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 Countermark1023 - Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
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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