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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1003Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey 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.
Estimate : 350.00 - 400.00
Sold for 255.00
1004Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey Bell Auctions
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 ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 100.00
1005Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey Bell Auctions
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...
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 168.00
1006Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey Bell Auctions
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.
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for 870.00
1007Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey Bell Auctions
* 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
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for 145.00
1008Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey Bell Auctions
A leaf-shaped ornament / JNO. MURPHY. (curved) / a rayed ornament / QUEBEC and, on verso, a leaf-shaped ornament / ADVOCATE all on probable planed cop
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for 175.00
1009N.C countermarks - Lot of 2Geoffrey Bell Auctions
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
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 75.00
1010Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey Bell Auctions
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.
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for 84.00
1011Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey Bell Auctions
NL within rectangular cartouche on rev. of Province of Canada cent, 1858.
Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for 60.00
1012Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey Bell Auctions
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
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for 210.00
1013Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey Bell Auctions
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
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for 80.00
1014Nils Ohman countermarks - Lot of 6Geoffrey Bell Auctions
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...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for 2,100.00
1015Nils Ohman countermarks - Lot of 5Geoffrey Bell Auctions
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...
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for 2,200.00
1016Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey Bell Auctions
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...
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for 380.00
1017Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey Bell Auctions
ONE / LOAD / W on rev. of Bouquet-Sou, Br 692 (M.I. 704).
Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for 150.00
1018Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey Bell Auctions
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.
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for 150.00
1019Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey Bell Auctions
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
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for 216.00
1020Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey Bell Auctions
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...
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for 170.00
1021Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey Bell Auctions
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 ...
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for 170.00
1022Canadian CountermarkGeoffrey Bell Auctions
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 ...
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for 200.00