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Toronto Coin Expo Spring Sale 2015

Auction CurrencyCAD Auction LocationToronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street (1 street north of Bloor), Toronto, Ontario, M4W 2G8, Canada

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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Canadian Test Token - Twenty Five Cents1107Canadian 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...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Canadian Test Token - Twenty Five Cents1108Canadian 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...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Canadian Test Token Lot1109Canadian 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...
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for 60.00
Canadian Test Token Lot1110Canadian 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
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for 70.00
Canadian Test Token - Salesman Sample1111Canadian 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
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 192.00
Canadian Test Token - Salesman Sample1112Canadian 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...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 110.00
Canadian Test Token - Salesman Sample1113Canadian 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...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 204.00
Canadian Test Token - Salesman Sample1114Canadian 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...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 130.00
Canadian Test Token - Salesman Sample1115Canadian 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...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 192.00
Canadian Test Token - Salesman Sample1116Canadian 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,
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for 425.00
Lot of Three Silver Twenty Five Cents Sets1117Lot 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.
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for 192.00
Royal Canadian Mint Lot1118Royal 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...
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for 180.00
Lot of Twelve Fifty Cent Coins & Sets1119Lot 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...
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 216.00
Lot of 22 Silver Dollars1120Lot 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
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 450.00
Lot of Thirteen Silver Dollars1121Lot 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
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for 480.00
Royal Canadian Mint Lot1122Royal 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...
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 360.00
Royal Canadian Mint Lot1123Royal 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.
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for 252.00
Assorted Lot of RCM and Set of Twelve WWII Silver Nickel Set1124Assorted 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...
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for 96.00
Lot of Four RCM Sets/SML's1125Lot 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...
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for 150.00
Lot of Two ANACS Graded Canadian Wildlife Series Silver Coins1126Lot 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
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for 60.00
Miscellaneous Coin & Token Lot1127Miscellaneous 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...
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold for 70.00
Lot of Canadian Coin & Bank Notes1128Lot 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, ...
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for 60.00
Lot of 100 Trade Dollars1129Lot of 100 Trade Dollars
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Lot of 100 Trade Dollars We believe these are all different. 100 Pcs.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 108.00
Saskatchewan Numismatica by Cecil Tannahill1130Saskatchewan 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.
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for 36.00
Banking Ephemera - Bank of Upper Canada Second Exchange1131Banking 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
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold for 60.00
Banking Ephemera - Colonial Bank of Canada Sight Draft Sheet1132Banking 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
Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 800.00
Banking Ephemera - A really neat group of financial ephemera from Canada.1133Banking 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
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold for 144.00
Banking Ephemera - Currie Business College $1,000.001134Banking 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.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 84.00
Banking Ephemera - Lot of Three Canadian Bank Note Company Trials/Proofs1135Banking 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
Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold for 110.00
Banking Ephemera - The Northern Crown Bank Passbook Folder1136Banking Ephemera - The Northern Crown Bank Passbook Folder
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The Northern Crown Bank Passbook Folder Dark red in colour, 90mmx140mm (closed).
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold for 36.00
Banking Ephemera - Lot of Three LA PREMIERE BANQUE DU CANADA1137Banking 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...
Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold for 110.00
SCARCE 1814 ARMY BILL1138SCARCE 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
Start Price : 5,000.00 | Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
1835 Agricultural Bank Two Dollars11391835 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 ...
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for 144.00
1836 Agricultural Bank Five Dollars11401836 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.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for 80.00
1837 Agricultural Bank Two Dollars11411837 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.
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for 120.00
1911 Bank of British North America Ten Dollars11421911 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. 
Start Price : 2,250.00 | Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,000.00
1901 Canadian Bank of Commerce Five Dollars11431901 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.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for 600.00
1912 Bank of Commerce Five Dollars11441912 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.
Estimate : 550.00 - 650.00
Sold for 325.00
1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce One Hundred Dollars11451917 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.
Start Price : 1,100.00 | Estimate : 2,200.00 - 2,500.00
1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce Five Dollars11461917 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.
Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold for 450.00
1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce Five Dollars11471917 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.
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for 650.00
1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce Ten Dollars11481917 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...
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for 360.00
1859 Bank of Clifton One Dollar11491859 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.
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for 100.00
1837 Commercial Bank Two Dollars11501837 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
Estimate : 600.00 - 750.00
Sold for 480.00
1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland Two Dollars11511888 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
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 775.00
1925 Dominion Bank Fifty Dollars Specimen11521925 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.
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for 1,450.00
1925 Dominion Bank Fifty Dollars11531925 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.
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold for 475.00
1914 Bank of Hamilton Ten Dollars11541914 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.
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for 625.00
1883 Bank of London Five Dollars11551883 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.
Start Price : 2,200.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
1863 MacDonald & Co. Ten Dollars11561863 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.
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for 690.00