Toronto Coin Expo Spring Sale 2017

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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Alberta - STANDOFF - Standoff Trading Company, Standoff  - Private Fur Trade Token501Alberta - STANDOFF - Standoff Trading Company, Standoff - Private Fur Trade Token
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Good for 1.00 In Trade. Aluminum, round, 36mm. Stewart S390g. AU. Exceedingly rare.
Estimate : 700.00 - 800.00
Sold for 625.00
Canada - 1915 Five Cents133Canada - 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.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,400.00
Sold for 720.00
Canada - 1875H Ten Cents150Canada - 1875H Ten Cents
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PCGS VF30. Key date, a problem free coin with even wear.
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 720.00
Canada - 1911 Twenty Five Cents206Canada - 1911 Twenty Five Cents
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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
Canada - 1932 Twenty Five Cents222Canada - 1932 Twenty Five Cents
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PCGS MS64. Solid strike with russet and steel-blue toning around the rims.
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,400.00
Sold for 720.00
HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Ralph Parsons455HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Ralph Parsons
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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
Canada - 1933 Twenty Five Cents223Canada - 1933 Twenty Five Cents
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PCGS MS65. Solid strike with russet and steel-blue toning.
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for 690.00
Canada - 1881H Twenty Five Cents185Canada - 1881H Twenty Five Cents
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NGC AU58. The lightest friction marks keep this piece from mint state.
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for 660.00
Trade & Navigation Token, 1813334Trade & Navigation Token, 1813
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Br 964. CH NS-18A1. ICCS AU-55.
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for 660.00
Molson Un Sou, 1837368Molson 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
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for 660.00
Canadian Medal - McGill University Montreal Medallions515Canadian Medal - McGill University Montreal Medallions
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Lot includes: Leroux 1854. Produced by Elkington & Co, Regent St. London, AU. Second, Prize for Applied Sciences/James Watt, Rev. In Memory...
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for 660.00
1862 Nova Scotia One Cent1021862 Nova Scotia One Cent
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ICCS AU-50.
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for 600.00
Canada - 1870 Fifty Cents235Canada - 1870 Fifty Cents
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ICCS EF-45, L.C.W.
Estimate : 500.00 - 650.00
Sold for 600.00
Canada - 1948 Fifty Cents260Canada - 1948 Fifty Cents
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PCGS MS64. Frosty white example of this very low mintage - 37,784
Estimate : 800.00 - 900.00
Sold for 600.00
HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Ralph Parsons452HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Ralph Parsons
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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
British Columbia - Skeena - Private Fur Trade Token490British 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, ...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for 600.00
British Columbia - Skeena - Private Fur Trade Token494British 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...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for 600.00
Canadian Medal - Brown Bud & Co. Kingsville  (Ontario Wool Mill) Medal516Canadian Medal - Brown Bud & Co. Kingsville  (Ontario Wool Mill) Medal
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This medal comes with a research article which was also published in the Canadian Coin News (November 18-December 1, 2014), Volume 52, Number 16, 1885
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 600.00
Lot of 8 Gold & Silver RCM Items591Lot of 8 Gold & Silver RCM Items
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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
Ancients - BABYLON, ALEXANDER III, satrap 331-328 BC22Ancients - BABYLON, ALEXANDER III, satrap 331-328 BC
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AR TETRADRACHM 16.71gr. Baal seated holding sceptre Rev. Lion walking r. S.6139var, aVF.
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for 475.00
1865 Newfoundland $2 Gold911865 Newfoundland $2 Gold
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EF/EF+. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold for 475.00
1870 Newfoundland $2 Gold921870 Newfoundland $2 Gold
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Obverse 2, two dots, AU. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for 570.00
HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - East Main District442HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - East Main District
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1 NB, unpunched, brass, 7.94gms. Breton 926, Gingras 220c. AU.
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for 475.00
HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - East Main District444HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - East Main District
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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
HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Ralph Parsons451HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Ralph Parsons
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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
HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Ralph Parsons453HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Ralph Parsons
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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
Canadian Medal - Central Canada Exhibition522Canadian Medal - Central Canada Exhibition
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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
Canadian Communion Token - Ontario623Canadian Communion Token - Ontario
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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
Canadian Communion Tokens - Ontario - Lot of 4624Canadian Communion Tokens - Ontario - Lot of 4
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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
Ancients - SICILY, AKRAGAS before 413 BC7Ancients - SICILY, AKRAGAS before 413 BC
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AR DIDRACHM 8.68gr. Eagle std l. Rev. Crab. SNG.COP 22 var, S.741, gVF.
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for 540.00
Ancients - ATTICA, ATHENS 449-413 BC19Ancients - ATTICA, ATHENS 449-413 BC
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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
Canada - 1936 Ten Cents167Canada - 1936 Ten Cents
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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
Canadian Medal - Eastern Townships Agricultural Association Medal, 1886521Canadian Medal - Eastern Townships Agricultural Association Medal, 1886
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Awarded to E.A. Pierre. Esq./For the best herd of/Holsteins/Sherbrooke, Que. Canada, 44mm, Silver, 50.4gms. VF.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 540.00
1970 Specimen Coin Set5841970 Specimen Coin Set
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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
1865 Newfoundland One Cent501865 Newfoundland One Cent
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ICCS MS-63, Red and Brown. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for 510.00
1904H Newfoundland Five Cents611904H Newfoundland Five Cents
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ICCS MS-65. Light golden toning with an exceptional appearance.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for 510.00
Canada - 1928 Twenty Five Cents218Canada - 1928 Twenty Five Cents
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PCGS MS64. Lightly toned with sharp details, difficult to obtain in this certified grade.
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for 510.00
Success to Navigation & Trade Token, 1815343Success to Navigation & Trade Token, 1815
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CH NS-23A3. Charlton lists this token as rare with only 1 known.
Sold for 510.00
HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - East Main District445HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - East Main District
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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
HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - St. Lawrence-Labrador District tokens.463HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - St. Lawrence-Labrador District tokens.
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Similar to preceding lot. This is the variant set, with 1, 5, 10 and 20 M.B. tokens. Alum. The letting is larger on the tokens in this set. Gingra
Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold for 425.00
Chinese 12 Ounce Silver Panda, 198634Chinese 12 Ounce Silver Panda, 1986
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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
1918c Newfoundland Fifty Cents881918c Newfoundland Fifty Cents
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ICCS MS-64. A hint of golden toning and a crisp strike.
Estimate : 800.00 - 900.00
Sold for 480.00
1882H Newfoundland $2 Gold951882H Newfoundland $2 Gold
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AU. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Estimate : 350.00 - 400.00
Sold for 400.00
1888 Newfoundland $2 Gold981888 Newfoundland $2 Gold
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ICCS AU-55, obverse 3.
Estimate : 450.00 - 550.00
Sold for 480.00
1888 Newfoundland $2 Gold991888 Newfoundland $2 Gold
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Nice AU. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Estimate : 450.00 - 550.00
Sold for 400.00
Canada - 1904 Five Cents129Canada - 1904 Five Cents
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ICCS MS-63. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Estimate : 700.00 - 800.00
Sold for 480.00
Canada - 1935 Ten Cents166Canada - 1935 Ten Cents
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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
Canada - 1927 Twenty Five Cents216Canada - 1927 Twenty Five Cents
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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
Canada - 1914 Fifty Cents246Canada - 1914 Fifty Cents
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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
HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Hazelton.440HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Hazelton.
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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