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.
Choose Your Layout >
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
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
206Canada - 1911 Twenty Five CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
PCGS MS64, cross graded with ICCS. A scarce date in this highly collectible grade.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,150.00
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
455HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Ralph ParsonsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Similar to previous lots but token in COPPER. Rectangular. “PARSON” and part of “S”. 12 x 23mm. 3.53gms. Gingras 240h. EF.
Estimate : 700.00 - 800.00
Sold for 720.00
223Canada - 1933 Twenty Five CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
PCGS MS65. Solid strike with russet and steel-blue toning.
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for 690.00
185Canada - 1881H Twenty Five CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
NGC AU58. The lightest friction marks keep this piece from mint state.
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for 660.00
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
260Canada - 1948 Fifty CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
PCGS MS64. Frosty white example of this very low mintage - 37,784
Estimate : 800.00 - 900.00
Sold for 600.00
452HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Ralph ParsonsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Lead token. Square. “PAR” and part of “S”. 13 x 14mm. 2.92gms. Gingras 240a. Ex:Lot 650, Hoare Auctions #29, Feb. 1994, and Ex:Donald Stewart Colle
Estimate : 700.00 - 800.00
Sold for 600.00
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
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
591Lot of 8 Gold & Silver RCM ItemsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
2009 Seventy-Five Dollar 14-kt GOLD Proof (.5833 Gold / .4167 Silver) —Olympic Games— colourized Moose (mintage 8,000, issued at $499.95); 1909-2009 S
Estimate : 600.00 - 750.00
Sold for 600.00
911865 Newfoundland $2 GoldGeoffrey Bell Auctions
EF/EF+.
This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold for 475.00
921870 Newfoundland $2 GoldGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Obverse 2, two dots, AU.
This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for 570.00
444HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - East Main DistrictGeoffrey Bell Auctions
¼ NB, unpunched, brass, 4.02gms. Breton 928, Gingras 220a. With holder marked Ex:“Wayte Raymond sale March 8, 1938”. AU.
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for 475.00
451HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Ralph ParsonsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Lead token. Triangular. “RSO” and part of “N”. 13 x 13 x 18mm. Gingras 240. EF.
Estimate : 700.00 - 800.00
Sold for 570.00
453HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Ralph ParsonsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Lead token. Rectangular. “A” and part of both “P” and “R”. 7 x 13mm. 1.54gms. Gingras 240b. Ex:Lot 649, Hoare Auctions #29, Feb. 1994, and Ex:Don
Estimate : 700.00 - 800.00
Sold for 570.00
522Canadian Medal - Central Canada ExhibitionGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Arms of the City of Ottawa(Legend) Central Canada Exhibition Association/Ottawa; Rev. Wreath of laurel leaves (Legend) Awarded To "Singalese/19...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 570.00
623Canadian Communion Token - OntarioGeoffrey Bell Auctions
B. 45. CH CW-200A3. Aldborough. R-9. V.F. Rare.
This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 570.00
624Canadian Communion Tokens - Ontario - Lot of 4Geoffrey Bell Auctions
B. 46. CH CW202A. R. P. C. Almonte. 2 vars., one with period after P., the other with prov. R-6. V.F.; B. 47. CH CW-202B. R. P. C. Almonte. R-9. E.F.;
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for 570.00
19Ancients - ATTICA, ATHENS 449-413 BCGeoffrey Bell Auctions
AR TETRADRACHM 17.09gr. Hd of Athena wearing ornamented crested helmet. Rev. Owl stg r., olive sprig and crescent, S.2526 var. Small bankers mark in r
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold for 540.00
167Canada - 1936 Ten CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
ICCS MS-64, Bar. A brilliant strike that is satin-like in appearance, a few light marks prevent this from being Gem.
Estimate : 650.00 - 900.00
Sold for 540.00
5841970 Specimen Coin SetGeoffrey Bell Auctions
In case of issue, limited to 1000 sets.
This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for 450.00
501865 Newfoundland One CentGeoffrey Bell Auctions
ICCS MS-63, Red and Brown.
This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for 510.00
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
218Canada - 1928 Twenty Five CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
PCGS MS64. Lightly toned with sharp details, difficult to obtain in this certified grade.
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for 510.00
445HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - East Main DistrictGeoffrey Bell Auctions
1/8 NB, unpunched, brass, 3.04gms. Breton 929, Gingras 220. With holder marked Ex:“Wayte Ramond sale March 8, 1938”. AU.
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for 425.00
34Chinese 12 Ounce Silver Panda, 1986Geoffrey Bell Auctions
In presentation box, issued for the 5th International Coin Exposition, Hong Kong. 99.9 Pure, toned.
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 400.00
881918c Newfoundland Fifty CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
ICCS MS-64. A hint of golden toning and a crisp strike.
Estimate : 800.00 - 900.00
Sold for 480.00
951882H Newfoundland $2 GoldGeoffrey Bell Auctions
AU.
This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Estimate : 350.00 - 400.00
Sold for 400.00
991888 Newfoundland $2 GoldGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Nice AU.
This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Estimate : 450.00 - 550.00
Sold for 400.00
129Canada - 1904 Five CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
ICCS MS-63.
This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Estimate : 700.00 - 800.00
Sold for 480.00
166Canada - 1935 Ten CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
ICCS MS-64. Frosty example with a hint of toning in the devices. The 1935 had the lowest mintage of any George V 10 Cents (384,056 pieces).
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,150.00
Sold for 480.00
216Canada - 1927 Twenty Five CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
PCGS AU58. One of the lower mintage issues among George V twenty five cents with a mintage of 468,096.
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for 480.00
246Canada - 1914 Fifty CentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
ICG AU-55. This piece lacks characteristics of a near uncirculated coin, the band displays wear that would bring it more in line with a choice EF coin
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for 400.00
440HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Hazelton.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
H.B.C./H countermarked on an imitation spade guinea dated 1790. Brass, 25mm. Gingras 215a, Hill - H3610e. VF. Scarce.
This is part of The Richard C
Estimate : 800.00 - 900.00
Sold for 480.00