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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Canada - Complete Set of 1983 Royal Canadian Mint One Dollar Test Tokens305 - Canada - Complete Set of 1983 Royal Canadian Mint One Dollar Test Tokens
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Struck in 10 different metals intended to replace the nickel dollar, these are similar in size and thickness to the nickel dollars. All PCGS Graded. T
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold for (2,500.00 + 500.00BP) = 3,000.00
 
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HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY -  York Factory Issue.470 - HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - York Factory Issue.
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One Shilling. London Date: 24 May 1832. York Date: 1 September 1833. Secretary: Wm. Smith. Governor: [for Geo. Simpson] Alex Christie. Accountant:
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (2,500.00 + 500.00BP) = 3,000.00
 
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Canada - 1872H Five Cent119 - Canada - 1872H Five Cent
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ICCS MS-65.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold for (2,400.00 + 480.00BP) = 2,880.00
 
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Canada - 1875H Twenty Five Cents181 - Canada - 1875H Twenty Five Cents
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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.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold for (2,400.00 + 480.00BP) = 2,880.00
 
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Canada - 1920 Twenty Five Cents211 - Canada - 1920 Twenty Five Cents
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PCGS MS66. This coin, unquestionably is as close to pristine as one could hope for, pristine strike with full frost, a museum piece.
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (2,400.00 + 480.00BP) = 2,880.00
 
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HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Hazelton, BC.441 - HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Hazelton, BC.
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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.
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,200.00
Sold for (2,400.00 + 480.00BP) = 2,880.00
 
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Canadian Medal - Confederation Medals, 1927 - Set of 3 Official Medals509 - Canadian Medal - Confederation Medals, 1927 - Set of 3 Official Medals
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Bronze, silver and gold in a Capital Plastic holder. Very scarce set!! There were 1840 bronze issued, 600 silver and an unknown number of gold, specul
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (2,400.00 + 480.00BP) = 2,880.00
 
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Canada - 1875H Twenty Five Cents182 - Canada - 1875H Twenty Five Cents
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PCGS AU50. Well struck example of this very rare date.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 9,500.00
Sold for (2,200.00 + 440.00BP) = 2,640.00
 
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Canada - 1881H Twenty Five Cents184 - Canada - 1881H Twenty Five Cents
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PCGS MS63. This Choice Mint State piece has original lustre with pale gold toning at the borders.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,500.00
Sold for (2,100.00 + 420.00BP) = 2,520.00
 
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Encased Postage Stamp410 - Encased Postage Stamp
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CH MT-7. Weir & Larminie 10c Washington Stamp, Green, about 50 percent of silvering remains on reverse. Very nice EF example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (2,100.00 + 420.00BP) = 2,520.00
 
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HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Cast token. Columbia District.448 - HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Cast token. Columbia District.
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H.B.Co./ONE /DOLLAR/IN/TRADE. Biface, struck on bronze cast flan, 31mm . Gingras 235b, Hill 4290c. AU.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (2,050.00 + 410.00BP) = 2,460.00
 
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Canada - 1936 Twenty Five Cents226 - Canada - 1936 Twenty Five Cents
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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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold for (2,000.00 + 400.00BP) = 2,400.00
 
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HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY CARD TOKEN - Fort Grahame Post.480 - HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY CARD TOKEN - Fort Grahame Post.
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$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.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (2,000.00 + 400.00BP) = 2,400.00
 
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NORTHWEST COMPANY TOKEN450B - NORTHWEST COMPANY TOKEN
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1820, brass, 28mm, 8.24gms, engrailed edge. Breton 925. Fine +, some pitting rev.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (1,975.00 + 395.00BP) = 2,370.00
 
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1880 Newfoundland $2 Gold93 - 1880 Newfoundland $2 Gold
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EF+. The key to the set. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (1,950.00 + 390.00BP) = 2,340.00
 
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Canada - 1931 Twenty Five Cents221 - Canada - 1931 Twenty Five Cents
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PCGS MS65+. Exceptional multicolored toning around most of the legends that highlights the near perfect strike. Only surpassed in grade by 2 ex...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,750.00
Sold for (1,900.00 + 380.00BP) = 2,280.00
 
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HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Onion Lake - Saskatchewan.465 - HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Onion Lake - Saskatchewan.
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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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold for (1,900.00 + 380.00BP) = 2,280.00
 
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NWT - BAKER LAKE - Lamson & Hubbard - Private Fur Trade Token495 - NWT - BAKER LAKE - Lamson & Hubbard - Private Fur Trade Token
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L H/ Cc in triangle. Cc stands for Canadian Company. Reverse ½ - for ½ M.B. [made beaver]. Aluminum, round, 22mm. Most of gilt remaining....
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 1,850.00
Sold for (1,800.00 + 360.00BP) = 2,160.00
 
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Lot of 50 Newfoundland Coins in Capital Plastic Presentation100 - Lot of 50 Newfoundland Coins in Capital Plastic Presentation
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Lot includes: 1873 - 1936 Large Cents (missing 4 coins) 600+ trends. 7 Small Cents 1938 - 1947 ($250 Trends). 26 Five Cents Silver Coins (1865 - 1947c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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NWT - BAKER LAKE - Lamson & Hubbard - Private Fur Trade Token497 - NWT - BAKER LAKE - Lamson & Hubbard - Private Fur Trade Token
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L H/ Cc in triangle. Cc stands for Canadian Company. Reverse “5” - for 5 M.B. Aluminum, round, 32mm. Stewart 17. EF. Exceedingly rare.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 1,850.00
Sold for (1,600.00 + 320.00BP) = 1,920.00
 
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