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 - 1910 Twenty Five Cents203 - Canada - 1910 Twenty Five Cents
Geoffrey 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.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (775.00 + 155.00BP) = 930.00
 
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Canada - 1935 JOP One Dollar269 - Canada - 1935 JOP One Dollar
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ICCS MS-65, Type III JOP counterstamp. Superb condition rarity combined with a lustrous near perfect strike.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (2,600.00 + 520.00BP) = 3,120.00
 
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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:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (2,500.00 + 500.00BP) = 3,000.00
 
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HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY -  York Factory Issue.471 - HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - York Factory Issue.
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Five Shillings. London Date: 11 May 1820. York Date: 15 November 1820. Secretary: Wm. Smith. Governor: Wm. Williams. Accountant: John Spencer.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY -  York Factory Issue.472 - HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - York Factory Issue.
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Five Shillings. London Date: 11 May 1820. York Date: June 1 1821. Secretary: Wm. Smith. Governor: Wm. Williams. Accountant: John Spence. No
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY -  York Factory Issue.473 - HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - York Factory Issue.
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Five Shillings. London Date: 1 June, 1857. York Date: 20 October 1857. Secretary: Wm. G. Smith. Governor: Wm. MacTavish. Accountant: J. Fortes
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (2,700.00 + 540.00BP) = 3,240.00
 
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HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY CARD TOKEN - Dease Post.474 - HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY CARD TOKEN - Dease Post.
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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.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY CARD TOKEN - Dease Post.475 - HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY CARD TOKEN - Dease Post.
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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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY CARD TOKEN - Dease Post.476 - HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY CARD TOKEN - Dease Post.
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$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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (825.00 + 165.00BP) = 990.00
 
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HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY CARD TOKEN - Dease Post.477 - HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY CARD TOKEN - Dease Post.
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$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.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY CARD TOKEN - Fort Grahame Post.478 - HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY CARD TOKEN - Fort Grahame Post.
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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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY CARD TOKEN - Fort Grahame Post.479 - HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY CARD TOKEN - Fort Grahame Post.
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$1.00. No. 16. Red cardboard, with black printing. Gingras 367. CH BC-10-12-06. 59 x 32mm VG+.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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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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HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY CARD TOKEN - Fort Grahame Post.481 - HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY CARD TOKEN - Fort Grahame Post.
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$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
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY CARD TOKEN - McDames Post.482 - HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY CARD TOKEN - McDames Post.
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$5.00. No. 640. Blue cardboard, with red, blue and green printing. Gingras 375, CH BC-10-16-08a. 60 x 32mm. Fine.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY CARD TOKEN -  Generic token.483 - HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY CARD TOKEN - Generic token.
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Not numbered. Red cardboard, with black printing. Unissued. “Cancelled“ not written across obverse. 64 x 44mm. With brown/maroon cloth back. Li
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY CARD TOKEN -  Generic token.484 - HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY CARD TOKEN - Generic token.
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Not numbered. Blue cardboard, with black printing. Unissued. “Cancelled” not written across obverse. 64 x 45mm. With brown maroon cloth back. Lik
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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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....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 1,850.00
Sold for (1,800.00 + 360.00BP) = 2,160.00
 
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NWT - BAKER LAKE - Lamson & Hubbard - Private Fur Trade Token496 - NWT - BAKER LAKE - Lamson & Hubbard - Private Fur Trade Token
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L H/ Cc in triangle. Cc stands for Canadian Company. Reverse “1” for 1 M.B. [made beaver]. Stewart 16. Aluminum, round 25mm. AU. Exceedingly rare.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 1,850.00
Sold for (1,300.00 + 260.00BP) = 1,560.00
 
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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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Canada - 1858 Twenty Cents176 - Canada - 1858 Twenty Cents
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CCCS MS-62. A choice and lustrous example with a small amount of toning in the devices with eye appeal.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,800.00
Sold for (675.00 + 135.00BP) = 810.00
 
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Canada - 1908 Twenty Five Cents201 - Canada - 1908 Twenty Five Cents
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ICCS MS-64. Attractive sublime, even toning. Very rare in this quality.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,800.00
Sold for (925.00 + 185.00BP) = 1,110.00
 
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Molson Un Sou, 1837369 - Molson Un Sou, 1837
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Br 562. CH LC-16A3. Thin Flan, 8.00g, 28.05mm, thickness 1.75mm. No denticles. F/VF.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,800.00
Sold for (725.00 + 145.00BP) = 870.00
 
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Canadian Medal - Coin Club519 - Canadian Medal - Coin Club
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Toronto Coin Club, 1986, pure .999 gold, edge engraved 000002, Ingrid Smith, only 3 made, UNC, 31.3gms.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 1,750.00
Sold for (2,600.00 + 520.00BP) = 3,120.00
 
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Canada - 1904 Fifty Cents242 - Canada - 1904 Fifty Cents
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ICCS EF-40. Well struck devices, a highly sought after key date in all grades.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,650.00
Sold for (1,100.00 + 220.00BP) = 1,320.00
 
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BLANC SABLON- Job Bros. & CO. / Ltd. / Blanc Sablon / Nfld.469 - BLANC SABLON- Job Bros. & CO. / Ltd. / Blanc Sablon / Nfld.
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This lot contains the Good For / 1c / In Merchandise. Aluminum, round, 18mm. Ex:Lot 814, Geoffrey Bell Auctions, May 2015 - sold for hammer $1,200.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,650.00
Sold for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Newfoundland Five Cent ICCS Graded Lot of 267 - Newfoundland Five Cent ICCS Graded Lot of 2
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1941C ICCS EF-45; 1946C ICCS EF-45. 2 Pcs. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,625.00
Sold for (1,000.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,200.00
 
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Mexico Liberated Silver Coins Type Set of 446 - Mexico Liberated Silver Coins Type Set of 4
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Includes: 1992 Pure 1 Onza. 2013 Pure Onza. 2008 Proof Pure 5 Ozs. 2004 kilo in box and COA (mintage 1501). 4 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (900.00 + 180.00BP) = 1,080.00
 
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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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Canada - 1935 Twenty Five Cents225 - Canada - 1935 Twenty Five Cents
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PCGS MS65. Full strike with icy white frost.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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Canada - 1892 Fifty Cents239 - Canada - 1892 Fifty Cents
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ICCS EF-45, Obverse 4.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (1,300.00 + 260.00BP) = 1,560.00
 
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Canada - 1935 JOP One Dollar268 - Canada - 1935 JOP One Dollar
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ICCS AU-55, Type III JOP counterstamp.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (1,400.00 + 280.00BP) = 1,680.00
 
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Canada - 1948 Silver Dollar280 - Canada - 1948 Silver Dollar
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Nice AU, Key Date. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,350.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (1,250.00 + 250.00BP) = 1,500.00
 
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Canada - 1948 Canada Partial Set - Lot of 5300 - Canada - 1948 Canada Partial Set - Lot of 5
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Includes: Dollar ICCS AU-55. Balance of set is VG/VG+: Twenty-Five Cent, Ten Cent, Five Cent, and Cent. 5 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (1,300.00 + 260.00BP) = 1,560.00
 
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Molson Un Sou, 1837368 - Molson Un Sou, 1837
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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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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Canada - 1915 Five Cents133 - Canada - 1915 Five Cents
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ICCS MS-64. Light blue and amber tones mostly define the surfaces of this scarce date. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,400.00
Sold for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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Canada - 1932 Twenty Five Cents222 - Canada - 1932 Twenty Five Cents
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PCGS MS64. Solid strike with russet and steel-blue toning around the rims.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,400.00
Sold for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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Lot of 43 Newfoundland Coins in Capital Plastic Presentation101 - Lot of 43 Newfoundland Coins in Capital Plastic Presentation
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Lot includes: 1865 - 1947C Ten Cents (missing 1870). 1865 - 1912 Twenty Cents (missing 1888). 1919 Twenty Five Cents. Conditions vary, viewing ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,350.00
Sold for (725.00) = 725.00
 
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Mullins Half Penny.374 - Mullins Half Penny.
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Br 563. CH LC-17A2. VF. XRF percentages: Copper 90.8, Zinc 8.45, Lead 0.22 and Iron 0.24.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,300.00
Sold for (625.00 + 125.00BP) = 750.00
 
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Montreal & Lachine RR413 - Montreal & Lachine RR
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Br 530, Ler 600,CH TR-3, Montreal & Lachine RR, Third Class. EF.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,300.00
Sold for (700.00 + 140.00BP) = 840.00
 
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1904H Newfoundland Five Cents61 - 1904H Newfoundland Five Cents
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ICCS MS-65. Light golden toning with an exceptional appearance.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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1873 Newfoundland Fifty Cents83 - 1873 Newfoundland Fifty Cents
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NGC XF40. Even wear and toning, decent coin.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Canada - 1886 One Cent106 - Canada - 1886 One Cent
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ICCS MS-64. Obverse 2; Red.
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
 
 
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Canada - 1905 Twenty Five Cents197 - Canada - 1905 Twenty Five Cents
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ICCS AU-58.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for (700.00 + 140.00BP) = 840.00
 
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HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Ralph Parsons458 - HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Ralph Parsons
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Copper token. Square. “PARSONS”. 25 x 26mm. 10.421gms. Gingras 240j. Ex:Lot 654, Hoare Auctions #29, Feb. 1994, and Ex:Donald Stewart Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for (900.00 + 180.00BP) = 1,080.00
 
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British Columbia - Skeena - Private Fur Trade Token490 - British Columbia - Skeena - Private Fur Trade Token
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ROBERT CUNNINGHAM & SON. One Dollar Trade, in brass, round, 29mm, and counterstamped with “H” for Hazelton. Hill S4760f. No trace of “Skeena, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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British Columbia - Skeena - Private Fur Trade Token492 - British Columbia - Skeena - Private Fur Trade Token
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ROBERT CUNNINGHAM & SON. One Dollar Trade, in copper, round, 29mm. Hill S4760e. Uniface, incuse. This specimen shows all of “Skeena, B.C.”, a ra...
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Start Price : 850.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
 
 
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British Columbia - Skeena - Private Fur Trade Token494 - British Columbia - Skeena - Private Fur Trade Token
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ROBERT CUNNINGHAM & SON. One Dollar Trade, in brass, round, 29mm, and counterstamped with “H” for Hazelton. Hill H3410f. These tokens were cou...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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1967 Canadian Specimen Set with Gold Signed by Alex Colville582 - 1967 Canadian Specimen Set with Gold Signed by Alex Colville
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Complete set with gold, COA signed by coin and renowned artist Alex Colville. Unique.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for (975.00 + 195.00BP) = 1,170.00
 
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Canada - 1917 Twenty Five Cents209 - Canada - 1917 Twenty Five Cents
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PCGS MS66. Lustrous and brilliant with golden toning. Only one piece has been certified finer by PCGS - Pop report 1/17.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (1,300.00 + 260.00BP) = 1,560.00
 
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