Auction Details
We are proud and excited to conduct our auction in conjunction with the 2017 Spring Toronto Coin Expo. This sale features Part I of the Covered Bridge Collection, with fresh rarities that are coming out of storage for the first time in numerous years. Trophy notes from many chartered banks and the now famous Bank of Canada serial #5 set are both pieces of this collection garnering a frenzy.
The fur trade industry and the Hudson’s Bay Company have been a most important part of Canada’s heritage. In celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday, a major piece of Canada’s history is being offered with a large collection of Hudson’s Bay tokens, card tokens, scrip and medals. Other selections from numerous consignors round out another outstanding auction including a nice Edmonton quarter collection and the second-last offering of the Richard Cooper Collection. Much anticipation surrounds these collections as individuals are planning on attending the sale from all over North America in hopes of an opportunity in obtaining a piece of this historic event. We feel privileged to be entrusted with such treasures and thank our contributors who have placed their faith in us.
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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1124Bank of Liverpool $4, 1871Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 400-10-02 Fine condition, pressed. Very difficult to obtain without damage or pieces missing. This rare example is whole and very attractive. Signa
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold for 6,250.00
1125Bank of London $5, 1883Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 405-10-02. Good, ragged edges with bottom left corner removed. Fourteen surviving notes have been recorded, of which three are in institutional co
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold for 1,600.00
1126Maritime Bank $5, 1881Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 425-12-02a, AG, 11 known with 3 in institutional collections. The note is typical in that it has many issues such as missing top right corner, hole
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for 660.00
1127Maritime Bank $5, 1881 - Red V OverprintGeoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 425-12-02b, AG with chunk out of bottom. Only the fourth example known to have the red V overprint, and the only one in private hands which also ha
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,750.00
Sold for 2,520.00
11281837 The Merchants Bank Part SheetGeoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 450-10. A spurious bank producing fictitious notes in 1836-1837. Full sheet $1, $2, $3 notes. Fully signed and serial numbered 512.
This is part o
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,800.00
Sold for 1,080.00
1129Merchants Bank of Canada $10, 1886Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 460-12-04, Fine, S/N:37848/D.
This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold for 2,400.00
1130Merchants Bank of Canada $5, 1916Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 460-18-02, Pressed VF, weak at center fold, S/N:171566/C.
This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,800.00
Sold for 900.00
1131Merchants Bank of Canada $20, 1917Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 460-20-10. Charlton states "Institutional collection only", thus this is the only example available. This fabulous note features a huge...
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold for 16,000.00
1132Merchants Bank of Canada $5, 1919Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 460-22-02, VF+. One of the most attractive notes produced, simply a classic. S/N:581675/B.
This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for 2,700.00
1133Merchants Bank of Halifax $5, 1892Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 465-20-06, Pressed VF with paper pull on the back center. Eight known (3rd ed. Registry), of which at least three are heavily damaged. S/N:14403/B.
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for 3,500.00