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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Countermarked Lot755 - Countermarked Lot
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Countermarked Lot C.H. HOWE. (curved) and 1891 (curved) counterpunched on obv. of Canada Cent, 1876, WB-502. Brunk unpub. 2nd ed., 20323 (this coin);
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Countermarked Lot756 - Countermarked Lot
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Countermarked Lot T. HUGHES in rev. of Canada Cent, 1876H, WB-503. Rulau Misc., Brunk 20620 (this coin); J.H.T. HUMBLE on obv. & rev. of Bank of...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Countermarked Lot757 - Countermarked Lot
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Countermarked Lot H.R. HUME twice on obv. of Quebec Bank Penny, 1852, BR 528, WB-504. Brunk unpub. 2nd ed., 20675 (this coin); J. HUNT on obv. of Nova
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Countermarked Lot758 - Countermarked Lot
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Countermarked Lot J.B. HUNT on planed rev. of Canada Cent, the rev. has the date "Oct. 24,1893 scratched in, WB-505; S.J. HUNT on obv. of Nova ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Countermarked Lot759 - Countermarked Lot
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Countermarked Lot HUNTER on obv. of Canada Victoria Ten Cents, WB-506. Holed; C. HURRELL twice on obv. of Nova Scotia Penny, 1843, BR 873, WB-5...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Countermarked Lot760 - Countermarked Lot
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Countermarked Lot J. HUST three times on rev. of Bust & Harp, 1820, BR 1012, Unpublished. Ex Cunningham Auction #47, 1985, lot 65. Holed; (G.) H...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Countermarked Lot761 - Countermarked Lot
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Countermarked Lot J. HUTTON. / WINDSOR. on obv. of Bank of Upper Canada Halfpenny, 1852, BR 720, WB-509. Foster Part II, 54; Rulau Misc.; Brunk 20900
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Countermarked Lot762 - Countermarked Lot
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Countermarked Lot (J) HUTTON on obv. of Bank of Upper Canada Halfpenny, 1850, BR 720, Unpublished. Ex Curto Collection, includes an old ticket from th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Countermarked Coin763 - Countermarked Coin
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Countermarked Coin I B on obv. & Quebec on rev. on Blacksmith Token, Warren Baker Collection of Blacksmith Tokens. Ex Bowers & Merena March ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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Countermarked Lot764 - Countermarked Lot
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Countermarked Lot I B on obv. of U.S. large cent, 1816, Unpublished; I B on obv. of U.S. large cent, 1818, Unpublished;   I M C on rev. of Can...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Countermarked Lot765 - Countermarked Lot
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Countermarked Lot I. O. R. M. on obv. With bust of grand Indian of Canada Twenty Five Cents, 1880, Unpublished. International order of Redmen; I P on
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Countermarked Coin766 - Countermarked Coin
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Countermarked Coin IMMORTAL MEMORY (curved) / Wm III / an Orangeman on horseback to left / N. 286 engraved on planed obv. of Bank of Montreal Penny, 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Countermarked Coin767 - Countermarked Coin
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Countermarked Coin I. V within crenelated oval cartouche on obv. of "Tiffin" Penny, 1812, BR 959, WB-1105. Note this lot is part of the...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Countermarked Lot768 - Countermarked Lot
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Countermarked Lot IN SOLIS CELANIR 1869 counterpunched around edge of Bank of Upper Canada Penny, 1857, BR 719, WB-513. Rulau Misc.; Brunk 21060 (this
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Countermarked Lot769 - Countermarked Lot
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Countermarked Lot J on obv. of Wellington Halfpenny, 1816, BR 981, WB-514; J. B three times on obv. of Nova Scotia Penny, 1856, BR 875, WB-515; ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Countermarked Lot770 - Countermarked Lot
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Countermarked Lot J C counterpunched on obv. of City Bank Penny, 1837, BR 521, WB-517; J C counterpunched twice within sickle-shaped device with a J a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Countermarked Lot771 - Countermarked Lot
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Countermarked Lot J.C on rev. of Facilitate Trade Halfpenny, 1833, BR 730, WB-519. Ex Curto Collection; J. C on obv. of Province du Bas Canada Sou (Ha
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Countermarked Lot772 - Countermarked Lot
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Countermarked Lot JD counterpunched on obv. of Canada Cent, 1901, WB-521; J.D.L on rev. of Bank of Upper Canada Penny, 1852, BR 719, Unpublished; &#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Countermarked Lot773 - Countermarked Lot
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Countermarked Lot J.E. four times on obv. of Bank of Upper Canada Penny, 1850, BR 719, Unpublished; J.E.B.& Co on obv. of Bank of Upper Canada P...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Countermarked Lot774 - Countermarked Lot
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Countermarked Lot J.F.T. on obv. & rev. of Canada Cent, 1886, WB-525. Rulau Misc; J.H twice on rev. of Bouquet-Sou, BR 713, WB-526. 2 Pcs. No...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Countermarked Lot775 - Countermarked Lot
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Countermarked Lot J.H on obv. of Canada Ten Cents, 1858, WB-527. (Cheramy List); J.H. obv. & rev. of Newfoundland Fifty Cents, 1870, WB-528. (Ch...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Anticosti776 - Anticosti
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Anticosti Attributed to Anticosti Island by most numismatists but there is no proof it was used there. 1/8 Penny, AU.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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1670-A French Colonies 5 Sols777 - 1670-A French Colonies 5 Sols
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1670-A French Colonies 5 Sols BR 402, Glorian Regni 5 Sols. Bearing the A mintmark of the Paris Mint, this piece was never intended to circulate in Fr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Anse Canot 40 (cart loads)778 - Anse Canot 40 (cart loads)
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Anse Canot 40 (cart loads) Edward Roehrs attributed these tokens in NI Bulletin 36 (September 2000). They were produced, c. 1850 and used on the islan
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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Anse Canot 5 (cart loads)779 - Anse Canot 5 (cart loads)
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Anse Canot 5 (cart loads) An excellent companion to the above token. Copper, 23mm, 4.2 gms. Very Fine and very rare.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (2,100.00) = 2,100.00
 
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Anse Canot 1 (cart loads)780 - Anse Canot 1 (cart loads)
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Anse Canot 1 (cart loads) An excellent companion to the above tokens. Copper, 20mm, 3.15 gms. Very Fine and very rare.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (2,600.00) = 2,600.00
 
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Bridge Token from Isle de Montreal to Repentiguy BR 535781 - Bridge Token from Isle de Montreal to Repentiguy BR 535
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Bridge Token from Isle de Montreal to Repentiguy BR 535  CH BT6, ICCS EF-40. Corrosion, clipped.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (1,200.00 + 240.00BP) = 1,440.00
 
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1822 Lesslie & Sons Toronto & Dundass BR 717782 - 1822 Lesslie & Sons Toronto & Dundass BR 717
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1822 Lesslie & Sons Toronto & Dundass BR 717 CH UC-3, Lesslie & Sons, VF+ Nice Specimen, holed. 
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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To facilitate trade 1825 BR 992783 - To facilitate trade 1825 BR 992
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To facilitate trade 1825 BR 992 CH LC-53A2, BR 992, Closed sleeve variety, scarce, VG.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Ships Colonies & Commerce BR 997784 - Ships Colonies & Commerce BR 997
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Ships Colonies & Commerce BR 997 ICCS MS-60, Lees 45.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 450.00
Sold for (240.00 + 48.00BP) = 288.00
 
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Seldom offered, the 1825 Bust & Harp token785 - Seldom offered, the 1825 Bust & Harp token
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Seldom offered, the 1825 Bust & Harp token BR 1012. A great rarity and worthy of possession in the finest Canadian colonial token collection. Th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Prince Edward Island, Lees 3786 - Prince Edward Island, Lees 3
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Prince Edward Island, Lees 3 CH PE10-3A1 and CH BL-24A1. This scarce token is included in both the PEI series of Ships, Colonies and Commerce tokens a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (240.00 + 48.00BP) = 288.00
 
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Nova Scotia Token Lot of Two787 - Nova Scotia Token Lot of Two
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Nova Scotia Token Lot of Two Includes: Courteau 263, BR 868, CH NS-2A4, 1824 One Penny, EF; Courteau 266, BR 871, CH NS-1D2, 1832 Halfpenny, EF. 2 Pcs
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Courteau 267788 - Courteau 267
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Courteau 267 Co 267, BR 871, CH NS-1D2, 1832 Halfpenny, ICCS AU55.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Courteau 272a789 - Courteau 272a
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Courteau 272a Co 272a, BR 871, CH NS-1D3, 1832 Halfpenny, EF. Scarce Courteau variety.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Courteau 273790 - Courteau 273
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Courteau 273 Co 273, BR 871, CH NS-1D3, 1832 Halfpenny, ICCS EF45.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Courteau 274791 - Courteau 274
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Courteau 274 Lot of three Co 274, BR 871, CH NS-1D3, 1832 Halfpenny, VF-EF. 3Pcs. Nice study lot.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Nova Scotia Token Lot of Two792 - Nova Scotia Token Lot of Two
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Nova Scotia Token Lot of Two Includes: Courteau 275, BR 871, CH NS-1D3, 1832 Halfpenny, EF; Courteau 281, BR 871, CH NS-3C2, 1832 Halfpenny, EF for ty
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Courteau 285793 - Courteau 285
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Courteau 285 Co 285, BR 870, CH NS-2B2, 1832 One Penny, EF.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Courteau 286794 - Courteau 286
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Courteau 286 Lot of two: Courteau 286, BR 870, CH NS-4A1, 1832 One Penny, VF. Missing the upper part of the C in Province; Courteau 286, BR 870, CH NS
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Courteau 286795 - Courteau 286
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Courteau 286 Lot of three Co 286, BR 870, CH NS-4A1, 1832 One Penny, VF-EF. 3Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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Courteau 287796 - Courteau 287
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Courteau 287 Co 287, BR 870, CH NS-4A2, 1832 One Penny, EF. An above average example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Courteau 292797 - Courteau 292
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Courteau 292 Co 292, BR 874, CH NS-1E2, 1840 Halfpenny, EF.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Courteau 292798 - Courteau 292
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Courteau 292 Co 292, BR 874, CH NS-1E2, 1840 Halfpenny, AU.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Nova Scotia Token Lot of Two799 - Nova Scotia Token Lot of Two
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Nova Scotia Token Lot of Two Includes: Courteau 300, BR 874, CH NS-1F3, 1843 Halfpenny, VF; Courteau 308, BR 874, CH NS-1F5, 1843 Halfpenny, VF. 2 Pc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Courteau 309800 - Courteau 309
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Courteau 309 Lot of two Co 309, BR 873, CH NS-2C2, 1840 One Penny, VF. 2 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Nova Scotia Token Lot of Two801 - Nova Scotia Token Lot of Two
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Nova Scotia Token Lot of Two Includes: Courteau 314, BR 873, CH NS-2D1, 1843 One Penny, EF; Courteau 336, BR 883, CH NS-10B1, 1815 Halfpenny, VF. 2 P
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Courteau 343802 - Courteau 343
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Courteau 343 Co 343, BR 891, CH NS-14A2, 1815 Halfpenny, EF.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Courteau 3NL803 - Courteau 3NL
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Courteau 3NL Lot of two Co 3NL Copper, BR 894, CH NS-24A1, VF; Co 3NL Brass, BR 894, CH NS-24A2, EF. 2 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Courteau 3NL804 - Courteau 3NL
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Courteau 3NL Co 3NL Copper, BR 894, CH NS-24A1, ICCS MS60. Ex J. Hoare Sale #80 Lot 628.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 900.00
Sold for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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