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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Br 629. A(natole) P(apineau). 5 Cents In Trade.858 - Br 629. A(natole) P(apineau). 5 Cents In Trade.
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(100 issued) Papineau succeeded Tremblay as owner of the tavern. He had a hotel on Notre Dame Street in 1892. Brass. Unc. Note: this lot is part of
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Br 630. Louis Laurin's Numismatist Card.859 - Br 630. Louis Laurin's Numismatist Card.
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Brass. Unc. (300 issued). Louis Laurin was in the insurance business, and sold insurance to Doug Ferguson in the early 1930s. He was a collector and h
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Estimate : 60.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Br 630. Louis Laurin's Numismatist Card.860 - Br 630. Louis Laurin's Numismatist Card.
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German Silver. Unc. McColl claims that only 12 pieces were struck in this metal. They are very scarce. Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Br 631. M. Foley's Token.861 - Br 631. M. Foley's Token.
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Good For 25 Cents Drink. Brass. Unc. (100 issued) Ex:Buckley/Lepczyk Sale, November, 1981; Ex:Henderson. Note: this lot is part of The Richard Coop
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Estimate : 60.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Br 632.  W. Smith's  Token.862 - Br 632. W. Smith's Token.
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Good For 5 Cents In Trade. Brass. Bright Unc. (100 issued) Both Foley's and Smith's tokens were likely due to the encouragement of Louis Lau...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Br 633. J. B. Neveu's Token, 1891.863 - Br 633. J. B. Neveu's Token, 1891.
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Good For 12 ½ Cents In Trade. (100 issued) Brass. AU. Ex:Buckley/Lepczyk Sale, November, 1981; Ex:Henderson. Note: this lot is part of The R...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Br 636. J. O. Marchand's Numismatist Card, 1893.864 - Br 636. J. O. Marchand's Numismatist Card, 1893.
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By Charles Tison. (223 issued) White Metal. Unc., dark spot on obv. near edge. Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Br 637. J. O. Marchand's Numismatist Card, 1893.865 - Br 637. J. O. Marchand's Numismatist Card, 1893.
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By Charles Tison. (74 issued) White Metal. AU. Breton claimed that the dies were broken. I can see no such breaks. May he have confused it with the Tr
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Br 638. Gareau & Marchand's Advertising Card866 - Br 638. Gareau & Marchand's Advertising Card
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By Charles Tison. (50 issued) White Metal. EF, minor rust. ex-Hughes/Hoare Sale, February, 1995; Ex-Henderson. Note: this lot is part of The Richar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Br 638. Gareau & Marchand's Advertising Card867 - Br 638. Gareau & Marchand's Advertising Card
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By Charles Tison. (50 issued) Copper. Unc., small spot on rev. Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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