Toronto Coin Expo Spring Sale 2016

Auction Details

We are once again pleased to conduct our auction in conjunction with the 2016 Spring Toronto Coin Expo. We are excited to be featuring the Richard Cooper collection of Ontario Merchant Tokens, his Colonials of Lower Canada along with another installment of his countermark tokens. This sale is also complimented by wonderful Communion tokens from the Bob Merchant collection. As well as, selections from numerous other consigners to 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.

Our spring auction is the first of the 2016 “triplet” sales. Not only are we conducting the spring and fall Toronto Coin Expo sales, we are privileged to have been chosen to do the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association auction in July in Ottawa. This spring sale features a fine variety of numismatic material for both the beginner and connoisseur. We thank our many consignors who once again have placed their faith in our firm.

To be held in conjunction with the
Toronto Coin Expo at the
Toronto Reference Library
789 Yonge Street, Toronto

See you all there!



Buyer’s Premiums will be added on all items as per the Terms & Conditions of the sale. Invoices will be emailed out after The Toronto Coin Expo.

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Canadian Countermark1003 - Canadian Countermark
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Another J.W. MILLAR countermark on obv. of U.S. half dollar, 1861 (M.I. 656, Brunk M-659). Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 350.00 - 400.00
Sold for (255.00) = 255.00
 
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Canadian Countermark1004 - Canadian Countermark
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MONTREAL and F(?) B each within rectangular cartouches on obv. of counterfeit Great Britain George III ½ penny (M.I. 660). Note: this lot is ...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Canadian Countermark1005 - Canadian Countermark
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BOOZE (curved) / an ornament / JOS. MONTZ / an ornament / CLERK (curved) on planed rev. of New Brunswick 20¢ (M.I. 661, Brunk M-811). Note: t...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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Canadian Countermark1006 - Canadian Countermark
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M MOORE on obv. of Blacksmith copper, Wood 32 (M.I. 663, cf. Brunk M-847). A great piece! Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (725.00 + 145.00BP) = 870.00
 
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Canadian Countermark1007 - Canadian Countermark
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* PETER A. MURDOCH, * (in circle) and C.W. (in center) on planed rev. of U.S. dime, 1854 (M.I. 670, Brunk M 1002). Note: this lot is part of The Ric
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (145.00) = 145.00
 
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Canadian Countermark1008 - Canadian Countermark
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A leaf-shaped ornament / JNO. MURPHY. (curved) / a rayed ornament / QUEBEC and, on verso, a leaf-shaped ornament / ADVOCATE all on probable planed cop
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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N.C countermarks - Lot of 21009 - N.C countermarks - Lot of 2
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N.C within serrated cartouche on rev. of Quebec Bank penny, 1852, Br 528 (M.I. 679); on rev. of Bank of Upper Canada penny, 1857, Br 719 (M.I. 680). 2
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Canadian Countermark1010 - Canadian Countermark
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R. NIXON within rectangular cartouche on obv. of New Brunswick ½ penny, 1843, Br 910. Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Canadian Countermark1011 - Canadian Countermark
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NL within rectangular cartouche on rev. of Province of Canada cent, 1858. Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Canadian Countermark1012 - Canadian Countermark
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NORTH EASTERN DIVISION No 472 INSTd FEB. 12th 51, and in centre, within a circle, a running fountain above which is marked So T, and at its base, ROUS
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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