Toronto Coin Expo Spring Sale 2017

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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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Br 923. John Joy bar/pool check.698 - Br 923. John Joy bar/pool check.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
ICCS EF-40. (Cert. No. YN 350). Issued circa 1892, with typical obverse flaw beneath "OH". This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 320.00 - 360.00
Sold for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Br 931. Commercial Hotel token.699 - Br 931. Commercial Hotel token.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
ICCS MS-60 (Cert. No. WD 707). This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Br 958. Uncirculated Tiffin penny.700 - Br 958. Uncirculated Tiffin penny.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 34, CH LC-47B1. ICCS MS-60 (Cert. No. MD 924) with trace red. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 280.00
Sold for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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Br 960. The rare Courteau 10 variety.701 - Br 960. The rare Courteau 10 variety.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH LC-48B1. Rated an R9 by Courteau. Weakly struck centre, and only a little better than VG, but a tough variety. This is part of The Richard Cooper
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Br 960. Flip double strike.702 - Br 960. Flip double strike.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 1, CH LC-48C2. As struck, from the St. Lawrence hoard. An unusual piece, with the reverse bale of goods from an off-centre strike visible at ten
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Br 960. Study group of three Courteau 22.703 - Br 960. Study group of three Courteau 22.
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CH LC-48A2. All good EF or better, but showing variable degrees of pitting to the obverse die from rust. 3 Pcs. This is part of The Richard Cooper
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Br 960 and 961.  Three ICCS-graded pieces.704 - Br 960 and 961. Three ICCS-graded pieces.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 1, CH LC-48C2. ICCS MS-60 (Cert. No. IP 825), heavy obverse corrosion; Co. 7 (CH LC-48C2) ICCS MS-60 (Cert. No. WR 779) and relatively even, attra
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Group of four Tiffins.705 - Group of four Tiffins.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
All Br 960. Co. 21, CH LC-48A4. EF or better; Co. 24 (LC-48A1) EF, letter 8 in ink on obverse field, possibly cleaned; Co. 25 (LC-46A1) EF Ex:Henders
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Group of eight Tiffins.706 - Group of eight Tiffins.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 960 and 961. Co. 1 (CH LC-48C2) x3, all EF+ one with reverse scratches; Co. 2 (LC-48C2) EF; Co. 11 (LC-48B1) AU and appears to be copper; Co. 11 (
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Group of 10 Tiffins.707 - Group of 10 Tiffins.
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Br 960 and 961. Co. 4, Co. 8, Co. 11 x3, Co. 12, Co. 14, Co. 18, Co. 21, Co. 27. All VF-EF. 10 Pcs. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Group of 18 different Tiffin varieties.708 - Group of 18 different Tiffin varieties.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 960 and 961, with 18 different Courteau Varieties: Co. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 19, 19, 21, 22, 24, 25. Condition from Fine to &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Lot of 78 Tiffins.709 - Lot of 78 Tiffins.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 960 and 961. A large lot of Tiffins, mostly Fine to VF, one or two better but with issues. Co. 1 x4, Co. 2 x3, Co. 3 x3, Co. 4 x3, Co. 8 x3, Co.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 340.00 - 380.00
Sold for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Br 1012. Bust and Harp, Courteau 19.710 - Br 1012. Bust and Harp, Courteau 19.
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CH LC-60E4. about VF. A popular variety in the series. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Br 1012. Lot of three.711 - Br 1012. Lot of three.
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Co. 18, CH LC-60D3, nearly VF but rough and weakly struck, an R7 per Willey; Co. 19, CH LC-60E4 x2, one F or better but slightly bent; the other nearl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Two scarcer Br 1012 and Ords token712 - Two scarcer Br 1012 and Ords token
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Co. 18, CH LC-60D3, F but weakly struck an R7 per Willey; Co. 19, CH LC-60E4, Fine +; CH LC-61B in copper, VG. 3 Pcs. This is part of The Richard Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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Br 1012.  Four varieties with die flaws.713 - Br 1012. Four varieties with die flaws.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 5 (CH LC-60_) F+, late stage flaw at top of rev., Ex:Henderson; Co. 6 (CH LC-60_) VF, late state of rev flaw running through head of harp; Co. 14
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Br 1012.  Group of 9.714 - Br 1012. Group of 9.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
A group of nicer bust and harps. Co. 2 x3, Co. 3 x1, Co. 4 x1, Co. 15 x2, Co. 17 x1. All VF+ to EF. 9 Pcs. This is part of The Richard Cooper Colle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Group of 15 different Bust and Harp varieties.715 - Group of 15 different Bust and Harp varieties.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 1012, different Courteau varieties: Co. 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8 (copper?), 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23. Mostly F+ to "hoard as struck",...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Lot of 28 Bust and Harps.716 - Lot of 28 Bust and Harps.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 1012. A large lot of Tiffins, mostly Fine to VF, one or two better but with issues. Co. 1 x2, Co. 3 x2, Co. 4 x2, Co. 7 x5, Co. 8 x1 (copper?), Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
 
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22 pieces: River hoard Tiffins, Bust & Harps.717 - 22 pieces: River hoard Tiffins, Bust & Harps.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 960, 1012. All appear to be from the St. Lawrence River hoard, and are "hoard as struck". Three uncleaned with remaining verdigris. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 340.00 - 380.00
Sold for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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10 off-struck Tiffins, Bust & Harps.718 - 10 off-struck Tiffins, Bust & Harps.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 960, 1012. Nine are off-centre, ranging from 5% to 15%. One broadstruck. Eight of the ten are from the river hoard and are "hoard as stru...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 220.00 - 260.00
Sold for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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10 striking and cutting error Tiffins, Bust & Harps.719 - 10 striking and cutting error Tiffins, Bust & Harps.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 960, 1012. A mix of planchet cutting errors and partial double strike at the rim. Cutting errors (6): Co. 1T x2 both 15% clip; Co 25T planchet cu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Breton Tokens - Lot of 29 of Courteau's "Non-Local" tokens.720 - Breton Tokens - Lot of 29 of Courteau's "Non-Local" tokens.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
A group of 29 of Courteau's "non local" tokens, as described by him in an article in the May 1924 issue of The Numismatist. Co. 1 (Br...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 240.00
Sold for (525.00 + 105.00BP) = 630.00
 
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Breton Tokens - Br 962 and 963. Trade & Navigation.721 - Breton Tokens - Br 962 and 963. Trade & Navigation.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 11 NL (CH NS-20A4), about EF; Co. 6 NL (CH NS-19A) EF. 2 Pcs. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Breton Tokens - Sand cast of Br 962.722 - Breton Tokens - Sand cast of Br 962.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Crude VF, for what it is. Coinage axis, 15.10 gms, Thickness: 2.05-2.51 mm, Diameter: 32.11-32.60 cm This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Breton Tokens - Br 963 (1813) plain edge.723 - Breton Tokens - Br 963 (1813) plain edge.
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Co. 7 NL, CH NS-19B1. About VF. Plain edge. Uncommon, though perhaps not quite the "extremely rare" noted in the 9th edition of Charlton...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (210.00 + 42.00BP) = 252.00
 
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Breton Tokens - Br 964. Trade & Navigation farthing.724 - Breton Tokens - Br 964. Trade & Navigation farthing.
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Co. 5 NL, CH NS-18A1, VF+. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Breton Tokens - Br 964. Trade & Navigation farthing.725 - Breton Tokens - Br 964. Trade & Navigation farthing.
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Co. 5 NL, CH NS-18A1, one VF+, the other also VF+ but holed. 2 Pcs. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 200.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Breton Tokens - Group of four Br 965.726 - Breton Tokens - Group of four Br 965.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
C o 15 NL (CH NS-21A1), VF+, Ex:Henderson; Co. 16 NL (NS-21A3) x2, one EF+, the other ICCS EF-40 (Cert. No. YA 816); Co. 17 NL (NS-21A4), EF, granular
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Breton Tokens - Br 966. For General Accommodation.727 - Breton Tokens - Br 966. For General Accommodation.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 18 NL, CH AM-1A4, EF+. Sharp and nice colour but some residue on obv. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Breton Tokens - A pair of Br 967.728 - Breton Tokens - A pair of Br 967.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 14 NL, CH NS-22. One ICCS EF-40 (Cert. YA 815); the other VF+ and Ex:Henderson. Both show the rusted reverse quite sharply. 2 Pcs. This is par
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Breton Tokens - Lot of 34 tokens729 - Breton Tokens - Lot of 34 tokens
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 962 x2 (comprising Co. 10 NL, NS-20A3 x1; Co. 13 NL, NS-20B3 x1), Br 963 x7 (comprising Co. 6 NL, NS-19A x3; Co. 7 NL, NS-19B2 x4), Br 965 x6 (comp
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (190.00 + 38.00BP) = 228.00
 
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Breton Tokens - Br 975. Hibernia 1805.730 - Breton Tokens - Br 975. Hibernia 1805.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH AM-2. VG. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Breton Tokens - Br 989. RH Penny.731 - Breton Tokens - Br 989. RH Penny.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 34 NL, CH LC-52. EF+, good even colour but minor staining to obv. and rev. Ex:Henderson. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 260.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Breton Tokens - Br 989. RH Penny.732 - Breton Tokens - Br 989. RH Penny.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 34 NL, CH LC-52. EF, but abraded surfaces. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Breton Tokens - Br 989. A pair of RH Pennies733 - Breton Tokens - Br 989. A pair of RH Pennies
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 34 NL, CH LC-52. Once VF, the other VG+. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Breton Tokens - Br 990.  A pair of RH halfpennies.734 - Breton Tokens - Br 990. A pair of RH halfpennies.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 33 NL. One CH LC-51A1, VF; the other LC-51A2, about EF but obv. residue and rim planchet flaw beneath date. 2 Pcs. This is part of The Richard
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Breton Tokens - Br 991. A pair of RH farthings.735 - Breton Tokens - Br 991. A pair of RH farthings.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 32 NL, CH LC-50. Both VF. 2 Pcs. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Breton Tokens - Br 991. A pair of RH farthings.736 - Breton Tokens - Br 991. A pair of RH farthings.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 32 NL, CH LC-50. Both a little better than VF but with issues: one with obv. scrape, the other somewhat more mangled. 2 Pcs. This is part of Th
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
 
 
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Breton Tokens - Br 993.737 - Breton Tokens - Br 993.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 50 NL. A very attractive EF+. Listed by Breton, but not Charlton, these pieces were struck for use in Jamaica and likely saw little, if any circul
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Breton Tokens - Br 994. A pair of uncirculated pieces.738 - Breton Tokens - Br 994. A pair of uncirculated pieces.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Both Co. 31 NL (CH LC-54D2). One Unc with lingering original colour, Ex:Henderson; the other ICCS MS-60 (Cert MI 029). 2 Pcs. This is part of The
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Breton Tokens - A trio of Br 994.739 - Breton Tokens - A trio of Br 994.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 28 NL (CH LC-54C1) x1, about EF but with rim issues; Co. 31 NL (CH LC-54D2) x2, both strong AU. 3 Pcs. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collec
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Breton Tokens - Br 994, lot of 34 pieces.740 - Breton Tokens - Br 994, lot of 34 pieces.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Comprising Co. 25 NL (CH LC-54A) x3; Co. 26 NL (CH LC-54B1) x1; Co. 28 NL (CH LC-54C1) x5; Co. 29 NL (CH LC-54C2) x11; Co. 30 NL (CH LC-54D1) x2; Co.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 220.00 - 260.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Breton Tokens - A pair of Br 995 and 996.741 - Breton Tokens - A pair of Br 995 and 996.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 1 PEI (CH PE-9A) about EF; Co. 2 PEI (CH PE-9B2) , EF and a reasonably good strike for the type, but appears cleaned and perhaps a little porous.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 280.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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Breton Tokens - Br 995. Two pieces from the Hughes collection.742 - Breton Tokens - Br 995. Two pieces from the Hughes collection.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 1 (CH PE-9A) x 2. Both VF. Two pieces that together formed Lot 1854 of the Roy Hughes sale (Hoare sale 32, Feb. 1995). One piece was noted in t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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Breton Tokens - Br 996.743 - Breton Tokens - Br 996.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 2 PEI (CH PE-9B2), EF+, decent obverse detail but colour a bit uneven. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 240.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Breton Tokens - Br 996.744 - Breton Tokens - Br 996.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co 2 PEI (CH PE-9B2), EF or better, a bit weaker strike than the preceding lot. Ex:Henderson. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Breton Tokens - Br 995 and 996, Lot of 7.745 - Breton Tokens - Br 995 and 996, Lot of 7.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 1 PEI (CH PE-9A) x4; Co. 2 PEI (CH PE-9B2) x 3. Grades from VG to VF. 7 Pcs. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for (240.00 + 48.00BP) = 288.00
 
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Breton Tokens - Scarce Courteau 44 mule.746 - Breton Tokens - Scarce Courteau 44 mule.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH LC-58B. Fine, light meandering planchet flaw on reverse. A scarce and under-rated mule of the obverse of Br 1007 (built up to a broader diameter)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (220.00 + 44.00BP) = 264.00
 
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Breton Tokens - Br 1002, Closed Sleeve Papineau bust.747 - Breton Tokens - Br 1002, Closed Sleeve Papineau bust.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 42 NL. CH LC-58A2. About VF, Ex:Henderson. Although given only an R5 by Courteau, this type seems somewhat scarcer, being encountered rather less
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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