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 Countermark1023Canadian 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.
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for 150.00
Canadian Countermark1024Canadian 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.
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for 475.00
Canadian Countermark1025Canadian 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
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for 325.00
Canadian Countermark - P.E.I countermarked on blank planchet.1026Canadian 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
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 216.00
Hudson’s Bay Co., East Main1027Hudson’s Bay Co., East Main
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½ Made Beaver, with punch mark for Moose Factory, VF+.
Estimate : 250.00 - 275.00
Sold for 240.00
Hudson's Bay Co. Tokens - Lot of 21028Hudson'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.
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for 102.00
French Colonies Jeton1029French Colonies Jeton
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Br 510. ICCS F-12. Copper. Original.
Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
Sold for 120.00
Jeton, Beavers building dam1030Jeton, Beavers building dam
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Br 514. Silver original, reeded edge, good Fine.
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for 325.00
Jeton, Argonauts - Lot of 21031Jeton, Argonauts - Lot of 2
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Br 515. Copper, attractive EF; Breton 511, Jeton, restrike in silver, Unc. 2 Pcs.
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for 200.00
Jeton, Swarm of Bees1032Jeton, Swarm of Bees
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Br 517. Silver original, reeded edge, rare, gVF-aVF.
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,250.00
Sold for 1,000.00
Magdalen Island Token1033Magdalen Island Token
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Success To The Fishery, One Penny. CH LC-1. BR 520. ICCS VG-8.
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for 95.00
Province du Bas Canada Deux Sous1034Province du Bas Canada Deux Sous
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One Penny Bank Token 1837. CH LC-9B4. BR 521. ICCS VF-30.
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for 48.00
T.S. Brown & Co, Montreal1035T.S. Brown & Co, Montreal
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CH LC-15A1. BR 561. ICCS VF-20.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 30.00
Commercial Change 1821 "Jamaica"1036Commercial 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.
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold for 2,640.00
Ships Colonies and Commerce 18151037Ships Colonies and Commerce 1815
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CH PE-9A. BR 995. ICCS VG-8. Corrosion.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 30.00
Ships Colonies and Commerce 18151038Ships Colonies and Commerce 1815
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CH PE-9A. BR 995. ICCS F-12.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 132.00
Ships Colonies & Commerce1039Ships Colonies & Commerce
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CH PE-10-33. BR 997; Lees 33. ICCS VF-20. Rare.
Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Ships Colonies & Commerce1040Ships Colonies & Commerce
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CH PE-10-38. BR 997. Lees 38. ICCS EF-40.
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold for 60.00
Ships Colonies & Commerce1041Ships Colonies & Commerce
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CH PE-10-39. EF.
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for 90.00
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Half Penny Token, 18141042Halifax, Nova Scotia, Half Penny Token, 1814
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Payable By Carritt & Alport, Halifax. CH NS-9. EF, quite scarce in this grade.
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for 390.00