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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Canadian Test Token - Twenty Five Cents1107 - Canadian Test Token - Twenty Five Cents
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Twenty Five Cents CH TT-25.16B, Round, three maple leaves, raised U on obv. & rev. Copper nickel, non-magnetic, 23.85mm diameter...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Canadian Test Token - Twenty Five Cents1108 - Canadian Test Token - Twenty Five Cents
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Twenty Five Cents CH TT-25.17D, Round, three maple leaves, raised W on obv. & rev. Nickel, magnetic, 23.87mm diameter, 1.62mm thicknes...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Canadian Test Token Lot1109 - Canadian Test Token Lot
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Test Token Lot Includes: CH TT-1.3C Round, Maple Leaves, with beads (1979). Copper, English/French legend. 1.4mm thickness, 19.0mm d...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Canadian Test Token Lot1110 - Canadian Test Token Lot
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Test Token Lot Includes: CH TT-200.1, Single alloy concept test token - ICCS MS-60. Round, three maple leaves (1994-1995), copper zinc, reeded, non-m
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Canadian Test Token - Salesman Sample1111 - Canadian Test Token - Salesman Sample
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Salesman Sample CH SS-1 Round, Canada/Maple Leaves. Two-ply copper-plated steel, bronze colour, magnetic, plain edge. 25.0mm diameter, 1.9mm thickness
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Canadian Test Token - Salesman Sample1112 - Canadian Test Token - Salesman Sample
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Salesman Sample CH SS-2 Round, Canada/Maple Leaves. Two-ply copper-plated steel, bronze colour, magnetic, plain edge. 30.0mm diameter, 2.0mm th...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Canadian Test Token - Salesman Sample1113 - Canadian Test Token - Salesman Sample
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Salesman Sample CH SS-6 Round, Canada/Maple Leaves. Multi-ply nickel-plated steel, silver colour, magnetic, plain edge. 35.0mm diameter, 2...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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Canadian Test Token - Salesman Sample1114 - Canadian Test Token - Salesman Sample
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Salesman Sample CH SS-7 Round, Canada/Maple Leaves. Brass-plated steel, gold colour, magnetic, plain edge. 30.0mm diameter, 1.9mm thicknes...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Canadian Test Token - Salesman Sample1115 - Canadian Test Token - Salesman Sample
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Salesman Sample CH SS-8 Round, Canada/Maple Leaves. Brass-plated steel, gold colour, magnetic, plain edge. 30.0mm diameter, 2.0mm thi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Canadian Test Token - Salesman Sample1116 - Canadian Test Token - Salesman Sample
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Salesman Sample CH SS-11 Round with an eight-sided rim design. Three maple leaves, brass, non-magnetic, reeded edge. 25.0mm diameter, 2.5mm thickness,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Lot of Three Silver Twenty Five Cents Sets1117 - Lot of Three Silver Twenty Five Cents Sets
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Lot of Three Silver Twenty Five Cents Sets Includes: 1992,1999,2000. All in case of issue with COA's. 3 Sets.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Royal Canadian Mint Lot1118 - Royal Canadian Mint Lot
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Royal Canadian Mint Lot Includes: 3X2013 Magnified Beauty: The Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus, 2013 Purple Cornflower and Eastern Tailed Blue 25-c...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Lot of Twelve Fifty Cent Coins & Sets1119 - Lot of Twelve Fifty Cent Coins & Sets
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Lot of Twelve Fifty Cent Coins & Sets Includes: 1996 Baby Moose Calf, 1998 Whale Set, 2000 Birds of Prey Set, 2002 Golden Tulip, 2003 Golden Daf...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
 
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Lot of 22 Silver Dollars1120 - Lot of 22 Silver Dollars
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Lot of 22 Silver Dollars Include: 12 Uncirculated Dollars (1970 - specimen, not silver) 1975, 1976, 2x1979, 1980, 1982, 1983, 2x1993, 2005, 2006). Pro
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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Lot of Thirteen Silver Dollars1121 - Lot of Thirteen Silver Dollars
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Lot of Thirteen Silver Dollars Includes: 1994 Proof, 1911-2001 Limited Edition, 2001 Uncirculated, 2003 Uncirculated, 2003 Coronation, 2004 Uncirculat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Royal Canadian Mint Lot1122 - Royal Canadian Mint Lot
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Royal Canadian Mint Lot Includes: 2010 Limited Edition Proof Set, 1992 & 1993 Specimen Sets, 2003 Rocky Mountains $20, 2X2009 Return of the...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Royal Canadian Mint Lot1123 - Royal Canadian Mint Lot
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Royal Canadian Mint Lot Includes: 2X2014 Water-lily and Leopard Frog 25-Cents, 3X2014 $20 Fine Silver Water-lily and Leopard Frog. 5 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (210.00 + 42.00BP) = 252.00
 
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Assorted Lot of RCM and Set of Twelve WWII Silver Nickel Set1124 - Assorted Lot of RCM and Set of Twelve WWII Silver Nickel Set
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Assorted Lot of RCM and Set of Twelve WWII Silver Nickel Set Includes: 2001 150th Anniversary Three Cent Coin & Stamp Set, 2 X 2000 Voltigeur De...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Lot of Four RCM Sets/SML's1125 - Lot of Four RCM Sets/SML's
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Lot of Four RCM Sets/SML's Includes: 1989 Proof SML in Oak box and COA, 2001 Coloured SML in case, 2004 Arctic Fox Set, 1953-2003 Special Editio...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Lot of Two ANACS Graded Canadian Wildlife Series Silver Coins1126 - Lot of Two ANACS Graded Canadian Wildlife Series Silver Coins
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Lot of Two ANACS Graded Canadian Wildlife Series Silver Coins Include: 2011 Wolf First Release, ANACS Certified #0890 of 2,000 MS69. 2011 Grizzly Firs
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Miscellaneous Coin & Token Lot1127 - Miscellaneous Coin & Token Lot
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Miscellaneous Coin & Token Lot Includes: 1928, 1931, 1932x4, 1933x3, 1936, 1937x3, 1939x2. One of each date 1938-1947 (7) pieces from Newfoundla...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Lot of Canadian Coin & Bank Notes1128 - Lot of Canadian Coin & Bank Notes
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Lot of Canadian Coin & Bank Notes Includes: ten one cents, six five cent silvers, 1965 & 1967 year sets, $4.25 in bank notes. Worth a look, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Lot of 100 Trade Dollars1129 - Lot of 100 Trade Dollars
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Lot of 100 Trade Dollars We believe these are all different. 100 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Saskatchewan Numismatica by Cecil Tannahill1130 - Saskatchewan Numismatica by Cecil Tannahill
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Saskatchewan Numismatica by Cecil Tannahill An illustrated edition on banking, trade tokens, paper money and scrip used in Sask.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Banking Ephemera - Bank of Upper Canada Second Exchange1131 - Banking Ephemera - Bank of Upper Canada Second Exchange
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Bank of Upper Canada Second Exchange Dated in Toronto January 19, 1853. It is for 18 pounds. A little rough around the edges and a fold break vertical
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Banking Ephemera - Colonial Bank of Canada Sight Draft Sheet1132 - Banking Ephemera - Colonial Bank of Canada Sight Draft Sheet
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Colonial Bank of Canada Sight Draft Sheet Includes three sight draft (first, second and third bills of exchange). Mounted on thin cardboard featuring
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Banking Ephemera - A really neat group of financial ephemera from Canada.1133 - Banking Ephemera - A really neat group of financial ephemera from Canada.
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A really neat group of financial ephemera from Canada. There are 2 cheques, an 1867 Bank of Nova Scotia and a Sterling Bank piece, 2 promissory notes
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Banking Ephemera - Currie Business College $1,000.001134 - Banking Ephemera - Currie Business College $1,000.00
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Currie Business College $1,000.00 G–VG (rough around the edges), Schingoethe NB-350-adv.B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Banking Ephemera - Lot of Three Canadian Bank Note Company Trials/Proofs1135 - Banking Ephemera - Lot of Three Canadian Bank Note Company Trials/Proofs
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Lot of Three Canadian Bank Note Company Trials/Proofs Front proofs featuring three different $500 denomination holograms and Alexander Graham Bell. U
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Banking Ephemera - The Northern Crown Bank Passbook Folder1136 - Banking Ephemera - The Northern Crown Bank Passbook Folder
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The Northern Crown Bank Passbook Folder Dark red in colour, 90mmx140mm (closed).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Banking Ephemera - Lot of Three LA PREMIERE BANQUE DU CANADA1137 - Banking Ephemera - Lot of Three LA PREMIERE BANQUE DU CANADA
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Lot of Three LA PREMIERE BANQUE DU CANADA CANADA'S FIRST BANK Trials/Proofs - Titled Governor and Company, Unc's. Interesting lot that requ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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SCARCE 1814 ARMY BILL1138 - SCARCE 1814 ARMY BILL
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SCARCE 1814 ARMY BILL Third issue of army bills are dated 1814. Army Bills were used for the purchase of goods and payment of troops during the War of
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 5,000.00 | Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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1835 Agricultural Bank Two Dollars1139 - 1835 Agricultural Bank Two Dollars
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1835 Agricultural Bank Two Dollars CH 20-12-02-06 with "B" black overprint. VF, signature on back. Hensleigh / Green ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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1836 Agricultural Bank Five Dollars1140 - 1836 Agricultural Bank Five Dollars
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1836 Agricultural Bank Five Dollars CH 20-12-02-16. VG/F with a few holes. Hensleigh / Green signatures. S/N: 145/C.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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1837 Agricultural Bank Two Dollars1141 - 1837 Agricultural Bank Two Dollars
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1837 Agricultural Bank Two Dollars CH 20-12-04-04. VF, nice bold signature and faces up nicely. Franklin / Truscott signatures. S/N: 2896/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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1911 Bank of British North America Ten Dollars1142 - 1911 Bank of British North America Ten Dollars
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1911 Bank of British North America Ten Dollars CH 55-24-06. PMG F15, net. Note is stained with a small edge tear at right. S/N: 0011944/F. 
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 2,250.00 | Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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1901 Canadian Bank of Commerce Five Dollars1143 - 1901 Canadian Bank of Commerce Five Dollars
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1901 Canadian Bank of Commerce Five Dollars CH 75-14-06. F/F+, nice strong signatures and colours. S/N:411456/D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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1912 Bank of Commerce Five Dollars1144 - 1912 Bank of Commerce Five Dollars
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1912 Bank of Commerce Five Dollars CH 75-14-14. Fine, closely cut at top. S/N: 686593/C.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 550.00 - 650.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce One Hundred Dollars1145 - 1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce One Hundred Dollars
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1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce One Hundred Dollars CH 75-16-02-12, white background. PMG VF20 net, tape repair. S/N: 11939/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 1,100.00 | Estimate : 2,200.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce Five Dollars1146 - 1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce Five Dollars
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1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce Five Dollars CH 75-16-04-04. Fine/VF, challenging Gibson signature - only 15 on the census. S/N:067458/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce Five Dollars1147 - 1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce Five Dollars
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1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce Five Dollars CH 75-16-04-06a. PMG AU58 EPQ. Rarely found in AU/UNC conditions. S/N: 364280/C.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce Ten Dollars1148 - 1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce Ten Dollars
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1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce Ten Dollars  CH 75-16-04-10. Fine with annotations on front, pin hole at center. Difficult Rowley sign...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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1859 Bank of Clifton One Dollar1149 - 1859 Bank of Clifton One Dollar
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1859 Bank of Clifton One Dollar CH 125-10-02-02. PMG F15. Previously mounted, annotations, plenty of pin holes. S/N:3579/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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1837 Commercial Bank Two Dollars1150 - 1837 Commercial Bank Two Dollars
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1837 Commercial Bank Two Dollars CH 145-10-02-04. PMG Choice Unc 63 EPQ. This bank appears to be a spurious bank, trading on the name of Commercial Ba
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 750.00
Sold for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland Two Dollars1151 - 1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland Two Dollars
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1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland Two Dollars CH 185-18-04. VF, rust stains. Maltese cross punched. Purple Government of Newfoundland stamped on fr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (775.00) = 775.00
 
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1925 Dominion Bank Fifty Dollars Specimen1152 - 1925 Dominion Bank Fifty Dollars Specimen
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1925 Dominion Bank Fifty Dollars Specimen CH 220-22-04S. Uncirculated, four holes punched at signature area. S/N: 00000/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (1,450.00) = 1,450.00
 
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1925 Dominion Bank Fifty Dollars1153 - 1925 Dominion Bank Fifty Dollars
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1925 Dominion Bank Fifty Dollars CH 220-22-08. VG with annotations on front, small tear at top margin. S/N: 12179/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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1914 Bank of Hamilton Ten Dollars1154 - 1914 Bank of Hamilton Ten Dollars
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1914 Bank of Hamilton Ten Dollars CH 345-20-10. Pressed VF, trimmed with faded signature at right. Nice large allegorical female vignette. S/N:892284.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (625.00) = 625.00
 
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1883 Bank of London Five Dollars1155 - 1883 Bank of London Five Dollars
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1883 Bank of London Five Dollars CH 405-10-02. AG, bottom left corner removed. 13 on the register, 3 in institutional collections. S/N:08618/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 2,200.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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1863 MacDonald & Co. Ten Dollars1156 - 1863 MacDonald & Co. Ten Dollars
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1863 MacDonald & Co. Ten Dollars CH 420-10-06. Fine. Signed Smith, only 6 on the registry, 1 in institutional collection. S/N:1545.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for (575.00 + 115.00BP) = 690.00
 
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