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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Courteau 10NL805Courteau 10NL
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Courteau 10NL Co 10NL, BR 962, CH NS-20A3, EF.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 96.00
Courteau 11NL806Courteau 11NL
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Courteau 11NL Co 11NL, BR 962, CH NS-20A4, MS62.
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for 330.00
Nova Scotia Token Lot of Two807Nova Scotia Token Lot of Two
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Nova Scotia Token Lot of Two Includes: Courteau 13NL, BR 962, CH NS-20B3, VF Cleaned; Courteau 14NL, BR 967, CH NS-22, EF. 2 Pcs.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for 60.00
Nova Scotia Token Lot of Two808Nova Scotia Token Lot of Two
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Nova Scotia Token Lot of Two Includes: Courteau 14NL, BR 967, CH NS-22, ICCS MS62; Courteau 15NL, BR 965, CH NS-21A2, VF Cleaned, Engrailed Edge. 2 Pc
Estimate : 400.00 - 450.00
Sold for 120.00
Countermarked Coin809Countermarked Coin
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Counterstamp J. AUSTIN on rev. of Upper Canada Penny, 1857, BR 719, unpublished.
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for 36.00
DEVINS & BOLTON MONTREAL Countermarked Coin Lot810DEVINS & BOLTON MONTREAL Countermarked Coin Lot
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Devins & Bolton Counterstamp Lot On obv. of U.S. large cent, 1829, clip at bottom, unpublished; On obv. of Prince Edward Island Halfpenny, ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 168.00
Countermarked Lot811Countermarked Lot
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Counterstamp Lot Includes: I.G on obv. of U.S. large cent, 1818, unpublished; JSK on rev. of Victoria Twenty Five Cents, 1880H, BR 944. Unpublished. 2
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for 36.00
Hudson’s Bay Company812Hudson’s Bay Company
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Hudson’s Bay Company BR 927, CH FT-2, East Main District, ½ Made Beaver, brass, with punch mark, EF.
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 276.00
Hudson's Bay Company813Hudson's Bay Company
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Hudson's Bay Company St. Lawrence Labrador District, 1 M.B. small letters; 5 M.B. small letters; 5 M.B. large letters; 10 M.B. large letter; 20 ...
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for 325.00
Job Bros. & Co., Blanc Sablon, NFLD.814Job Bros. & Co., Blanc Sablon, NFLD.
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Job Bros. & Co., Blanc Sablon, NFLD. AL:R:, 12mm, GF 1 Cent VERY SCARCE.
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold for 1,200.00
Breton Related Ephemera - R.W. Williams Ephemera Lot815Breton Related Ephemera - R.W. Williams Ephemera Lot
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R.W. Williams Ephemera Lot Includes: A photograph of R.W. Williams by the famous Montreal photographer William Notman. The photo is accompanied by pap
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 575.00
Breton Related Ephemera - A beautifully executed piece of calligraphy to Mrs Williams and Family816Breton Related Ephemera - A beautifully executed piece of calligraphy to Mrs Williams and Family
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A beautifully executed piece of calligraphy to Mrs Williams and Family From the Board of Examiners of the Pharmaceutical Association of the Province o
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 100.00
Breton Related Ephemera - A certificate of appointment to John Lewis Williams817Breton Related Ephemera - A certificate of appointment to John Lewis Williams
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A certificate of appointment to John Lewis Williams Son of R.W. Williams, to the rank of Lieutenant in the Militia of Canada. It is dated 1907 and is
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 120.00
Chatham Ontario, Camp 10818Chatham Ontario, Camp 10
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Chatham Ontario, Camp 10 LC-1801. Camp 10 was issued in strip form and produced in black on yellow cardboard. No serial numbers were used on the one c
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for 264.00
Monteith Ontario, Camp 23819Monteith Ontario, Camp 23
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Monteith Ontario, Camp 23 LC-1832. Two types of scrip exist for this camp, this is type 1. Writing on the front "CANADA / PRISONER OF WAR"...
Estimate : 600.00 - 750.00
Sold for 375.00
Angler Ontario, Camp 101820Angler Ontario, Camp 101
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Angler Ontario, Camp 101 LC-1922. This series was printed on red cardboard without serial numbers. They bear an expiration date of December 31st, 194
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for 252.00
World Token - 1862 Ayer's Encased Postage Stamp821World Token - 1862 Ayer's Encased Postage Stamp
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1862 Ayer's Encased Postage Stamp One cent Franklin's Ayer's Sarsaparilla encased postage, Scott EP-13, 1862, 25 mm, VF, mica intact, br...
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for 360.00
World Token - Thomas Elder Token822World Token - Thomas Elder Token
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Thomas Elder Token New York coin dealer issued a series of tokens about 1908 featuring a close copy of the Canadian Bouquet Sou Br.690 and using 4 dif
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold for 60.00
Canadian Medal - Bicentenary of the Capture of Quebec, 1959823Canadian Medal - Bicentenary of the Capture of Quebec, 1959
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Bicentenary of the Capture of Quebec, 1959 AE, 78mm, Featuring Wolfe and Montcalm on the obverse. Issued by Spink & Sons and engraved by Paul Vi...
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for 50.00
Canadian Medal - Dominion of Canada Rifle Association824Canadian Medal - Dominion of Canada Rifle Association
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Dominion of Canada Rifle Association AE, 44mm, obv. Two soldiers meeting and shaking hands, rev. Dominion of Canada Rifle Association Cadet Competitio
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold for 48.00
Canadian Medal - Dominion of Canada Rifle Association, 1868825Canadian Medal - Dominion of Canada Rifle Association, 1868
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Dominion of Canada Rifle Association, 1868 AR, 44 mm, obv. Two soldiers meeting and shaking hands, rev. Presented By The Dominion of Canada Rifle Asso
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold for 72.00
Canadian Medal - Manitoba Provincial Rifle Association Medal, 1871826Canadian Medal - Manitoba Provincial Rifle Association Medal, 1871
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Manitoba Provincial Rifle Association Medal, 1871 AE, 38mm, Dingwall, obv. Manitoba crest with Indian and soldier to the right and left of crest, rev.
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold for 66.00
Canadian Medal - Saskatchewan Provincial Rifle Association Medal, 1907827Canadian Medal - Saskatchewan Provincial Rifle Association Medal, 1907
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Saskatchewan Provincial Rifle Association Medal, 1907 AR, 38mm, Ellis, obv. Saskatchewan crest, shooter prone aiming at target, rev. The Saskatchewan
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold for 132.00
Canadian Medal - Royal Canadian Mounted Police Long Service Elizabeth II Named Medal828Canadian Medal - Royal Canadian Mounted Police Long Service Elizabeth II Named Medal
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police Long Service Elizabeth II Named Medal S/Sgt. G.W. Armstrong #15597, born 1927-06-01. Enlisted 1948, medal issued 21 Oct.
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for 600.00
Canadian Medal - Royal Visit, 1901829Canadian Medal - Royal Visit, 1901
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Royal Visit, 1901 AE, 56mm, obv. Conjoined busts of the Duke & Duchess of Cornwall and York, rev. Crowned shield, soldier on each side, Eimer 18...
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold for 130.00
Canadian Medal - Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto830Canadian Medal - Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto
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Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto AR, 32mm, Awarded to Donald Boisjolie/Grade 1 Violin/1959. Produced by Allison, 14.9gms.
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for 48.00
Canadian Medal - Central Madras School, Saint John, NB, 1835831Canadian Medal - Central Madras School, Saint John, NB, 1835
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Central Madras School, Saint John, NB, 1835 AR, 40mm, obv. Central Madras School St John N.B. 1835, rev. James Barnes. Madras Schools were operated by
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 3,000.00
Canadian Medal - Governor General personal medal, Jeanne Sauve832Canadian Medal - Governor General personal medal, Jeanne Sauve
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Governor General personal medal, Jeanne Sauve Goldine, 36mm, in velvet case, Clowery CL 124 P. Unc.
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for 60.00
Canadian Medal - Long service Canadian Government medals833Canadian Medal - Long service Canadian Government medals
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Long service Canadian Government medals Includes: goldine covered bronze, 75mm, Presented by the Minister of National Defence David Collenette to Pet
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 500.00
Canadian Medal - The Rakoczi Medal834Canadian Medal - The Rakoczi Medal
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The Rakoczi Medal AR, 55mm, Dora de Pedery Hunt medallist, struck by the Lombardo Mint in 1976, 101.2 gms, # 290 of 350 struck, Unc. in case of issue.
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for 60.00
Canadian Medal - Industrial Exhibition Association of Toronto835Canadian Medal - Industrial Exhibition Association of Toronto
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Industrial Exhibition Association of Toronto AR, 44.5mm, obv. Arms and motto of the City of Toronto with 4 medallions surrounding the crest, rev. Conj
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 60.00
Canadian Medal - Bank of Commerce Medal836Canadian Medal - Bank of Commerce Medal
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Bank of Commerce Medal AR, 56mm, obv. Bank crest in center/The Canadian Bank of Commerce/Established 1867, rev. Presented By/The Canadian Bank/Of Comm
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 540.00
Canadian Medals - Confederation Set of Two by Pinches of London, England837Canadian Medals - Confederation Set of Two by Pinches of London, England
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Confederation Set of Two by Pinches of London, England Two Specimen Sets to commemorate Canada’s Confederation in 1967. There were 100 sets issued and
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for 2,760.00
Canadian Medals - Confederation Diamond Jubilee Medal, 1927838Canadian Medals - Confederation Diamond Jubilee Medal, 1927
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Confederation Diamond Jubilee Medal, 1927 Lot of Two: AR, 35mm, (large size), A beautiful 1927 60th anniversary of Canadian confederation. There were
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 420.00
Canadian Medal - Dominion of Canada Exhibition Medal839Canadian Medal - Dominion of Canada Exhibition Medal
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Dominion of Canada Exhibition Medal AU, 41mm, 22kt, undated. These medals were originally struck by the Canadian Government for awards at the 1876 Phi
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for 2,500.00
Canadian Medal - Dominion of Canada Exhibition Medal840Canadian Medal - Dominion of Canada Exhibition Medal
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Dominion of Canada Exhibition Medal AR, 41 mm, description as above, 38.8 gms.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for 72.00
Canadian Medal - Dominion of Canada Exhibition Medal841Canadian Medal - Dominion of Canada Exhibition Medal
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Dominion of Canada Exhibition Medal AR, 41 mm, description as above, 38.8 gms.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for 84.00
Canadian Medal - Dominion of Canada Exhibition Medal842Canadian Medal - Dominion of Canada Exhibition Medal
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Dominion of Canada Exhibition Medal AE, 41 mm, description as above, some discoloration on obverse. 36.9 gms.
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for 36.00
Canadian Medal - Irving Canaport Medal, 1969843Canadian Medal - Irving Canaport Medal, 1969
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Irving Canaport Medal, 1969 AE, 65mm, In case of issue. Western Hemisphere's First Deep Water Terminal. Unc. 120 gms.
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for 48.00
World Medal - Great Britain844World Medal - Great Britain
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Great Britain 1855 Visit of Victor Emmanuel II City of London series medal by B Wyon - AE, Obv. Britannia with Londinia at her side. 76mm, part of the
Start Price : 450.00 | Estimate : 450.00
World Medal - Great Britain845World Medal - Great Britain
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Great Britain National Rifle Association, 1860, AE, 48mm, obv. Two figures of Indian and soldier, rev. The National Rifle Association 1860, Unc. 47.2g
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold for 60.00
World Medal - Great Britain846World Medal - Great Britain
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Great Britain National Rifle Association, 1860, AR, 35mm, obv. Two figures in hollowed out centre, oval with loop at top, NRA Rifle Clubs 1860, unifac
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold for 66.00
World Medal - Great Britain847World Medal - Great Britain
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Great Britain Colonial and Indian Exhibition Medal, 1886, AE, 52mm, by L.C. Wyon, not presented, beautiful specimen. Unc.
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for 48.00
World Medal - Great Britain848World Medal - Great Britain
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Great Britain Set of 3 medals commemorating the 60th year of Queen Victoria’s reign. AR, AE and WM, 39mm, in Capital plastic holder. obv. Features bus
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for 60.00
World Medal - Great Britain849World Medal - Great Britain
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Great Britain Coronation Medal, AE, 56mm, obv. Bust Edward VII Crowned 9 August 1902, rev. Bust Alexandra 1902 Queen Consort, BHM-3767, Eimer 1871, Of
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold for 60.00
World Medal - Great Britain850World Medal - Great Britain
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Great Britain AE, 51mm, obv. Bust of Edward VII, rev. National Medal for Success in Art by the Board of Education. Awarded on edge “Laura Brockelbank
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
World Medal - USA851World Medal - USA
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USA 7th Annual Convention of the Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association, 1950, AE, 40.5mm, Seattle, Washington, held in Centralia, Washington. The m
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for 36.00
World Medal - USA852World Medal - USA
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USA 1896 Gorham Bryan Money So-Called Dollar -  Was produced for the 1896 campaign between William McKinley and William Jennings Brya...
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for 204.00
World Medal - USA853World Medal - USA
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USA 1925 Norse American Centennial Medal Lot - Thick & Thin Varieties. Nicely toned Unc's. 2 Pcs.
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for 500.00
1917C Newfoundland Five Cent Specimen8541917C Newfoundland Five Cent Specimen
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1917C Newfoundland Five Cent Specimen PCGS SP63. Matte finish with only 5 known. Tied with one other as the finest graded by either ICCS or PCG...
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 775.00