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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World Coins - Straits Settlement - Lot of 73 Coins701 - World Coins - Straits Settlement - Lot of 73 Coins
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Nice interesting lot. Please inspect, no return. 73 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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World Coins - Sweden, 1 Riksdaler, 1853AG702 - World Coins - Sweden, 1 Riksdaler, 1853AG
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
KM#667. Beautiful coin. VF-XF.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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World Coins - Sweden - Lot of 5 Krona703 - World Coins - Sweden - Lot of 5 Krona
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Includes: 1881 KM#747; 1898, 1904 KM#760; 1912, 1923 KM#786.1. Conditions VF-XF. 5 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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World Coins - Sweden - Lot of 160 Coins704 - World Coins - Sweden - Lot of 160 Coins
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Plenty of silver, trends is in excess of $300 US. Viewing is recommended, no return. 160 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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World Coins - Switzerland - Lot of 136 Coins705 - World Coins - Switzerland - Lot of 136 Coins
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Plenty of silver, trends is $375 US. Viewing is recommended, no return. 136 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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World Coins - Switzerland - Lot of 4 Five Rappen706 - World Coins - Switzerland - Lot of 4 Five Rappen
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Includes: 1873, 1874, KM#5; 1889, 1890, KM#26. Conditions VF-AU. 4 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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World Coins - Switzerland, Thaler, 1756707 - World Coins - Switzerland, Thaler, 1756
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
KM#157, Nice VF.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (230.00 + 46.00BP) = 276.00
 
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World Coins - Switzerland - Lot of 3 Shooting Thalers (Five Franc)708 - World Coins - Switzerland - Lot of 3 Shooting Thalers (Five Franc)
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Includes: 1879 X#S14; 1881 X#S15; 1883 X#S16. Conditions XF-AU. 3 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (190.00 + 38.00BP) = 228.00
 
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World Coins - Sweden, Riksdaler, 1781/79709 - World Coins - Sweden, Riksdaler, 1781/79
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
KM#527, aXF.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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World Coins - Thailand, Royal Thai Mint Set, 1963710 - World Coins - Thailand, Royal Thai Mint Set, 1963
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
With 30 Coins in Red Presentation Box, accompanied with certificate.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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World Coins - Trinidad, Farthing Token711 - World Coins - Trinidad, Farthing Token
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
J.G. D’Ade & Co., Pridmore 6, Lyall 498, a scarce token, VF but porous.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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World Coins - Silver Kingdom of Hawaii 1/4 Quarter Dollar, 1883 - Lot of 2 Coins712 - World Coins - Silver Kingdom of Hawaii 1/4 Quarter Dollar, 1883 - Lot of 2 Coins
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Decent VF & EF toned examples. 2 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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World Coins - United States Nickels - Lot of 2713 - World Coins - United States Nickels - Lot of 2
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Includes: 1885 Liberty "V" Nickel - Key Date, about VF; 1921 S USA Buffalo Nickel - VG/Fine. 2 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 700.00 - 800.00
Sold for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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World Coins - United States of America Lafayette Silver Dollar, 1900714 - World Coins - United States of America Lafayette Silver Dollar, 1900
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
VF/EF details.
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
 
 
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World Coins - USA Coin Accumulation715 - World Coins - USA Coin Accumulation
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Includes: 1909, 1909 VDB, 1912, 1915 D, 1915 S, 1917 D Pennies. Thirteen Various Five Cents. 1892 Columbian Exposition Half Dollar. Conditions vary an
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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World Coins - Miscellaneous Lot of 449 Transportation Tokens US716 - World Coins - Miscellaneous Lot of 449 Transportation Tokens US
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Includes: 117 Different Types, all from 1920's - 1970's. 449 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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World Coins - Civil War Store Card and Hard Times Tokens - Lot of 42717 - World Coins - Civil War Store Card and Hard Times Tokens - Lot of 42
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Nice interesting lot. Please inspect, no return. 42 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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World Coins - Lot of 2 World Coins718 - World Coins - Lot of 2 World Coins
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Includes: Straits Settlements 1900 50 cents, KM#13, ICCS VG-8; Hong Kong 1893 10 cents, KM#6.3, ICCS VF-20. 2 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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World Coins - World Coins - Lot of 4 Sterling Silver Coins719 - World Coins - World Coins - Lot of 4 Sterling Silver Coins
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Includes: 2 X 1972 Proof Jamaica $10, 1972 Bermuda One Dollar, 1969 One Dollar, 3.82 oz. ASW. 4 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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World Coins - European Mixture - Lot of 40 coins720 - World Coins - European Mixture - Lot of 40 coins
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Conditions range from VF to AU. Should be viewed. 40 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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World Coins - Worldwide Lot of 60 coins721 - World Coins - Worldwide Lot of 60 coins
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Conditions range from VF to AU. Should be viewed. 60 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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World Coins - Various World Coins, Tokens, etc. - Lot of 297 Coins722 - World Coins - Various World Coins, Tokens, etc. - Lot of 297 Coins
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Another GBA treasure chest of miscellaneous jetons, tokens, coins for all over the world. 297 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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World Coins - Various World Coins - Lot of 77 Coins723 - World Coins - Various World Coins - Lot of 77 Coins
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Trends is $260+ US. Viewing is recommended, no return. 77 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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World Coins - World Coin Accumulation724 - World Coins - World Coin Accumulation
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Includes: Brazil, French Indo China, German East Africa, Malta, Martinique, Mauritius, Poland, Turkey, Zanzibar and others. 201 Coins. Please inspect,
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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World Coins - Bulk World Poundage725 - World Coins - Bulk World Poundage
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Approx. 18 pounds. Bagged per country, interesting assortment worthy of a look, no return.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Br 520. Coffin's Magdalen Island penny, 1815.726 - Br 520. Coffin's Magdalen Island penny, 1815.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH LC-1. About EF. Nice clean piece. Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Br 520. Coffin's Magdalen Island penny, 1820.727 - Br 520. Coffin's Magdalen Island penny, 1820.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH LC-1. Two examples in about VG, and four others in Fair-Good, as well as a holed piece. Seven specimens in all. 7 Pcs. Note: this lot is part of
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 350.00 - 400.00
Sold for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Br 521. City Bank Penny, 1837. Lot of 2.728 - Br 521. City Bank Penny, 1837. Lot of 2.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Weak ground, no period. CH LC-9A3. Appears to be C. 10, but breaks are light and less extensive, and there is no break in CANADA. AU; another, but las
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Br 521. Quebec Bank Penny, 1837.729 - Br 521. Quebec Bank Penny, 1837.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Strong ground, no period after Canada. CH LC-9B2. ICCS VF-30. Appears to be better. Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Br 521. Banque du Peuple Penny, 1837.730 - Br 521. Banque du Peuple Penny, 1837.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Weak ground, period after Canada. CH LC-9C2. EF. Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Br 521. Collection of Bank Pennies, 1837.731 - Br 521. Collection of Bank Pennies, 1837.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Consisting of City Bank (x28), Good- VF, includes an upset rev. in F-VF with edge bump; Quebec Bank (x19), Good-VF; Banque du Peuple (x9.), Good-F-VF;
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 450.00
Sold for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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Br 522. City Bank Halfpenny, 1837.732 - Br 522. City Bank Halfpenny, 1837.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH LC-8A2. ICCS MS-60. Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Br 522. Quebec Bank Halfpenny, 1837.733 - Br 522. Quebec Bank Halfpenny, 1837.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH LC-8B1. ICCS MS-60. Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Br 522. Bank of Montreal Halfpenny, 1837.734 - Br 522. Bank of Montreal Halfpenny, 1837.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH LC-8D1. ICCS MS-60. Breaks from a border bead, running between DU to shoulder, and between beads at bottom through foot, up to knee. Note: this l
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (210.00 + 42.00BP) = 252.00
 
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Br 527. Bank of Montreal Halfpenny, 1842.735 - Br 527. Bank of Montreal Halfpenny, 1842.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH PC-1A1. ICCS AU-55. Die breaks from border bead, between OV to left eave, and from top of L to tree leaf. Note: this lot is part of The Richard C
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Br 527. Bank of Montreal Halfpenny, 1844.736 - Br 527. Bank of Montreal Halfpenny, 1844.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH PC-1B4. ICCS EF-40. Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Br 527. Bank of Montreal Halfpenny, 1844. Heavy trees.737 - Br 527. Bank of Montreal Halfpenny, 1844. Heavy trees.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH PC-1B3. Curved break from border touching bead to top of left upright of "n" in "Province"continuing through that letter and ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (280.00) = 280.00
 
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Br 527. Bank of Montreal Halfpenny, 1844. Heavy trees.738 - Br 527. Bank of Montreal Halfpenny, 1844. Heavy trees.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH PC-1B3. Same breaks as the preceding, but the first break involving the "n" has its start as a curlicue on the edge and the break is mu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Br 527. Bank of Montreal Halfpenny, 1844. Heavy trees.739 - Br 527. Bank of Montreal Halfpenny, 1844. Heavy trees.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH PC-1B3. Same as the preceding two, but may be an intermediate state as the break on edge, above "n" seems less pronounced than the prev...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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Br 527. Bank of Montreal Halfpenny, 1844. Heavy trees.740 - Br 527. Bank of Montreal Halfpenny, 1844. Heavy trees.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH PC-1B3. The top left serif of "t" is joined by a break to the lower right edge of the first walk edge to the right; there is a defect, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (215.00 + 43.00BP) = 258.00
 
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Br 527. Bank of Montreal Halfpenny, 1844. Heavy trees.741 - Br 527. Bank of Montreal Halfpenny, 1844. Heavy trees.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH PC-1B3. Thin horizontal die break from bottom left of "B" to below dot; upper oblique stroke of "K" affixed to bank's wa...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (205.00 + 41.00BP) = 246.00
 
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Br 527. Bank of Montreal Halfpenny, 1844. Small trees.742 - Br 527. Bank of Montreal Halfpenny, 1844. Small trees.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH PC-1B5. There is a defect or glob of metal within the top of "P"; there may be evidence of having been overstruck in the area of the t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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Br 530. Montreal & Lachine Railroad Company.743 - Br 530. Montreal & Lachine Railroad Company.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH-TR-3. Fine-VF. A nice clean piece. Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 600.00 - 650.00
Sold for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Br 530.746 - Br 530.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
The so-called restrikes, but really from new dies executed in 1947 for the 100th Anniversary. Copper. Unc. Note: this lot is part of The Richard Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Br 530.747 - Br 530.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
As previous, the same 1947 replica, but in silver. Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 450.00
Sold for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Br 531. Montreal Halfpenny, 1816. Lot of 13.748 - Br 531. Montreal Halfpenny, 1816. Lot of 13.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH LC-12. A study collection of thirteen pieces from both clean and rusted dies, as follows: Good-Fine, eight pieces; VF (x4), including one graded by
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (230.00) = 230.00
 
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Br 532. Duncan's "Canada" Halfpenny, 1830.749 - Br 532. Duncan's "Canada" Halfpenny, 1830.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH LC 13-A. Four specimens in VG, Fine, VF (2), and Duncan's "Canada" ½ penny, 1841. CH LC 13-B. 5 pcs., Fair-VG. One somewhat i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Br 532. Duncan's "Canada" Halfpenny, 1841.750 - Br 532. Duncan's "Canada" Halfpenny, 1841.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH LC 13-B. AU. Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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Br 532. Duncan's "Canada" Halfpenny, 1841.751 - Br 532. Duncan's "Canada" Halfpenny, 1841.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH LC 13-B. ICCS VF-30, but we believe it is the equal, or better than the preceding. Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 180.00 - 200.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Br 533. Canada Halfpenny Token.752 - Br 533. Canada Halfpenny Token.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH LC A2. Lot of six specimens, all with periods of the same size. Three have some sort of damage or corrosion, the remaining three are each F-VF. 6
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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