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 962, Trade & Navigation Penny (1813), Courteau 8301 - 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, brown Unc. Ex Warren Baker. Note this lot is...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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BR 962, Trade & Navigation Penny (1813), Courteau 10302 - BR 962, Trade & Navigation Penny (1813), Courteau 10
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BR 962, Trade & Navigation Penny (1813), Courteau 10 CH NS-20A3, engrailed edge, straight reverse, EF, overstruck. Note this lot is part of t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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BR 962, Trade & Navigation Penny (1813), Courteau 11303 - BR 962, Trade & Navigation Penny (1813), Courteau 11
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BR 962, Trade & Navigation Penny (1813), Courteau 11 CH NS-20A4, engrailed edge, straight reverse, PCGS AU-58, a beauty with a rich chocolate co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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BR 962, Trade & Navigation Penny (1813), Courteau 11304 - BR 962, Trade & Navigation Penny (1813), Courteau 11
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BR 962, Trade & Navigation Penny (1813), Courteau 11 CH NS-20A4, engrailed edge, straight reverse, AU+. Ex Don Flick. Note this lot is part o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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BR 962, Trade & Navigation Penny (1814), Courteau 13305 - BR 962, Trade & Navigation Penny (1814), Courteau 13
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BR 962, Trade & Navigation Penny (1814), Courteau 13 CH NS-20B3, plain edge, upset reverse, rusted reverse die, Unc, lacquered. Note this lot ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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BR 963, Trade & Navigation Halfpennies Lot306 - BR 963, Trade & Navigation Halfpennies Lot
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BR 963, Trade & Navigation Halfpennies Lot Includes: CH NS-19A1, engrailed edge, straight reverse, EF+; Courteau 7 (1813), CH NS-19B2, engrailed...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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BR 964, Trade & Navigation Farthing, Courteau 5307 - BR 964, Trade & Navigation Farthing, Courteau 5
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BR 964, Trade & Navigation Farthing, Courteau 5 CH NS-18A, plain edge, straight reverse, overstruck as always, PCGS AU, but actually a nice brow...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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BR 964, Trade & Navigation Farthing, Courteau 5308 - BR 964, Trade & Navigation Farthing, Courteau 5
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BR 964, Trade & Navigation Farthing, Courteau 5 CH NS-18A, plain edge, straight reverse, overstruck as always, rusty brown Unc with discoloratio...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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BR 964, Trade & Navigation Farthing, Courteau 5309 - BR 964, Trade & Navigation Farthing, Courteau 5
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BR 964, Trade & Navigation Farthing, Courteau 5 CH NS-18A, plain edge, straight reverse, overstruck as always, dark Unc. Ex J.D.B.F. MacKenzie. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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BR 964, Trade & Navigation Farthing, Courteau 5310 - BR 964, Trade & Navigation Farthing, Courteau 5
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BR 964, Trade & Navigation Farthing, Courteau 5 CH NS-18A, plain edge, straight reverse, overstruck as always, EF. Ex Don Flick. Note this lo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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BR 964, Trade & Navigation Farthing, Courteau 5311 - BR 964, Trade & Navigation Farthing, Courteau 5
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BR 964, Trade & Navigation Farthing, Courteau 5 CH NS-18A, plain edge, straight reverse, overstruck as always, abt EF. Note this lot is part ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 200.00
Sold for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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BR 965, Pure Copper Halfpenny312 - BR 965, Pure Copper Halfpenny
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BR 965, Pure Copper Halfpenny Courteau 15, CH NS-21A2, engrailed edge, upset reverse, AU. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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BR 965, Pure Copper Halfpenny313 - BR 965, Pure Copper Halfpenny
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BR 965, Pure Copper Halfpenny Courteau 16, CH NS-21A3, engrailed edge, upset reverse, very handsome Unc. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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BR 965, Pure Copper Halfpenny314 - BR 965, Pure Copper Halfpenny
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BR 965, Pure Copper Halfpenny Courteau 16, CH NS-21A3, engrailed edge, upset reverse, AU. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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BR 965, Pure Copper Halfpenny315 - BR 965, Pure Copper Halfpenny
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BR 965, Pure Copper Halfpenny Courteau 17, plain edge, upset reverse, NS-21A4, EF. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
 
 
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BR 966, For General Accommodation Lot316 - BR 966, For General Accommodation Lot
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BR 966, For General Accommodation Lot Includes: Courteau 18, CH AM-1A2, plain edge, upset reverse, AU; another, engrailed edge, straight reverse, CH
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 200.00
Sold for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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BR 967, Pure Copper Penny317 - BR 967, Pure Copper Penny
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BR 967, Pure Copper Penny Courteau 14, CH NS-22, AU with remaining lustre. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 200.00
 
 
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BR 967, Pure Copper Penny318 - BR 967, Pure Copper Penny
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BR 967, Pure Copper Penny Courteau 14, CH NS-22, EF. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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BR 975, Hibernia Penny (1805)319 - BR 975, Hibernia Penny (1805)
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BR 975, Hibernia Penny (1805) CH AM-2, PCGS VF, and probably cleaned. A notoriously difficult token to find in high grade. Ex John Temple. Note this
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (215.00 + 43.00BP) = 258.00
 
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BR 989, RH Penny320 - BR 989, RH Penny
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BR 989, RH Penny CH LC-52, VF+, field marks. Ex Don Flick. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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BR 990, RH Halfpenny321 - BR 990, RH Halfpenny
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BR 990, RH Halfpenny Thin flan, plain edge, upset reverse, CH LC-51A2, abt EF. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
 
 
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BR 990, RH Halfpennies Lot322 - BR 990, RH Halfpennies Lot
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BR 990, RH Halfpennies Lot Includes: thin flan, plain edge, upset reverse, CH LC-51A2, good VF; another, thick flan, engrailed edge, CH LC-51A1, EF. 2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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BR 991, RH Farthing323 - BR 991, RH Farthing
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BR 991, RH Farthing Engrailed edge, upset rev., CH LC-50, EF, but verdigris. Ex Ray Mabee Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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BR 991, RH Farthing324 - BR 991, RH Farthing
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BR 991, RH Farthing Engrailed edge, upset rev., CH LC-50, abt VF. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Non-Local Token Lot325 - Non-Local Token Lot
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Non-Local Token Lot Includes: BR 962, Trade & Navigation Penny, Courteau 13, CH NS-20B3, plain edge, upset reverse, rusted reverse die, VG; BR 9...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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BR 992 Lot326 - BR 992 Lot
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BR 992 Lot Includes: Courteau 47, open sleeve variety, CH LC-53A1, EF; Courteau 48, closed sleeve variety, CH LC-53A2, VF. 2 Pcs. Note this lot is
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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BR 994 (1813), Courteau 26327 - BR 994 (1813), Courteau 26
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BR 994 (1813), Courteau 26 CH LC-54B1, a very nice EF. Ex Don Flick. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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BR 994 (1814) Lot328 - BR 994 (1814) Lot
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BR 994 (1814) Lot Includes: Courteau 28, CH LC-54C1, EF+; Courteau 29, CH LC-54C2, EF; BR 994 (1815), Courteau 30, CH LC-54D1, EF, lacquered; Courteau
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for (165.00) = 165.00
 
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BR 994 (1814) Lot329 - BR 994 (1814) Lot
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BR 994 (1814) Lot Includes: Courteau 28, CH LC-54C1, EF; BR 994 (1815), Courteau 31, CH LC-54D2, red and brown Unc. 2 Pcs. Note this lot is part of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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BR 994 (1815), Courteau 31330 - BR 994 (1815), Courteau 31
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BR 994 (1815), Courteau 31 CH LC-54D2, BU, couple of small carbon spots. 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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BR 994 (1815) Lot331 - BR 994 (1815) Lot
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BR 994 (1815) Lot Includes: Courteau 31, CH LC-54D2, Unc; another, Courteau 31, CH LC-54D2, AU. 2 Pcs. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
 
 
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BR 996, Ships Colonies & Commerce332 - BR 996, Ships Colonies & Commerce
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BR 996, Ships Colonies & Commerce CH PE-9B2, brass, abt EF, always weakly struck in the centre reverse. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Non-Local Token Lot333 - Non-Local Token Lot
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Non-Local Token Lot Includes: BR 995, Ships Colonies & Commerce, CH PE-9A, brass, good VF; BR 996, CH PE-9B2, brass, VF. 2 Pcs. Note this lot ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Non-Local Token Lot334 - Non-Local Token Lot
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Non-Local Token Lot Includes: BR 992, Courteau 47, open sleeve variety, CH LC-53A1, Fine; Courteau 48, closed sleeve variety, CH LC-53A2, abt VF; BR 9
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 200.00
Sold for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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Non-Local Token Lot335 - Non-Local Token Lot
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Non-Local Token Lot Includes: BR 1002, Courteau 41, CH LC-58A1, VF+; BR 1003, CH WE-14, EF, but dig above mainmast; BR 1004 (1812), Courteau 20, CH LC
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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BR 1009336 - BR 1009
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BR 1009 CH AM-4, Irishman, nice EF, lacquered. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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BR 1011 Lot337 - BR 1011 Lot
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BR 1011 Lot Includes: CH LC-57A1, copper, fine head, very nice VF+; another, CH LC-57A2, copper, crude head, VF, lacquered. Both Ex Joe Lepczyk. 2 Pcs
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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BR 1013, North American Token338 - BR 1013, North American Token
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BR 1013, North American Token CH AM-5A1, copper, VF+. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
 
 
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BR 1013, North American Token Lot339 - BR 1013, North American Token Lot
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BR 1013, North American Token Lot Includes: CH AM-5A1, copper, Fine+, pitted; another, CH AM-5A2, brass, good VF+, dig on reverse. 2 Pcs. Note this
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Non-Local Token Lot340 - Non-Local Token Lot
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Non-Local Token Lot Includes: BR 1002, Courteau 41, CH LC-58A1, VF; BR 1003, CH WE-14, Fine; BR 1004 (1812), Courteau 20, CH LC-56A2, brass, VF; anoth
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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Anticosti Tokens (1870), so-called, Lot341 - Anticosti Tokens (1870), so-called, Lot
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Anticosti Tokens (1870), so-called, Lot Includes: 2 Pcs., both Unc, both with considerable lustre. Although included in Canadian collections for years
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Lees Token Lot342 - Lees Token Lot
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Lees Token Lot Includes: Lees 1, US flag, W & B NY, CH PE10-1, VF; Lees 2, US flag, CH PE10-2, VF+. 2 Pcs. Note this lot is part of the Geoffr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Lees 2343 - Lees 2
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Lees 2 US flag, CH PE10-2, brown Unc, few carbon spots. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Lees 2344 - Lees 2
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Lees 2 US flag, CH PE10-2, EF+, some green on obverse. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Blacksmith Type Token Lot345 - Blacksmith Type Token Lot
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Blacksmith Type Token Lot Includes: Lees 3, Blacksmith type, CH PE-103A, BL-24A, faint obverse brockage, as is sometimes seen, abt Fine, 4.06gms; Lees
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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Lees 14346 - Lees 14
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Lees 14 Double-guy variety, CH PE10-14, abt EF. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Lees Token Lot347 - Lees Token Lot
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Lees Token Lot Includes: Lees 14, double-guy variety, CH PE10-14, abt EF, but verdigris on obverse; Lees 19, double-guy variety, CH PE10-19, VF, but b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Lees Token Lot348 - Lees Token Lot
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Lees Token Lot Includes: Lees 24, CH PE10-24, VF; Lees 26, CH PE10-26, EF; Lees 27, CH PE10-27, AU; Lees 29, CH PE10-29, EF+; Lees 30, CH PE10-30, goo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
 
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Lees Token Lot349 - Lees Token Lot
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Lees Token Lot Includes: Lees 27, CH PE10-27, Unc; Lees 28, CH PE10-28, Unc; Lees 29, CH PE10-29, EF+; Lees 30, CH PE10-30, EF; Lees 31, CH PE10-31, b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Lees Token Lot350 - Lees Token Lot
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Lees Token Lot Includes: Lees 29, CH PE10-30, AU; Lees 30, CH PE10-30, EF; Lees 31, CH PE10-31, red and brown Unc; Lees 34, CH PE10-34, EF; Lees 37, C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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