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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698Br 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.
Estimate : 320.00 - 360.00
Sold for 300.00
699Br 931. Commercial Hotel token.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
ICCS MS-60 (Cert. No. WD 707).
This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for 84.00
700Br 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.
Estimate : 240.00 - 280.00
Sold for 204.00
701Br 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
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for 120.00
702Br 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
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for 180.00
703Br 960. Study group of three Courteau 22.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
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
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for 48.00
704Br 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
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for 144.00
705Group 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
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for 72.00
706Group 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 (
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for 84.00
707Group of 10 Tiffins.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
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.
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for 120.00
708Group 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 &...
Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold for 132.00
709Lot 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.
Estimate : 340.00 - 380.00
Sold for 480.00
710Br 1012. Bust and Harp, Courteau 19.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH LC-60E4. about VF. A popular variety in the series.
This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold for 120.00
711Br 1012. Lot of three.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
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
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for 120.00
712Two scarcer Br 1012 and Ords tokenGeoffrey Bell Auctions
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
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for 204.00
713Br 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
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for 360.00
714Br 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
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for 180.00
715Group 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",...
Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold for 144.00
716Lot 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
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for 216.00
71722 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. ...
Estimate : 340.00 - 380.00
Sold for 360.00
71810 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...
Estimate : 220.00 - 260.00
Sold for 510.00
71910 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
Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold for 300.00
722Breton 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
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for 144.00
723Breton Tokens - Br 963 (1813) plain edge.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
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...
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for 252.00
726Breton 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
Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold for 132.00
728Breton 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
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for 84.00
729Breton Tokens - Lot of 34 tokensGeoffrey 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
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 228.00
731Breton 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.
Estimate : 240.00 - 260.00
Sold for 192.00
732Breton 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.
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for 96.00
734Breton 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
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for 84.00
736Breton 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
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
737Breton 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
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for 132.00
739Breton 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
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for 90.00
740Breton 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.
Estimate : 220.00 - 260.00
Sold for 325.00
741Breton 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.
Estimate : 240.00 - 280.00
Sold for 168.00
743Breton 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.
Estimate : 200.00 - 240.00
Sold for 192.00
744Breton 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.
Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold for 330.00
745Breton 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.
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for 288.00
746Breton 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)
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for 264.00
747Breton 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
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for 110.00
748Breton Tokens - Br 1002, Closed Sleeve Papineau bust.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 42 NL. CH LC-58A2. The flaw below the bust (while present) is much shorter and weaker than usually seen. About VF, but some porosity.
This is p
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for 60.00
750Breton Tokens - Br 1004. Scarce copper 1812 halfpenny.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 20 NL, CH LC-56A3. Uneven details, with some areas approaching VF, others barely VG. Scarce in copper. Examined by x-ray fluorescence, and shown t
Estimate : 360.00 - 400.00
Sold for 690.00
751Breton Tokens - Br 1004 and 1007 in EF.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 20 NL, CH LC-56A2, ICCS EF-40 (Cert. No. EB 184); Co. 46 NL, LC-59B ICCS EF-40 (Cert. No. NT 057). 2 Pcs.
This is part of The Richard Cooper Co
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for 192.00
752Breton Tokens - Br 1005. Seated Justice halfpenny.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 19 NL, CH LC-56C1. about VF, with weak centres. A piece that may have been primarily imported into Upper Canada, and more properly belong to tha
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold for 100.00
753Breton Tokens - Br 1004, 1005. Group of four.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 20 NL, CH LC-56A2, VF+; Co. 22 NL, CH LC-56A4, Fine, some light encrustations, but scarce; Co. 23 NL, CH LC-56B1, VF+; Co. 19 NL, CH LC-56C1, F+,
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for 192.00
755Breton Tokens - Br 1003 and Br 1009.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 46 WEL, CH WE-14, EF; Co. 4 NL (AM-4), about EF. Both Ex:Henderson. 2 Pcs.
This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for 132.00
756Breton Tokens - Br 1010. Group of 4.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH UC-4A1 x1, aVF, but lightly scratched graffiti (obv. "Oct. 8th 1860", rev. "Moseley"); CH UC-4A2, VF but porous; CH UC-4A3 x2...
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for 132.00
757Breton Tokens - Br 1011 and 1013. Lot of 3.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH LC-57A1 (Co 37 NL), VF+ with particularly strong reverse for type, but some rev. corrosion; CH LC-57A2 (Co 38 NL), about fine, some abrasions, scar
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for 80.00
760Breton Tokens - Six ICCS-graded tokens.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 919 (CH PE-7C4) ICCS EF-45 (Cert. No. CZ 529); Br 990 (Co. 33NL, CH LC-51A1) ICCS VF-20 (Cert. No. YA 813); Br 990 (Co. 33NL, CH LC-51A2) ICCS F-15
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 228.00
761Breton Tokens - Lot of 40 tokens.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 990 (Co. 33 NL) x3 (comprising CH LC-51A1 x1, LC-51A2 x2); Br 992 (Co. 47, CH LC-53A1) x8; Br 993 (Co 50 NL) x2; Br 1003 (Co. 46W, CH WE-14) x 3; B
Estimate : 240.00 - 280.00
Sold for 570.00
762Wellington Tokens - A pair of Br 970.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 31 x2, comprising CH WE-4A1, VG; CH WE-4A3, F. The second piece a clear overstrike with light residual reeding. 2 Pcs.
This is part of The Rich
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for 132.00
772Wellington Tokens - Group of five Wellingtons.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 969 (Co. 26 medal, CH WE-1A1) F; Br 972 x2 (Co. 27, WE-2B4 x1 aVF; Co. 28, WE-2B2 x1 VF+ pitted); Br 978 (Co. 44, WE-7) x1 VF; Br 979 (Co. 35, WE-8
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for 84.00
774Wellington Tokens - Br 984. Group of 3.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 23, CH WE-12 x3, all VF to VF+. 3 Pcs.
This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for 132.00
775Wellington Tokens - Br 985. Cossack Penny.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 24, CH WE-13. Sharp EF+ or better, with some rev. staining.
This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Estimate : 200.00 - 240.00
Sold for 228.00
777Wellington Tokens - Br 986. Ciudad peninsular token.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 20, CH WE-11C1. About VF, but with slightly rough fields. The scarcer variety with the coat button near the collar.
This is part of The Richar
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for 180.00
778Wellington Tokens - Br 986 and 987.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 17 (CH WE-11B6), strong AU but brightly cleaned and not a hint of retoning; Co 4 (WE-11A1), AU+, nicely toned and Ex:Henderson. 2 Pcs.
This is
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for 72.00
779Wellington Tokens - Br 987Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 9, CH WE-11A5, strong AU.
This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for 120.00
780Wellington Tokens - Br 987Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 10, CH WE-11A6, ICCS AU-55 (Cert. No. NT 053, noted in error as "WE-11A2" on ticket).
This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for 108.00
782Wellington Tokens - Three ICCS-graded Wellingtons.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 971 (Co. 30, CH WE-2A2) ICCS VF-30 (Cert. No. IT 637); Br 984 (Co. 23, CH WE-12) ICCS VF-30 (Cert. No. EA 469); Br 985 (Co. 24, CH WE-13.) ICCS VF-
Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold for 228.00
783Wellington Tokens - Group of seven Wellingtons.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 969 (Co. 26, CH WE-1A3) x1 VF; Br 979 x2 (comprising Co. 28, WE-2B3 x1 VF; Co. 27, EW-2B4 aVF clipped planchet); Br 976 x2 (comprising Co. 1, WE-5A
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for 120.00
784Wellington Tokens - Br 969, 971 and 972. Group of 30.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Comprising CH 969 (Co. 26) x 9 ( comprising CH WE-1A1 x1, WE-1A2 x5, WE-1A3 x3), Br 971 (Co. 30) x12 (WE-2A1 x4, WE-2A2 x8), Br 972 (Co. 27 & 2...
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold for 216.00
785Wellington Tokens - Br 979 and 984. Group of 35.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Comprising Co. 33 (CH WE-8A1) x1, Co. 34 (WE-8A2) x5, Co. 37 (WE-8A3) x15, Co. 35 (WE-8A4) x5, Co. 36 (WE-8A5) x1 (aG, bent and corroded), Co. 38 (WE-
Estimate : 200.00 - 240.00
Sold for 228.00
786Wellington Tokens - Group of eight overstruck pieces.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
All with potentially discernible host coins. Br 971, Co. 30, x4 (comprising WE-2A1 x1, WE-2A2 x1, WE-2A3 x2: with the latter two one displays faint p
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for 108.00
788Br 569. A pair of Devins and BoltonGeoffrey Bell Auctions
CH MT-3. Copper. One AU with lustre, the other ICCS EF-45 (Cert. No. NT 092). 2 Pcs.
This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Estimate : 260.00 - 300.00
Sold for 200.00
789Br 570. Rice Sharpley's Storecard.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH MT-6A1. Gilt Brass. AU.
This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for 96.00
791Br 575. D. Desjardins's Storecard, 1885.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Copper. Unc, much red with iridescent overtones.
This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold for 168.00
792Br 579 and 580. Lymburner's CardsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Both aer copper and Unc. The 579 with much red, the 580 Ex:Henderson. 2 Pcs.
This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for 120.00
793Br 582-586. Group of five ICCS-graded Leroux pieces.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 582, Brass, ICCS MS-60 (Cert. EA 478); Br 583, Copper, ICCS MS-63 (Cert. OH 273); Br 584, Brass, ICCS MS-60 (Cert. EA 475); Br 585, Copper, ICCS MS
Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold for 180.00
794Br 582-586. Group of five Leroux pieces.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 582, Copper, red and brown Unc; Br 583, Copper, brilliant Unc; Br 584, Brass, Unc but weakly struck; Br 585, Copper, choice Unc; Br 586, Copper, co
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold for 108.00
797Br 607. P. O. Tremblay's Numismatist Card, 1892.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Group of two. One copper and Ex:Saul Hendler (JHA 54, Oct/96, lot 1300); the other white metal. Both Unc. 2 Pcs.
This is part of The Richard Cooper
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for 156.00