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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1938 Royal Bank of Canada Five Dollars1178 - 1938 Royal Bank of Canada Five Dollars
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1938 Royal Bank of Canada Five Dollars CH 630-26-02. Antigua issue. PMG VG10, edge tears and stains. Steamship vignette. S/N: 008584.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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1938 Royal Bank of Canada Five Dollars1179 - 1938 Royal Bank of Canada Five Dollars
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1938 Royal Bank of Canada Five Dollars CH 630-38-02. British Guiana issue. PMG F15, split at the bottom center. Another pretty&#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 2,250.00 | Estimate : 4,500.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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1924 Standard Bank of Canada Ten Dollars1180 - 1924 Standard Bank of Canada Ten Dollars
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1924 Standard Bank of Canada Ten Dollars CH 695-20-02. PMG F12, edge tears. Francis signature, nothing is listed higher than fine. Only 14 reco...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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1859 Bank of Toronto One Dollar1181 - 1859 Bank of Toronto One Dollar
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1859 Bank of Toronto One Dollar CH 715-14-02. PCGS Fine 12. S/N:29408/C.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (2,600.00 + 520.00BP) = 3,120.00
 
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1890 Bank of Toronto Five Dollar With Rare Ommemee O/P1182 - 1890 Bank of Toronto Five Dollar With Rare Ommemee O/P
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1890 Bank of Toronto Five Dollar With Rare Ommemee O/P CH 715-22-02a. AVF, stains. Overprinted twice, only one available in private hands, one other i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold for (6,250.00) = 6,250.00
 
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1906 Bank of Toronto Ten Dollars1183 - 1906 Bank of Toronto Ten Dollars
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1906 Bank of Toronto Ten Dollars CH 715-22-28. VG+, edge nicks at bottom, crayon on front. Only 3 in the registry, 1 in institutional colleciton. S/N:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (1,200.00 + 240.00BP) = 1,440.00
 
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1912 Bank of Toronto Ten Dollars1184 - 1912 Bank of Toronto Ten Dollars
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1912 Bank of Toronto Ten Dollars CH 715-22-32. VF, with staining. 7 on the registry, 3 in institutional collections. S/N:322547/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (1,750.00 + 350.00BP) = 2,100.00
 
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1897 Traders Bank of Canada Five Dollars1185 - 1897 Traders Bank of Canada Five Dollars
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1897 Traders Bank of Canada Five Dollars CH 720-14-02c. Fine with small tear at top right margin. Farmer & cattle at barn door vignette, classic...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (1,350.00) = 1,350.00
 
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1912 Union Bank of Canada Five Dollars1186 - 1912 Union Bank of Canada Five Dollars
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1912 Union Bank of Canada Five Dollars CH 730-16-02. VG with bottom right corner removed, and repair at top left. S/N:392974/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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1867 Union Bank of Newfoundland One Pound1187 - 1867 Union Bank of Newfoundland One Pound
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1867 Union Bank of Newfoundland One Pound CH 750-14-02. PMG VG10, net. Foreign substance, corner tear. Only 5 on the registry, 1 in institutional coll
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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1880 Union Bank of Newfoundland One Pound1188 - 1880 Union Bank of Newfoundland One Pound
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1880 Union Bank of Newfoundland One Pound CH 750-14-06. Fresh F+ with a few pinholes. 20 on registry, 3 in institutional collecions. S/N:76032/E
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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1880 Union Bank of Newfoundland One Pound1189 - 1880 Union Bank of Newfoundland One Pound
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1880 Union Bank of Newfoundland One Pound CH-750-14-06. Fine with pen annotation on back and a bit of rust. Signed Pinsett/Goldie. Ex MOORE, A...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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1882 Union Bank of Newfoundland Two Dollars1190 - 1882 Union Bank of Newfoundland Two Dollars
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1882 Union Bank of Newfoundland Two Dollars CH-750-16-02P. Full colour face proof on thin paper, hole punched.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 550.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
 
 
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1889 Union Bank of Newfoundland Five Dollars1191 - 1889 Union Bank of Newfoundland Five Dollars
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1889 Union Bank of Newfoundland Five Dollars CH-750-16-04P. Full colour face proof on thin paper, hole punched.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Lot of Two 1820 Bank of Upper Canada Bank Notes1192 - Lot of Two 1820 Bank of Upper Canada Bank Notes
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Lot of Two 1820 Bank of Upper Canada Bank Notes Includes: CH 765-12-04. VG/F, edge nicks. S/N: 194/B. CH 765-12-06a. Mounted on cardboard to pr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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1820 Bank of Upper Canada One Dollar1193 - 1820 Bank of Upper Canada One Dollar
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1820 Bank of Upper Canada One Dollar CH 765-12-02, VF, dated, signed, and hinge repair on back. S/N:32544/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (135.00) = 135.00
 
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1820 Bank of Upper Canada Two Dollars1194 - 1820 Bank of Upper Canada Two Dollars
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1820 Bank of Upper Canada Two Dollars CH 765-12-04a. F/VF, several pin holes. S/N: 2590/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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1861 Westmorland Bank Two Dollars1195 - 1861 Westmorland Bank Two Dollars
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1861 Westmorland Bank Two Dollars CH 800-12-04c. AVF. Only 6 on the registry, this qualifies for a trophy note with the Rare Trites signature. Popular
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold for (2,500.00 + 500.00BP) = 3,000.00
 
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1902 Newfoundland Government Forty Cents Cash Note1196 - 1902 Newfoundland Government Forty Cents Cash Note
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1902 Newfoundland Government Forty Cents Cash Note CH NF-2b. PMG VF-25. Pinhole at centre, not mentioned on holder. 8 notes on the census, with two in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold for (8,000.00 + 1,600.00BP) = 9,600.00
 
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1904 Newfoundland Government Forty Cents Cash Note1197 - 1904 Newfoundland Government Forty Cents Cash Note
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1904 Newfoundland Government Forty Cents Cash Note CH NF-2d. PMG VF-20, Net, with comment “Stained”, as a result of a wallet stain on the back left of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold for (6,250.00 + 1,250.00BP) = 7,500.00
 
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1905 Newfoundland Government Fifty Cents Cash Note1198 - 1905 Newfoundland Government Fifty Cents Cash Note
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1905 Newfoundland Government Fifty Cents Cash Note CH NF-3e. VG, repaired on back with a strip of tape, please view. Only 5 on the registry, one in in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (3,000.00 + 600.00BP) = 3,600.00
 
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1906 Newfoundland Government One Dollar Cash Note1199 - 1906 Newfoundland Government One Dollar Cash Note
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1906 Newfoundland Government One Dollar Cash Note CH NF-5f. VG+, small pin holes, ragged edges. 10 on the registry, one in institutional collection. S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (3,100.00 + 620.00BP) = 3,720.00
 
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Newfoundland Government Cash Note One Dollar Proof1200 - Newfoundland Government Cash Note One Dollar Proof
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Newfoundland Government Cash Note One Dollar Proof CH NF-5P. A Black and White Face Proof, on thick card. EF/AU, light horizontal fold at botto...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 275.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Newfoundland Government Cash Note One Dollar Proof1201 - Newfoundland Government Cash Note One Dollar Proof
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Newfoundland Government Cash Note One Dollar Proof CH NF-5P. A Black and White Face Proof, on thick card. EF, damage at right, horiz...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Newfoundland Government Cash Note Five Dollar Proof1202 - Newfoundland Government Cash Note Five Dollar Proof
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Newfoundland Government Cash Note Five Dollar Proof CH NF-6P. A Black and White Face Proof, on thick card. EF/AU, light horizontal fold at bot...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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1912-13 Newfoundland Government One Dollar Cash Note1203 - 1912-13 Newfoundland Government One Dollar Cash Note
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1912-13 Newfoundland Government One Dollar Cash Note CH NF-9c. Fine+, few edge nicks where paper was folded, couple pin holes. S/N:50917
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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1920 Government of Newfoundland One Dollar1204 - 1920 Government of Newfoundland One Dollar
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1920 Government of Newfoundland One Dollar CH NF-12d. PMG VF-35 EPQ. A lovely bright and original example, with the appearance of a higher grade. S/N:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold for (2,300.00) = 2,300.00
 
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1920 Government of Newfoundland One Dollar1205 - 1920 Government of Newfoundland One Dollar
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1920 Government of Newfoundland One Dollar CH NF-12d, Renouf/Brownrigg.  PMG F15, net. Rust, PVC is noted. S/N:A346810.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 450.00 | Estimate : 900.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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1870 Dominion of Canada Twenty Five Cents1206 - 1870 Dominion of Canada Twenty Five Cents
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1870 Dominion of Canada Twenty Five Cents CH DC-1c. Pressed VF. Nice clean, bright note.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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1870 Dominion of Canada One Dollar - Payable at Montreal1207 - 1870 Dominion of Canada One Dollar - Payable at Montreal
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1870 Dominion of Canada One Dollar - Payable at Montreal CH DC-2a. Small Date. PMG Choice F15, net. Minor edge damage on left edge. S/N:246482/C.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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1870 Dominion of Canada Two Dollars - Payable at Halifax1208 - 1870 Dominion of Canada Two Dollars - Payable at Halifax
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1870 Dominion of Canada Two Dollars - Payable at Halifax CH DC-3d. G/VG. 14 on the registry, 3 in institutional collections. S/N:64607/D. Very rare.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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1878 Dominion of Canada One Dollar - Payable at Montreal1209 - 1878 Dominion of Canada One Dollar - Payable at Montreal
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1878 Dominion of Canada One Dollar - Payable at Montreal CH DC-8a. PMG Choice F15, net. (Minor foreign substance).  S/N:130299/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (1,400.00 + 280.00BP) = 1,680.00
 
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1878 Dominion of Canada One Dollar - Payable at Toronto1210 - 1878 Dominion of Canada One Dollar - Payable at Toronto
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1878 Dominion of Canada One Dollar - Payable at Toronto CH DC-8b. PMG Choice F15. S/N:026362/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold for (2,200.00) = 2,200.00
 
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1878 Dominion of Canada One Dollar - Payable at Montreal1211 - 1878 Dominion of Canada One Dollar - Payable at Montreal
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1878 Dominion of Canada One Dollar - Payable at Montreal CH DC-8e-i. PMG VF30, net, splits.  S/N:349181/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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1878 Dominion of Canada One Dollar - Payable at Montreal1212 - 1878 Dominion of Canada One Dollar - Payable at Montreal
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1878 Dominion of Canada One Dollar - Payable at Montreal CH DC-8e-iii-M. PMG VF20, net, stained.  S/N:610174/D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,250.00
Sold for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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1878 Dominion of Canada One Dollar - Payable at Montreal1213 - 1878 Dominion of Canada One Dollar - Payable at Montreal
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1878 Dominion of Canada One Dollar - Payable at Montreal CH DC-8f. PMG VF20. S/N:697449/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,250.00
Sold for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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1878 Dominion of Canada Two Dollars - Payable at Montreal1214 - 1878 Dominion of Canada Two Dollars - Payable at Montreal
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1878 Dominion of Canada Two Dollars - Payable at Montreal CH DC-9a. PMG VG10. S/N:261163/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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1898 Dominion of Canada One Dollar1215 - 1898 Dominion of Canada One Dollar
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1898 Dominion of Canada One Dollar CH DC-13a. VF, superb appearance. S/N:463802/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 900.00
Sold for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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1898 Dominion of Canada One Dollar1216 - 1898 Dominion of Canada One Dollar
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1898 Dominion of Canada One Dollar CH DC-13a. PMG EF40, net, rust is noted (bottom left?). S/N:375926/D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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1898 Dominion of Canada One Dollar1217 - 1898 Dominion of Canada One Dollar
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1898 Dominion of Canada One Dollar CH DC-13c. Fine, lightly pressed. S/N:098147/C.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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1898 Dominion of Canada One Dollar1218 - 1898 Dominion of Canada One Dollar
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1898 Dominion of Canada One Dollar CH DC-13c. PMG VF30. S/N:139084/C, series M.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 750.00
Sold for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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1897 Dominion of Canada Two Dollars1219 - 1897 Dominion of Canada Two Dollars
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1897 Dominion of Canada Two Dollars CH DC-14b. PMG VF25. S/N:759487/D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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1897 Dominion of Canada Two Dollar1220 - 1897 Dominion of Canada Two Dollar
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1897 Dominion of Canada Two Dollar CH DC-14c. Pressed VF, small tear at top center. S/N:273623/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (975.00 + 195.00BP) = 1,170.00
 
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1897 Dominion of Canada Two Dollars1221 - 1897 Dominion of Canada Two Dollars
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1897 Dominion of Canada Two Dollars CH DC-14c. PMG VF25. S/N:467088/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (1,100.00 + 220.00BP) = 1,320.00
 
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1900 Dominion of Canada Twenty Five Cents1222 - 1900 Dominion of Canada Twenty Five Cents
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1900 Dominion of Canada Twenty Five Cents CH DC-15b. Nice AU.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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1900 Dominion of Canada Four Dollars1223 - 1900 Dominion of Canada Four Dollars
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1900 Dominion of Canada Four Dollars CH DC-16. BCS VG10, tears. S/N:074422/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (625.00) = 625.00
 
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1902 Dominion of Canada Four Dollars1224 - 1902 Dominion of Canada Four Dollars
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1902 Dominion of Canada Four Dollars CH DC-17a. VG/Fine, three or four small holes are present at center. S/N:007651/C.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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1902 Dominion of Canada Four Dollars1225 - 1902 Dominion of Canada Four Dollars
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1902 Dominion of Canada Four Dollars CH DC-17b. F-F+, stains at left. S/N:234027/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,800.00
Sold for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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1902 Dominion of Canada Four Dollars1226 - 1902 Dominion of Canada Four Dollars
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1902 Dominion of Canada Four Dollars CH DC-17b. PMG VF25. S/N:204909/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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1902 Dominion of Canada Four Dollars1227 - 1902 Dominion of Canada Four Dollars
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1902 Dominion of Canada Four Dollars CH DC-17b. Original VF-VF+, superb colour with bold signature. It's becoming difficult to obtain nice origi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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