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
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
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.
Bidding Has Concluded
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 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
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...
Bidding Has Concluded
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
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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.
Bidding Has Concluded
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.
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Canadian Countermark1013 - Canadian Countermark
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OATS / CORN / PEAS / BARLEY on rev. and BEANS / 1876 on obv. of Bank of Upper Canada penny, 1857, Br 719 (M.I. 696, Brunk O-27). Note: this lot is p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Nils Ohman countermarks - Lot of 61014 - Nils Ohman countermarks - Lot of 6
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1. NO within rectangular cartouche on obv. of Newfoundland 50¢, 1872 (Brunk O-13); 2. Obv. of Newfoundland 50¢, 1873 (M.I. 697, Brunk O-13...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (2,100.00) = 2,100.00
 
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Nils Ohman countermarks - Lot of 51015 - Nils Ohman countermarks - Lot of 5
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1. NO within rectangular cartouche on obv. of Newfoundland 50¢, 1896 (Brunk O-13); 2. Obv. of Newfoundland 50¢, 1898 (M.I. 699, Brunk O-13...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (2,200.00) = 2,200.00
 
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Canadian Countermark1016 - Canadian Countermark
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Nils Ohman countermark on rev. of Newfoundland 20¢, 1876? N.O (M.I. 702, Brunk O-13). The obv. is a love token bearing the monogram EH within a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (380.00) = 380.00
 
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Canadian Countermark1017 - Canadian Countermark
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ONE / LOAD / W on rev. of Bouquet-Sou, Br 692 (M.I. 704). Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Canadian Countermark1018 - Canadian Countermark
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Another ONE LOAD countermark on obv. and 3 on rev. of Bouquet-Sou, Br 694 (M.I. 705). Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Canadian Countermark1019 - Canadian Countermark
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Another ONE LOAD countermark on obv. of Bouquet-Sou, Br 709. No rev. countermark, (M.I. 706). Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper Collectio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
 
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Canadian Countermark1020 - Canadian Countermark
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Another ONE LOAD countermark on obv. and 1 on rev. of “Tiffin” copper counterfeit ½ penny, 1812, Br 960, C. 22? (M.I. 707). Note: this lot is...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Canadian Countermark1021 - Canadian Countermark
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Another ONE LOAD countermark on obv. and 2 on rev. of Trade & Navigation ½ penny, 1813, Br 965, C. 16 (M.I. 708). The piece is holed twice ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Canadian Countermark1022 - Canadian Countermark
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Another ONE LOAD countermark on obv. and 6 on rev. of Bust & Harp brass ½ penny, 1820, Br 1012, C. 7. (M.I. 709). Note: this lot is part ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Canadian Countermark1023 - Canadian Countermark
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Another ONE LOAD countermark on obv. of Blacksmith copper, Wood 33. Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Canadian Countermark1024 - Canadian Countermark
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P?D with harp of four strings above, and a pair of shamrocks below, all within a serrated circular cartouche on obv. of Blacksmith copper, Wood 33 (M.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Canadian Countermark1025 - Canadian Countermark
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Another P?D countermark on rev. of Blacksmith copper, Wood 33 (M.I. 718, Brunk D-26). Piece with small hole. Note: this lot is part of The Richard C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Canadian Countermark - P.E.I countermarked on blank planchet.1026 - Canadian Countermark - P.E.I countermarked on blank planchet.
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Similar to the McCarthy penny, but not identical. Whether this is contemporary to the penny or a contrived piece, I cannot answer. Note: this lot is
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
 
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Hudson’s Bay Co., East Main1027 - Hudson’s Bay Co., East Main
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½ Made Beaver, with punch mark for Moose Factory, VF+.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 275.00
Sold for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Hudson's Bay Co. Tokens - Lot of 21028 - Hudson's Bay Co. Tokens - Lot of 2
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Hudson’s Bay Co., Yorkton, 25¢, Al, Gingras 280b, AU; fantasy Alaska token, Joseph H. Rutlader, $5.00, white metal, EF. 2 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for (85.00 + 17.00BP) = 102.00
 
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French Colonies Jeton1029 - French Colonies Jeton
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Br 510. ICCS F-12. Copper. Original.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Jeton, Beavers building dam1030 - Jeton, Beavers building dam
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Br 514. Silver original, reeded edge, good Fine.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Jeton, Argonauts - Lot of 21031 - Jeton, Argonauts - Lot of 2
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Br 515. Copper, attractive EF; Breton 511, Jeton, restrike in silver, Unc. 2 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Jeton, Swarm of Bees1032 - Jeton, Swarm of Bees
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Br 517. Silver original, reeded edge, rare, gVF-aVF.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,250.00
Sold for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Magdalen Island Token1033 - Magdalen Island Token
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Success To The Fishery, One Penny. CH LC-1. BR 520. ICCS VG-8.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Province du Bas Canada Deux Sous1034 - Province du Bas Canada Deux Sous
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One Penny Bank Token 1837. CH LC-9B4. BR 521. ICCS VF-30.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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T.S. Brown & Co, Montreal1035 - T.S. Brown & Co, Montreal
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CH LC-15A1. BR 561. ICCS VF-20.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Commercial Change 1821 "Jamaica"1036 - Commercial Change 1821 "Jamaica"
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Commercial Change 1821 "Jamaica" - CH UC-11, BR 729. Fine - scratches are present on and at front of sails.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold for (2,200.00 + 440.00BP) = 2,640.00
 
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Ships Colonies and Commerce 18151037 - Ships Colonies and Commerce 1815
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CH PE-9A. BR 995. ICCS VG-8. Corrosion.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Ships Colonies and Commerce 18151038 - Ships Colonies and Commerce 1815
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CH PE-9A. BR 995. ICCS F-12.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Ships Colonies & Commerce1039 - Ships Colonies & Commerce
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CH PE-10-33. BR 997; Lees 33. ICCS VF-20. Rare.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Ships Colonies & Commerce1040 - Ships Colonies & Commerce
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CH PE-10-38. BR 997. Lees 38. ICCS EF-40.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Ships Colonies & Commerce1041 - Ships Colonies & Commerce
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CH PE-10-39. EF.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Half Penny Token, 18141042 - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Half Penny Token, 1814
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Payable By Carritt & Alport, Halifax. CH NS-9. EF, quite scarce in this grade.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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Halifax, Nova Scotia Token, 18161043 - Halifax, Nova Scotia Token, 1816
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Wholesale & Retail Hardware Store. CH NS-15A. VF.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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W.L. White's, Halifax House, Halifax Token1044 - W.L. White's, Halifax House, Halifax Token
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Payable at W.L. White's Halifax House Halifax One Farthing. CH NS-17A1. BR 899. ICCS AU-50.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Nova Scotia and New Brunswick Success Token1045 - Nova Scotia and New Brunswick Success Token
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Half Penny Token. CH NS-28A1. BR 895. ICCS VF-20. Corrosion.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Wood 19. BR 1008. CH BL-32A1.1046 - Wood 19. BR 1008. CH BL-32A1.
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Copper. ICCS VF-30, as struck. Better example than we sold in the Cooper collection last fall that realized $3000.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Wood 20. BR 1008. Bust R/Commerce L.  CH BL-32A2.1047 - Wood 20. BR 1008. Bust R/Commerce L. CH BL-32A2.
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Brass. ICCS F-12. Again, the best example we've had the opportunity to offer,  a true rarity that is listed as "extremely rare&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold for (3,700.00 + 740.00BP) = 4,440.00
 
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Lot of 6 ICCS Graded Tokens1048 - Lot of 6 ICCS Graded Tokens
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Includes: CH LC-12, BR 531, F-12; CH PE-8A1, BR 921, VF-30; CH NS-27A1, BR 889, F-15; CH NS-2C1, BR 873, F-12; CH NS-1E2, BR 874, VF-20; BR 897, Purve
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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1916 Canada One Cent Love Token1049 - 1916 Canada One Cent Love Token
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Plated in gold, exceptionally well done. Engraved EC / Dec. 30 / 16.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Lot of 27 Ontario card stock milk tokens and bottle tops1050 - Lot of 27 Ontario card stock milk tokens and bottle tops
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VG to EF. 27 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Lot of 208 assorted Ontario trade dollars and medals.1051 - Lot of 208 assorted Ontario trade dollars and medals.
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Viewing recommended. F to EF. 208 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Lot of 55 Canadian and USA assorted trade tokens.1052 - Lot of 55 Canadian and USA assorted trade tokens.
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Viewing recommended. VG to EF. 55 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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