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
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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BR 952, Rutherford, St. John’s (1841)251 - BR 952, Rutherford, St. John’s (1841)
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BR 952, Rutherford, St. John’s (1841) CH NF-1B2, copper, straight reverse, EF+, some remaining lustre. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 275.00
Sold for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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BR 952, Rutherford, St. John’s (1841)252 - BR 952, Rutherford, St. John’s (1841)
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BR 952, Rutherford, St. John’s (1841) CH NF-1B2, copper, straight reverse, EF. Ex Don Flick. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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BR 953, Rutherford, Harbour Grace253 - BR 953, Rutherford, Harbour Grace
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BR 953, Rutherford, Harbour Grace CH NF-1C1, fine wool, straight reverse, AU+, as close to uncirculated as one can get. Note this lot is part of th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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BR 953, Rutherford, Harbour Grace254 - BR 953, Rutherford, Harbour Grace
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BR 953, Rutherford, Harbour Grace CH NF-1C4, fine wool, straight reverse, very nice AU. Ex Don Flick. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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BR 953, Rutherford, Harbour Grace255 - BR 953, Rutherford, Harbour Grace
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BR 953, Rutherford, Harbour Grace CH NF-1C1, fine wool, straight reverse, very nice AU. Ex Don Flick. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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BR 953, Rutherford, Harbour Grace256 - BR 953, Rutherford, Harbour Grace
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BR 953, Rutherford, Harbour Grace CH NF-1C1, fine wool, straight reverse, EF with some remaining lustre. Ex Don Flick. Note this lot is part of the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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BR 953, Rutherford, Harbour Grace257 - BR 953, Rutherford, Harbour Grace
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BR 953, Rutherford, Harbour Grace CH NF-1C1, fine wool, straight reverse, ICCS EF-40. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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BR 953, Rutherford, Harbour Grace258 - BR 953, Rutherford, Harbour Grace
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BR 953, Rutherford, Harbour Grace CH NF-1C1, fine wool, straight reverse, EF+. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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N.F. Token Lot259 - N.F. Token Lot
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N.F. Token Lot Includes: BR 953, Rutherford, Harbour Grace, CH NF-1C1, fine wool, straight reverse, EF; another, CH NF-1C1, fine wool, straight revers
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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BR 953, Rutherford, Harbour Grace260 - BR 953, Rutherford, Harbour Grace
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BR 953, Rutherford, Harbour Grace CH NF-1C2, coarse wool, rosettes, straight reverse, AU+, as close to uncirculated as one can get. Note this lot i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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N.F. Token Lot261 - N.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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for (145.00) = 145.00
 
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N.F. Token Lot262 - N.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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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BR 955, Fishery Rights 1860263 - BR 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.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 650.00 - 700.00
Sold for (775.00) = 775.00
 
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BR 955, Fishery Rights 1860264 - BR 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.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 400.00
Sold for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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BR 955, Fishery Rights 1860265 - BR 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.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Peter McAuslane’s Token - The highlight of the Geoffrey Bell collection266 - Peter 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 45,000.00 - 50,000.00
Sold for (43,000.00 + 8,600.00BP) = 51,600.00
 
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BR 958, Tiffin Penny267 - BR 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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BR 958, Tiffin Penny268 - BR 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.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for (105.00) = 105.00
 
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BR 959, Tiffin Penny269 - BR 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.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Tiffin Penny Lot270 - Tiffin 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Tiffin Halfpenny Lot271 - Tiffin 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Tiffin Halfpenny Lot272 - Tiffin 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Bust & Harp Halfpenny Lot273 - Bust & 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Wellington Token Lot274 - Wellington 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Wellington Token Lot275 - Wellington 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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BR 970, Field Marshall Wellington Penny276 - BR 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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BR 970, Field Marshall Wellington Penny277 - BR 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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BR 974, Field Marshall Wellington Penny278 - BR 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.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 200.00
Sold for (220.00 + 44.00BP) = 264.00
 
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BR 978, Marquis Wellington279 - BR 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.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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BR 982, Victoria Nobis Est280 - BR 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Wellington Token Lot281 - Wellington Token Lot
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Wellington Token Lot Includes: BR 976, Field Marshall Wellington Halfpenny, Courteau 1, upset reverse, CH WE-5A1, Fine; BR 978, Marquis Wellington, CH
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (220.00 + 44.00BP) = 264.00
 
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BR 984, One Penny 1813282 - BR 984, One Penny 1813
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BR 984, One Penny 1813 CH WE-12, abt EF. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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BR 985, Cossack Penny283 - BR 985, Cossack Penny
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BR 985, Cossack Penny CH WE-13, AU. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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BR 985, Cossack Penny284 - BR 985, Cossack Penny
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BR 985, Cossack Penny CH WE-13, EF+, some dirt. Ex Don Flick. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 200.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Wellington Token Lot285 - Wellington Token Lot
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Wellington Token Lot Includes: BR 984, One Penny 1813, CH WE-12, Fine; BR 985, Cossack Penny, CH WE-13, VF. 2 Pcs. Note this lot is part of the Geof
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Wellington Token Lot286 - Wellington Token Lot
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Wellington Token Lot Includes: BR 984, One Penny 1813, CH WE-12, abt VF; BR 985, Cossack Penny, CH WE-13, VF. 2 Pcs. Note this lot is part of the Ge
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Wellington Token Lot287 - Wellington Token Lot
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Wellington Token Lot Includes: BR 984, One Penny 1813, CH WE-12, abt VF; BR 985, Cossack Penny, CH WE-13, VF+. 2 Pcs. Note this lot is part of the G
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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BR 986, Courteau 13288 - BR 986, Courteau 13
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BR 986, Courteau 13 CH WE-11B2, edge reeded up left, brown Unc. Ex Don Flick. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 200.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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BR 987, Courteau 4289 - BR 987, Courteau 4
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BR 987, Courteau 4 CH WE-11A1, with A of TALAVERA not filled in, straight reeding, AU+. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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BR 987, Courteau 4290 - BR 987, Courteau 4
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BR 987, Courteau 4 CH WE-11A1, with A of TALAVERA filled in, edge reeded up left, Unc, remaining lustre. Ex Don Flick. Note this lot is part of the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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BR 987, Courteau 5291 - BR 987, Courteau 5
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BR 987, Courteau 5 CH WE-11A2, without die flaw to M of LUSITANIEM, edge reeded up left, AU+. Ex Don Flick. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey B
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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BR 987, Courteau 5292 - BR 987, Courteau 5
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BR 987, Courteau 5 CH WE-11A2, with beginning of die flaw to M of LUSITANIEM, edge reeded up left, AU. Ex Bob Armstrong. Note this lot is part of th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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BR 987, Courteau 6293 - BR 987, Courteau 6
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BR 987, Courteau 6 CH WE-11A2, edge reeded up left, stunning BU. Ex Roy Hughes Collection, Jeffrey Hoare sale 1995, lot 1848. Note this lot is part
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (2,600.00) = 2,600.00
 
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Another BR 987 in silver, Courteau 6294 - Another BR 987 in silver, Courteau 6
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Another BR 987 in silver, Courteau 6 CH WE-11A2, edge reeded up left, holed and plugged leaving crude filing marks, but otherwise EF. Note this lot
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (525.00 + 105.00BP) = 630.00
 
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Another BR 987 in silver, Courteau 6295 - Another BR 987 in silver, Courteau 6
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Another BR 987 in silver, Courteau 6 CH WE-11A2, edge reeded up left, VG-Fine, well worn either from circulation or as a pocket piece. Ex Don Flick.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 450.00 - 500.00
Sold for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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BR 987, Courteau 7296 - BR 987, Courteau 7
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BR 987, Courteau 7 CH WE11-A3, edge reeded up left, Unc, lacquered, underlying lustre. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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BR 987, Courteau 10297 - BR 987, Courteau 10
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BR 987, Courteau 10 CH WE11-A6, no button variety, edge reeded up left, Unc. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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BR 987, Courteau 10298 - BR 987, Courteau 10
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BR 987, Courteau 10 CH WE11-A6, no button variety, edge reeded up left, AU+. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Wellington Battle Halfpenny Lot299 - Wellington Battle Halfpenny Lot
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Wellington Battle Halfpenny Lot Includes: BR 986, Courteau 19, CH WE-11B8, large button variety, straight reeding, VF; Courteau 5, CH WE-11A2, with di
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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BR 962, Trade & Navigation Penny (1813), Courteau 8300 - BR 962, Trade & Navigation Penny (1813), Courteau 8
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BR 962, Trade & Navigation Penny (1813), Courteau 8 CH NS-20A1, engrailed edge, straight reverse, ICCS MS-62, with plenty of orange and nice fie...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 275.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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