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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411Encased Postage StampGeoffrey Bell Auctions
CH MT-10. Weir & Larminie Bankers and Specie Brokers, Montreal C.E./PAT AUG 12, 1862. J. GAULT. 1c Stamp, Blue. Extremely Rare.
Start Price : 7,500.00 | Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
464HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Little Grand Rapids - Manitoba.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Obv. H.B.C. / LGR, rev. 50. Alum. 28mm. This post was established circa 1848. This token was not listed by Gingras, although he had heard it existe
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold for 13,500.00
181Canada - 1875H Twenty Five CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
PCGS AU53. The 1875H is the key date to the Victoria 25 Cents series and is seldom seen in better grades, this is slightly better than the next lot.
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold for 2,880.00
202Canada - 1909 Twenty Five CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
PCGS MS65. Bright blue/olive and blue-green patina with complimenting tones of orange-gold and mauve.
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold for 4,800.00
244Canada - 1911 Fifty CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
PCGS MS64. A superior example of this conditionally rare fifty cent type coin (only 4 assigned a better grade - PGCS Pop report 1/17). Full underlying
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold for 4,560.00
226Canada - 1936 Twenty Five CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
PCGS MS66. This appears to be the bar variety (not noted on holder). Lustrous and brilliant with gold, steel-blue toning. Only one piece has been cert
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold for 2,400.00
241Canada - 1902 Fifty CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
PCGS MS64. Fresh mint, attractive lustre. A few light contact marks that do not detract from the overall eye appeal of the coin.
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold for 3,720.00
450ANORTHWEST COMPANY TOKENGeoffrey Bell Auctions
1820, copper, 28mm, 10.02gms, engrailed edge. Breton 925. Somewhat scarcer than the brass issue. Fine+/VF for issue, holed, no pitting and evenly worn
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold for 7,000.00
245Canada - 1913 Fifty CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
PCGS MS63. A white coin with a strong strike, very nice example of an early George V fifty cents.
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold for 3,480.00
189Canada - 1892 Twenty Five CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
PCGS MS64. Bright blue/olive and blue-green patina taking primary prominence and compliments of orange-gold and mauve toning, a true rainbow and the b
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,500.00
Sold for 3,720.00
192Canada - 1901 Twenty Five CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
PCGS MS65. A ring of gold surrounds the brilliant obverse, this final year in the series features the portrait of Queen Victoria. A superb example. EX
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,500.00
Sold for 3,000.00
151Canada - 1884 Ten CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
PCGS AU55. Key date, nice example of this key date with a mintage of 150,000. Rare in better conditions such as this.
Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
199Canada - 1907 Twenty Five CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
PCGS MS65. This superbly struck premium gem has no significant marks and features superb gold and peach toning on both obverse and reverse. Rar...
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold for 3,000.00
214Canada - 1927 Twenty Five CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
PCGS MS65. A near-flawless strike with only minor imperfections, very attractive blend of blue and steel-gray luster. This coin has a mint...
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold for 3,840.00
184Canada - 1881H Twenty Five CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
PCGS MS63. This Choice Mint State piece has original lustre with pale gold toning at the borders.
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,500.00
Sold for 2,520.00
195Canada - 1903 Twenty Five CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
PCGS MS65. Brilliant white frost complimenting a full strike, one of the most attractive Edward VII coins we've handled.
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for 3,720.00
211Canada - 1920 Twenty Five CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
PCGS MS66. This coin, unquestionably is as close to pristine as one could hope for, pristine strike with full frost, a museum piece.
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for 2,880.00
410Encased Postage StampGeoffrey Bell Auctions
CH MT-7. Weir & Larminie 10c Washington Stamp, Green, about 50 percent of silvering remains on reverse. Very nice EF example.
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for 2,520.00
450BNORTHWEST COMPANY TOKENGeoffrey Bell Auctions
1820, brass, 28mm, 8.24gms, engrailed edge. Breton 925. Fine +, some pitting rev.
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for 2,370.00
208Canada - 1914 Twenty Five CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
PCGS MS64. Lightly toned with sharp details, difficult to obtain in this certified grade.
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold for 1,380.00
259Canada - 1947 Fifty CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
ICCS MS-65, a beautiful white example of the Maple Leaf half dollar.
Start Price : 1,750.00 | Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,000.00
221Canada - 1931 Twenty Five CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
PCGS MS65+. Exceptional multicolored toning around most of the legends that highlights the near perfect strike. Only surpassed in grade by 2 ex...
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,750.00
Sold for 2,280.00
465HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Onion Lake - Saskatchewan.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Good for 25c in trade. Alum. Octagonal. 26mm. This post was opened in 1887. Gingras 275b. Tannahill 3550f. Tokens for Onion Lake are very scarc
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold for 2,280.00
466HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Onion Lake - Saskatchewan.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Good for $1.00 in merchandise. Alum. Square with round edges. 32mm. Gingras 275d. Tannahill 3550d. Rarer than the 25c token. VF+.
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold for 3,720.00
531896 Newfoundland One CentGeoffrey Bell Auctions
ICCS MS-65, Red.
This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for 1,560.00
178Canada - 1870 Twenty Five CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
ICCS MS-63, obverse 1. Sharply struck and brilliant with a touch of light golden toning around the periphery.
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for 1,560.00
186Canada - 1883H Twenty Five CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
PCGS MS64. Superb eye appeal and strike. The 1883-H is the most common of the entire Heaton Victoria Quarter issues.
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for 3,000.00
207Canada - 1912 Twenty Five CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
PCGS MS64. Frosty complimented by a hint of toning that leaves one wondering how a coin could be so perfectly preserved.
Start Price : 1,250.00 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
248Canada - 1929 Fifty CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
PCGS MS64. Ex:Belzberg. Nice frosty lustre on this superbly struck coin.
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for 1,740.00
449HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Cast token. Columbia District.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
H.B.Co./ 25/CENTS/IN/TRADE. Countermarked “N” [possibly for either Fort Nelson or Naas River]. Biface, struck on bronze cast flan, 22mm. Gingras 235
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for 3,400.00
251Canada - 1936 Fifty CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
PCGS MS64. Frosty white example of this very low mintage - 38,550.
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,700.00
450HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - British Columbia District.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
H.B.Co. / ONE / DOLLAR / IN / TRADE. Countermarked “S” [possibly for Skeena]. Biface, struck on bronze cast flan, 31mm. Gingras 235h, Hill - Genera
Estimate : 2,400.00 - 2,600.00
Sold for 1,440.00
931880 Newfoundland $2 GoldGeoffrey Bell Auctions
EF+. The key to the set.
This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for 2,340.00
113Canada - 1934 One CentGeoffrey Bell Auctions
ICCS MS-66. Red. The piece offered here is spectacular and the best we have seen.
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for 1,320.00
243Canada - 1905 Fifty CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
ICCS EF-40. Planchet Flaw to the right of crown, otherwise a superb example of a key date with a low mintage of 40,000.
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for 900.00
459HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Ralph ParsonsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Copper token. Rectangular. “PH Parson” with part of “AL” to left and “S” at right. 24 x 35mm. 8.17gms. Gingras 240k [but somewhat smaller]. Ex:L
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,250.00
Sold for 1,800.00
238Canada - 1888 Fifty CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
ICCS EF-40. Good strike on this key date, a solid coin worth a healthy bid.
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,200.00
Sold for 1,200.00
441HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Hazelton, BC.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
An interesting token having one side with raised letters HBC (partial letters for BC), and incuse letters H.B.C. / H. on the other side. Brass, 24mm.
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,200.00
Sold for 2,880.00
150Canada - 1875H Ten CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
PCGS VF30. Key date, a problem free coin with even wear.
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 720.00
203Canada - 1910 Twenty Five CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
ICCS MS-64. Well struck, bright and attractive, just a hint of toning in the lettering and leaves. Very rare in this quality.
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 930.00
269Canada - 1935 JOP One DollarGeoffrey Bell Auctions
ICCS MS-65, Type III JOP counterstamp. Superb condition rarity combined with a lustrous near perfect strike.
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 3,120.00
470HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - York Factory Issue.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
One Shilling. London Date: 24 May 1832. York Date: 1 September 1833. Secretary: Wm. Smith. Governor: [for Geo. Simpson] Alex Christie. Accountant:
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 3,000.00
471HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - York Factory Issue.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Five Shillings. London Date: 11 May 1820. York Date: 15 November 1820. Secretary: Wm. Smith. Governor: Wm. Williams. Accountant: John Spencer.
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 900.00
472HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - York Factory Issue.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Five Shillings. London Date: 11 May 1820. York Date: June 1 1821. Secretary: Wm. Smith. Governor: Wm. Williams. Accountant: John Spence. No
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 900.00
473HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - York Factory Issue.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Five Shillings. London Date: 1 June, 1857. York Date: 20 October 1857. Secretary: Wm. G. Smith. Governor: Wm. MacTavish. Accountant: J. Fortes
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 3,240.00
474HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY CARD TOKEN - Dease Post.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
25c. No. 497. White cardboard, with red, blue and green printing. Gingras 355. CH BC10-10-02. 61 x 31mm. Ex:Hoare Sale #29, Feb. 1994. Lot 704.
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 900.00
475HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY CARD TOKEN - Dease Post.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
50c. No. 356. Green cardboard, with red, blue and green printing. Gingras 356. CH BC10-10-04. 61 x 30mm. Ex:Hoare Sale #29, Feb. 1994. Lot 705. E
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 900.00
476HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY CARD TOKEN - Dease Post.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
$1.00. No. 183. Red cardboard, with black printing. Gingras 357. CH BC10-10-06. 61 x 31mm. Ex:Hoare Sale #29, Feb. 1994. Lot 706. Ex:Donald Ste
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 990.00
477HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY CARD TOKEN - Dease Post.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
$5.00. No. 97. Blue cardboard, with red, blue and green printing. Gingras 358. CH BC10-10-08. 60 x 31mm. Ex:Hoare Sale #29, Feb. 1994. Lot 707.
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 900.00
478HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY CARD TOKEN - Fort Grahame Post.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
25c. No.23. White cardboard, with gold and brown printing. Gingras 365. CH BC-10-12-02. 61 x 33mm. Ex:Geoffrey Bell Auctions, July, 2010. Lot 96
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 900.00
480HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY CARD TOKEN - Fort Grahame Post.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
$5.00. No. 337. Blue cardboard, with black printing. Gingras 368. CH BC-10-12-8a. 61 x 35mm. Ex:Geoffrey Bell Auctions, July, 2010. Lot 967.
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 2,400.00
481HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY CARD TOKEN - Fort Grahame Post.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
$5.00. No.224. Blue cardboard, with black printing. “Cancelled” in red ink on obverse. Gingras 369, CH BC-1012-08b. Ex:Geoffrey Bell Auctions, J
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 900.00
483HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY CARD TOKEN - Generic token.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Not numbered. Red cardboard, with black printing. Unissued. “Cancelled“ not written across obverse. 64 x 44mm. With brown/maroon cloth back. Li
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 900.00
484HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY CARD TOKEN - Generic token.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Not numbered. Blue cardboard, with black printing. Unissued. “Cancelled” not written across obverse. 64 x 45mm. With brown maroon cloth back. Lik
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 900.00
176Canada - 1858 Twenty CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
CCCS MS-62. A choice and lustrous example with a small amount of toning in the devices with eye appeal.
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,800.00
Sold for 810.00
201Canada - 1908 Twenty Five CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
ICCS MS-64. Attractive sublime, even toning. Very rare in this quality.
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,800.00
Sold for 1,110.00
369Molson Un Sou, 1837Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 562. CH LC-16A3. Thin Flan, 8.00g, 28.05mm, thickness 1.75mm. No denticles. F/VF.
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,800.00
Sold for 870.00
519Canadian Medal - Coin ClubGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Toronto Coin Club, 1986, pure .999 gold, edge engraved 000002, Ingrid Smith, only 3 made, UNC, 31.3gms.
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 1,750.00
Sold for 3,120.00
242Canada - 1904 Fifty CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
ICCS EF-40. Well struck devices, a highly sought after key date in all grades.
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,650.00
Sold for 1,320.00
46Mexico Liberated Silver Coins Type Set of 4Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Includes: 1992 Pure 1 Onza. 2013 Pure Onza. 2008 Proof Pure 5 Ozs. 2004 kilo in box and COA (mintage 1501). 4 Pcs.
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for 1,080.00
280Canada - 1948 Silver DollarGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Nice AU, Key Date.
This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Estimate : 1,350.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for 1,500.00
300Canada - 1948 Canada Partial Set - Lot of 5Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Includes: Dollar ICCS AU-55. Balance of set is VG/VG+: Twenty-Five Cent, Ten Cent, Five Cent, and Cent. 5 Pcs.
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for 1,560.00
368Molson Un Sou, 1837Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 562. CH LC-16A3. Thick Flan, 10.39g, 29.41mm, thickness 2.10mm. Incomplete denticles on obverse. W. Kent etched under cask and more of his graffiti
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for 660.00
133Canada - 1915 Five CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
ICCS MS-64. Light blue and amber tones mostly define the surfaces of this scarce date.
This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,400.00
Sold for 720.00
222Canada - 1932 Twenty Five CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
PCGS MS64. Solid strike with russet and steel-blue toning around the rims.
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,400.00
Sold for 720.00
374Mullins Half Penny.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 563. CH LC-17A2. VF. XRF percentages: Copper 90.8, Zinc 8.45, Lead 0.22 and Iron 0.24.
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,300.00
Sold for 750.00
413Montreal & Lachine RRGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 530, Ler 600,CH TR-3, Montreal & Lachine RR, Third Class. EF.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,300.00
Sold for 840.00
611904H Newfoundland Five CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
ICCS MS-65. Light golden toning with an exceptional appearance.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for 510.00
106Canada - 1886 One CentGeoffrey Bell Auctions
ICCS MS-64. Obverse 2; Red.
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
458HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Ralph ParsonsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Copper token. Square. “PARSONS”. 25 x 26mm. 10.421gms. Gingras 240j. Ex:Lot 654, Hoare Auctions #29, Feb. 1994, and Ex:Donald Stewart Collection
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for 1,080.00
490British Columbia - Skeena - Private Fur Trade TokenGeoffrey Bell Auctions
ROBERT CUNNINGHAM & SON. One Dollar Trade, in brass, round, 29mm, and counterstamped with “H” for Hazelton. Hill S4760f. No trace of “Skeena, ...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for 600.00
492British Columbia - Skeena - Private Fur Trade TokenGeoffrey Bell Auctions
ROBERT CUNNINGHAM & SON. One Dollar Trade, in copper, round, 29mm. Hill S4760e. Uniface, incuse. This specimen shows all of “Skeena, B.C.”, a ra...
Start Price : 850.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
494British Columbia - Skeena - Private Fur Trade TokenGeoffrey Bell Auctions
ROBERT CUNNINGHAM & SON. One Dollar Trade, in brass, round, 29mm, and counterstamped with “H” for Hazelton. Hill H3410f. These tokens were cou...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for 600.00
209Canada - 1917 Twenty Five CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
PCGS MS66. Lustrous and brilliant with golden toning. Only one piece has been certified finer by PCGS - Pop report 1/17.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for 1,560.00