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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1901 Canadian Bank of Commerce $101329 - 1901 Canadian Bank of Commerce $10
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CH 75-14-20. Pressed VF. Beautiful colours with only 7 on the CPMS registry. S/N: 237621/D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 1,600.00 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce $101330 - 1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce $10
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CH 75-16-04-12c. Nice Fine, decorative signature. S/N: 336646/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 725.00
Sold for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
 
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1859 Bank of Clifton $51331 - 1859 Bank of Clifton $5
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CH 125-10-02-06. VF. Partially engraved Date, Two Signatures – “2” and “Scrollwork” stamped on the front and “HP” stamp on the back. S/N:2910.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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1837 Commercial Bank Ten Shillings1332 - 1837 Commercial Bank Ten Shillings
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CH 145-10-02-04. Known to be a spurious bank, established 1831 in Kingston. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ. S/N:175/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (1,100.00 + 220.00BP) = 1,320.00
 
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1925 Dominion Bank $51333 - 1925 Dominion Bank $5
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CH 220-16-14. F+, lightly pressed. Featuring large beautiful vignettes. S/N: 396195/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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1900 Dominion of Bank $101334 - 1900 Dominion of Bank $10
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CH 220-18-02. BCS G6, missing corner, holes and tears. Rough but rare with only 8 on the registry. S/N:124031/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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1938 Dominion Bank $101335 - 1938 Dominion Bank $10
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CH 220-28-04. VF. Nice original note with close to perfect centering. S/N:530327.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 200.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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18__ The Farmer's J.S. Banking Co. $101336 - 18__ The Farmer's J.S. Banking Co. $10
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CH 285-10-02R. EF with stains. A scarce spurious bank banknote.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
 
 
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1920 Imperial Bank $51337 - 1920 Imperial Bank $5
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CH 375-16-06. Fine, repaired on back (top). S/N:1486876/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (240.00) = 240.00
 
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1920 Imperial Bank $51338 - 1920 Imperial Bank $5
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CH 375-16-06. VF pressed. The not often seen issued note is a nice evenly circulated example from this scarce issue. S/N:371067/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 700.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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1916 Imperial Bank of Canada $101339 - 1916 Imperial Bank of Canada $10
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CH 375-16-12. F/VF pressed, nonetheless attractive. Scarce large note with Classic look. S/N:295673/D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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1923 Imperial Bank of Canada $51340 - 1923 Imperial Bank of Canada $5
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CH 375-18-02. Pressed EF. S/N:L332974/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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1923 Imperial Bank of Canada $101341 - 1923 Imperial Bank of Canada $10
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CH 375-18-06. Nice VF. S/N:167419/C.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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1923 Imperial Bank of Canada $201342 - 1923 Imperial Bank of Canada $20
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CH 375-18-10. aEF. Seldom offered large size chartered note from the Imperial Bank. S/N:026095.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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1859 International Bank of Canada $101343 - 1859 International Bank of Canada $10
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CH 380-12-02. EF with pinholes. S/N:480/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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1859 International Bank of Canada $201344 - 1859 International Bank of Canada $20
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CH 380-12-04. EF with pinholes. 11 notes have been recorded. Perfect match for above. Quite rare. S/N:440/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 1,800.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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1916 Molsons Bank $101345 - 1916 Molsons Bank $10
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CH 490-36-02. Pressed EF. Beautiful colour and river vignette with portrait of William Molson Macpherson along with his hand signed signature. This ey
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (3,600.00) = 3,600.00
 
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1922 Molsons Bank $101346 - 1922 Molsons Bank $10
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CH 490-40-04. Unc. The last issued by The Molsons Bank with engraved portrait of William Molson at the center. This is an institution high grade note
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,250.00
Sold for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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1938 Bank of Montreal $51347 - 1938 Bank of Montreal $5
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CH 505-62-02. VF, little stain at bottom center. S/N:305015/C.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 90.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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1929 Bank of Nova Scotia $101348 - 1929 Bank of Nova Scotia $10
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CH 550-18-20b. VF/EF. Nice bold note with superb sailing ship and mining vignettes. S/N:2100691/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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1929 Bank of Nova Scotia $201349 - 1929 Bank of Nova Scotia $20
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CH 550-28-22. VF, very attractive. S/N:200411/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,600.00
 
 
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1929 Bank of Nova Scotia $51350 - 1929 Bank of Nova Scotia $5
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CH 550-34-02. Fine/Fine+. S/N:3192555/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Bank of Nova Scotia $10 - Lot of 21351 - Bank of Nova Scotia $10 - Lot of 2
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CH 550-18-20b. Fine with stains and crayon on front. S/N: 1660640/A. CH 550-36-04. VG/Fine. S/N:2038032. 2 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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1864 Peoples Bank Twenty Dollars Proofs1352 - 1864 Peoples Bank Twenty Dollars Proofs
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CH 580-10-02FP & BP. Mounted on cardboard. Lovely example, unknown whether it was issued for circulation. PMG Face Proof Gem Unc 66 EPQ, back pr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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1877 Bank of Prince Edward Island $11353 - 1877 Bank of Prince Edward Island $1
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CH 600-12-04, BCS Extra Fine 40, minor stains noted. S/N:26888/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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1928 La Banque Provinciale Du Canada $201354 - 1928 La Banque Provinciale Du Canada $20
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CH 615-14-18. VF/EF, lightly pressed. A pretty blue overprinted Twenty from 1928, the only year this bank issued $20 note and features the portrait of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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1909 Royal Bank of Canada Five Dollars1355 - 1909 Royal Bank of Canada Five Dollars
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CH 630-10-04-06. BCS VF20. Superb large allogory vignette, green frame. S/N:557725/D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (1,700.00 + 340.00BP) = 2,040.00
 
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1935 Royal Bank of Canada $5 & $101356 - 1935 Royal Bank of Canada $5 & $10
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CH 630-18-02a. Pressed Fine. S/N: 266073/B. 630-18-04a. VG. S/N:073764/D. 2 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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1937 Bank of Toronto $51357 - 1937 Bank of Toronto $5
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CH 715-24-06. VF. Scarce Marsh signature. S/N:420998/C.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 180.00
Sold for (235.00) = 235.00
 
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1935 Bank of Toronto $201358 - 1935 Bank of Toronto $20
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CH 715-24-14. Attractive VF. The popular train design vignette graces the face of this yellow hued note. A classic looking note modeled after the 1880
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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1907 Traders Bank of Canada $51359 - 1907 Traders Bank of Canada $5
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CH 720-14-04. PMG VF-20. Featuring a popular farming vignette. 14 on the registry, 2 in institutional collections, Rare. S/N:340882/D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 3,000.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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1921 Union Bank of Canada $51360 - 1921 Union Bank of Canada $5
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CH 730-20-03. Rarely offered with only 12 example on the registry. S/N:147761/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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1880 Union Bank of Newfoundland £11361 - 1880 Union Bank of Newfoundland £1
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CH 750-14-06. PMG Choice Fine 15, NET. Foxing and rust spots are present. S/N:E37693.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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