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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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
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
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
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
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
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