-4A, AU and rarely seen in this condition. Ex Don Flick. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Estimate : 650.00 - 700.00
Sold for 775.00
BR 955, Fishery Rights 1860264BR 955, Fishery Rights 1860
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BR 955, Fishery Rights 1860 CH NF-4A, abt EF. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Estimate : 350.00 - 400.00
Sold for 400.00
BR 955, Fishery Rights 1860265BR 955, Fishery Rights 1860
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BR 955, Fishery Rights 1860 CH NF-4A, a nice undamaged VF. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for 330.00
Peter McAuslane’s Token - The highlight of the Geoffrey Bell collection266Peter McAuslane’s Token - The highlight of the Geoffrey Bell collection
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Peter McAuslane’s Token - The highlight of the Geoffrey Bell collection BR 956, CH NF-2, issued in St. John’s, Newfoundland, by a merchant of Prince E
Estimate : 45,000.00 - 50,000.00
Sold for 51,600.00
BR 958, Tiffin Penny267BR 958, Tiffin Penny
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BR 958, Tiffin Penny Courteau 34, CH LC-47B1, upset reverse, engrailed edge, Unc. Not a rare token in high grade, but this example has superb steel-bl
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 150.00
BR 958, Tiffin Penny268BR 958, Tiffin Penny
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BR 958, Tiffin Penny Courteau 34, CH LC-47B1, upset reverse, engrailed edge, brown AU+. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for 105.00
BR 959, Tiffin Penny269BR 959, Tiffin Penny
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BR 959, Tiffin Penny Courteau 32, CH LC-47D2, upset reverse, engrailed edge, abt EF. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for 60.00
Tiffin Penny Lot270Tiffin Penny Lot
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Tiffin Penny Lot Includes: BR 957, Courteau 40, CH LC-47A2, upset reverse, engrailed edge, Fine, reverse digs; BR 958, Courteau 34, CH LC-47B1, upset
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for 120.00
Tiffin Halfpenny Lot271Tiffin Halfpenny Lot
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Tiffin Halfpenny Lot Includes: BR 960, Courteau 22, CH LC-48A2, severely rusted dies, nice EF; another, Courteau 22, CH LC-48A2, rusted dies, EF+, lac
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for 108.00
Tiffin Halfpenny Lot272Tiffin Halfpenny Lot
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Tiffin Halfpenny Lot Includes: BR 961, Courteau nos. 1, 2, 4; BR 960, Courteau nos. 11, w. die break, 11, w/o die break, 14 (2), 16 (2), 17 (2), 18, 1
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for 360.00
Bust & Harp Halfpenny Lot273Bust & Harp Halfpenny Lot
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Bust & Harp Halfpenny Lot Includes: BR 1012, LC-60, Courteau nos. 1, 7 with and without die break at eye (5), 11, 12, 17. Avg. VF+. 9 Pcs. No...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for 132.00
Wellington Token Lot274Wellington Token Lot
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Wellington Token Lot Includes: BR 969, Field Marshall Wellington Halfpennies, CH WE-1A, plain edge, upset reverse, EF but dirt; BR 971, CH WE-2A2, eng
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for 60.00
Wellington Token Lot275Wellington Token Lot
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Wellington Token Lot Includes: BR 969, Field Marshall Wellington Halfpennies, CH WE-1A, plain edge, upset reverse, Fine; another, CH WE-1A, engrailed
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for 120.00
BR 970, Field Marshall Wellington Penny276BR 970, Field Marshall Wellington Penny
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BR 970, Field Marshall Wellington Penny Courteau 31, CH WE-4A2, with wreath, edge plain, overstruck, VF. Ex Don Flick. Note this lot is part of the
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 450.00
BR 970, Field Marshall Wellington Penny277BR 970, Field Marshall Wellington Penny
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BR 970, Field Marshall Wellington Penny Courteau 32, CH WE-4B, without wreath below Britannia, edge engrailed up right, EF with remaining lustre in po
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for 600.00
BR 974, Field Marshall Wellington Penny278BR 974, Field Marshall Wellington Penny
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BR 974, Field Marshall Wellington Penny Courteau 29, CH WE-3, VF. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Estimate : 180.00 - 200.00
Sold for 264.00
BR 978, Marquis Wellington279BR 978, Marquis Wellington
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BR 978, Marquis Wellington CH WE-7, nice EF, lacquered. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for 156.00
BR 982, Victoria Nobis Est280BR 982, Victoria Nobis Est
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BR 982, Victoria Nobis Est CH LC-49, although usually classed with the Wellingtons, this is more likely represents a bust of Nelson. Not overstruck, a
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for 84.00