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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 In Person PreviewLocation:

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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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
1886 Merchants Bank of Canada Five Dollars11571886 Merchants Bank of Canada Five Dollars
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1886 Merchants Bank of Canada Five Dollars CH 460-12-02. PMG F15, net. Note has some internal tears and annotations. Popular ship vignette. S/N: 12992
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,000.00
1905 Molsons Bank Five Dollars11581905 Molsons Bank Five Dollars
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1905 Molsons Bank Five Dollars CH 490-28-04. Fine, ragged edge at right. S/N:406249/A.
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,750.00
Sold for 1,200.00
1905 Molsons Bank Ten Dollars11591905 Molsons Bank Ten Dollars
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1905 Molsons Bank Ten Dollars CH 490-30-04. Fine, with crayon on front. S/N:038191/C.
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for 600.00
1895 Bank of Montreal Five Dollars11601895 Bank of Montreal Five Dollars
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1895 Bank of Montreal Five Dollars CH 505-42-02. Fine, 17 on the registry, S/N:104543/C.
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for 625.00
1904 Bank of Montreal Ten Dollars11611904 Bank of Montreal Ten Dollars
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1904 Bank of Montreal Ten Dollars CH 505-48-04. Fine, with two edge tears at the top. S/N:334144/D.
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
1891 Bank of Montreal Five Dollar Proofs Uncut Sheet of Four11621891 Bank of Montreal Five Dollar Proofs Uncut Sheet of Four
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1891 Bank of Montreal Five Dollar Proofs Uncut Sheet of Four CH 505-40-02BP. On thick cardboard with three folds & Uncut Sheet of Four; Ba...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 330.00
1912 Bank of Montreal Five Dollars11631912 Bank of Montreal Five Dollars
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1912 Bank of Montreal Five Dollars CH 505-52-02. Pleasant VG, closed tear at bottom right. S/N:097071/D.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for 600.00
1914 Bank of Montreal Five Dollars11641914 Bank of Montreal Five Dollars
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1914 Bank of Montreal Five Dollars CH 505-54-06. Fine-Fine+. S/N:775726/A.
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold for 120.00
1914 Bank of Montreal Twenty Dollars11651914 Bank of Montreal Twenty Dollars
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1914 Bank of Montreal Twenty Dollars CH 505-54-10. VG, crayon on front. S/N:138003/B.
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold for 100.00
1923 Bank of Montreal One Hundred Dollars11661923 Bank of Montreal One Hundred Dollars
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1923 Bank of Montreal One Hundred Dollars CH 505-56-10. VF. S/N: 009097/C.
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 2,750.00
Sold for 1,800.00
1938 Bank of Montreal Five Dollars11671938 Bank of Montreal Five Dollars
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1938 Bank of Montreal Five Dollars CH 505-62-02, PMG Choice About Unc 58 net, foreign substance. S/N:237125/C.
Estimate : 400.00 - 450.00
Sold for 264.00
1897 La Banque Nationale Five Dollars11681897 La Banque Nationale Five Dollars
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1897 La Banque Nationale Five Dollars CH 510-20-04. PMG VF30, net, retouched. S/N:715204/B.
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold for 750.00
1849 The Newcastle District Loan Company Four Dollars11691849 The Newcastle District Loan Company Four Dollars
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1849 The Newcastle District Loan Company Four Dollars CH 525-10-06. VG with a significant tear at the top centre and a hole, corner tip removed at bot
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 110.00
1930 Bank of Nova Scotia One Pound11701930 Bank of Nova Scotia One Pound
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1930 Bank of Nova Scotia One Pound CH 550-38-04-04. PMG F12, top corner missing, staining on back. S/N: 320239.
Start Price : 850.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
RARE TROPHY NOTE - 1913 Bank of Ottawa Ten Dollars1171RARE TROPHY NOTE - 1913 Bank of Ottawa Ten Dollars
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RARE TROPHY NOTE - 1913 Bank of Ottawa Ten Dollars CH 565-24-02. Original and fresh VF. Wide original margins, bold signatures. Only 14 in the ...
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold for 12,500.00
1928 Banque Provinciale du Canada Five Dollars11721928 Banque Provinciale du Canada Five Dollars
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1928 Banque Provinciale du Canada Five Dollars CH 615-14-08. Pressed Fine. S/N: L859469/E.
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold for 145.00
1908 The Quebec Bank Ten Dollars11731908 The Quebec Bank Ten Dollars
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1908 The Quebec Bank Ten Dollars CH 620-48-02-04. Fine. Does not have "Founded 1818" at the top. Three of this variety on the registry. S...
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold for 1,900.00
1913 Royal Bank of Canada Ten Dollars11741913 Royal Bank of Canada Ten Dollars
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1913 Royal Bank of Canada Ten Dollars CH 630-12-06. Manuscript signature. Fine. S/N: 1022671/D.
Estimate : 800.00 - 900.00
Sold for 425.00
1913 Royal Bank of Canada Twenty Dollars11751913 Royal Bank of Canada Twenty Dollars
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1913 Royal Bank of Canada Twenty Dollars CH 630-12-10. Train vignette chugging through the Wentworth Valley in Nova Scotia. PMG VF20. S/N: 262964/A.
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,000.00
1927 Royal Bank of Canada Ten Dollars11761927 Royal Bank of Canada Ten Dollars
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1927 Royal Bank of Canada Ten Dollars CH 630-14-08. VF/EF, pressed. S/N: 1096962/B.
Estimate : 350.00 - 400.00
Sold for 190.00
1927 Royal Bank of Canada One Hundred Dollars11771927 Royal Bank of Canada One Hundred Dollars
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1927 Royal Bank of Canada One Hundred Dollars CH 630-14-20. PMG VF25. Small tear at top. S/N: 015358/D.
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 1,300.00