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 Countermark1018 - Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey 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.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Canadian Countermark1019 - Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
 
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Canadian Countermark1020 - Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Canadian Countermark1021 - Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey 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 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Canadian Countermark1022 - Canadian Countermark
Geoffrey 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 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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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
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
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.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
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
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
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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