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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304Canada - ICCS Graded Nickel/Loon Dollars - Lot of 8Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Includes: 1970 PL-66, Cameo. 1992 Loon MS-65. 1993 Loon MS-65. 1996 Loon MS-65. 2005 Loon; First Day MS-65. 2006 Loon; First Day MS-65. 2011 Parks Can
Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold for 120.00
307Canadian Coin Off Center Errors - Lot of 2Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Includes: 1968 NGC MS63 Five Cent 5% off center. The second is 1956 Ten Cents NGC AU55, 15% off center. 2 Pcs.
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for 228.00
310Success to the Fisheries Token, 1860Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 917. CH PE-5B1. Hook Reverse. NGC MS62 BN. Ex:Paul Montz Collection.
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
311Prince Edward Island Token, 1857Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 919. CH PE-7C1. ICCS MS-60. Please note holder is damaged.
Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
Sold for 180.00
312Prince Edward Island Token, 1857Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 919. CH PE-7C4. NGC AU 58 BN. Ex:Paul Montz Collection.
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 450.00
313Ships Colonies & Commerce TokenGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 997. CH PE-10-23. Lees 23. ICCS EF-45. Please note holder is damaged.
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for 72.00
314Ships Colonies & Commerce TokenGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 997. CH PE-10-24. Lees 24. ICCS VF-20. Please note holder is damaged.
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for 72.00
315Ships Colonies & Commerce TokenGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 997. CH PE-10-24. Scratches on rev. of this VF piece do not detract from the rarity of it, booking at $125 in this grade.
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
317Ships Colonies & Commerce Token, 1835Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 997. CH PE-10-27. NGC AU Details, Surface Hairlines. Ex:Paul Montz Collection.
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
319Ships Colonies & Commerce TokenGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 997. CH PE-10-36. Another uncommon variety, grading at aVF.
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for 72.00
324Nova Scotia tokenGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 870. CH NS-2B2. EF-AU. Some mechanical damage to the lower portion of the bust to rim. A handsome piece with a hint of red.
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold for 60.00
325Nova Scotia One Penny Token, 1840Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 873. CH NS-2C2. NGC AU 55 BN. Ex:Paul Montz Collection.
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
326Nova Scotia counterfeit series tokensGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 871 and 870, (CH NS-3D1 and NS-4A1) in very decent VF, both with minor dents above the heads. 2 Pcs.
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold for 48.00
328Nova Scotia tokenGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 870, CH NS-4A2. Counterfeit issue. Engrailed edge. Often found with rusted obv. die, this piece quite clear of defects. VF obv., with a weaker re
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for 48.00
329Nova Scotia tokenGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 870, CH NS-4A2, Counterfeit issue. Engrailed edge. Should rate VF, and is a shade stronger than the last lot with more detail of the laurels. No ru
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
330Nova Scotia token,Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 870, CH NS-4A4. The "Beaver tail" variety (PNS-456 with an R4 rating, per Marelic & Ingram). Taking manufacture into consid...
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
332Nova Scotia One Penny Token, 1856Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 875. CH NS-6A1. LCW 1856 Mayflower Penny. NGC AU 50 BN. Ex:Paul Montz Collection.
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
333Nova Scotia Half Penny Token, 1814Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 881. CH NS-9. Carritt and Alport, Halifax, small depression on cheek (die flaw), VF.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for 72.00
344Trade & Navigation penny, 1814.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 962. CH NS-20B3. Along with Br 888, CH NS-23A2, both F to aVF. 2 Pcs.
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold for 48.00
345Gass Tea Store Token, 1882Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 902. Halifax, NS. Advertising token, GASS' TEA STORE around beaded circle with HALIFAX N.S. in center / TEA CHEQUE around beaded circle with ...
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for 84.00
346Nova Scotia half pennies - Lot of 4Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 874, 883, 884 & 890 (CH NS-1E2, 10B1, 11A1 and 13A1. F, VF, EF (scratches) & F resp. 4 Pcs.
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold for 72.00
347Nova Scotia Pennies - Lot of 6Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 868, 870 (3), 873, 962: CH NS-2A2, 2B1, 2B2, 2C1, 4A2, and 20A4. From VG to VF. 6 Pcs.
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold for 48.00
348Nova Scotia tokens - Lot of 2Geoffrey Bell Auctions
An 1840 penny (Br 873, CH NS-2C2) and a counterfeit issue half penny 1832 (Br. 871, CH. NS3D1). Both VF or a bit better. 2 Pcs.
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for 50.00
349Nova Scotia colonial coppers - Lot of 2Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 870 penny, 1832, with a Br 884 Starr & Shannon half penny dated 1815. (CH NS-4A2, and NS-11A1, respectively). Both grade VF, the NS-11A1 havi...
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for 60.00
352New Brunswick Half Penny Token, 1830Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 913. CH NB-4. St. John New Brunswick. NGC AU 55 BN. Ex:Paul Montz Collection.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 252.00
353New Brunswick Half Penny TokenGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 914. CH NB-4. For Public Accommodation, St. John, N.B. ICCS VF-30.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for 96.00
354New Brunswick. Half pennies - Lot of 3Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1843 Br 910, CH NB-1A2, and 1854 Br 912, CH NB-1B (Courteau 37) with nice clear lines, both VF. Also NB penny 1843, Br. 909, CH NB-2 in Fine. 3 Pcs.
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for 30.00
358Lower Canada penny,Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 521 CH LC-9A3. Pretty coin, nice EF, with only minor rim dings.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for 50.00
359Quebec Bank Penny, 1837Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 521. CH LC-9B2, Quebec Bank, Large ground, no period. NGC AU 58 BN. Ex:Paul Montz Collection.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 140.00
361Half Penny Token, 1830Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 532. CH LC-13A. 5.74g, 26.3mm. VF+.
Estimate : 50.00 - 60.00
Sold for 36.00
362Half Penny Token, 1830Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 532. CH LC-13A. 5.13g, 25.8mm. EF/AU.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 96.00
363Half Penny, 1841 - Lot of 3Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 532. CH LC-13. 4.98g, 27.76mm, VF. 5.38g, 25.99mm, VF. 5.47g, 26.00mm, VF. 3 Pcs.
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for 84.00
365T.S. BrownGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 561, CH LC-15A1. T.S. Brown, Close "S", 7.54g, 27.87mm. VF/EF.
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold for 84.00
366T.S. Brown & Co TokenGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 561. CH LC-15A3. ICCS EF-40.
Estimate : 100.00 - 135.00
Sold for 96.00
367T.S. Brown - Lot of 2Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 561. CH LC-15A3. T.S. Brown, Far "S" Period, 6.85g, 27.50mm.EF. T.S. Brown, Far "S" Period, 7.39g, 27.48mm. VF. 2 Pcs.
Estimate : 150.00 - 180.00
Sold for 132.00
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
369Molson Un Sou, 1837Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 562. CH LC-16A3. Thin Flan, 8.00g, 28.05mm, thickness 1.75mm. No denticles. F/VF.
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,800.00
Sold for 870.00
372Francis Mullins half penny token.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 563 CH LC-17A1. About EF, weak "o" in "of" on the reverse, as usual.
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold for 120.00
373So-called Mullins Farthing.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Listed as a Non-Local by Withers as #7670. Ex. Bob Willey includes his envelope. F/VF.
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold for 180.00
374Mullins Half Penny.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 563. CH LC-17A2. VF. XRF percentages: Copper 90.8, Zinc 8.45, Lead 0.22 and Iron 0.24.
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,300.00
Sold for 750.00
375J. Shaw Half Penny.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 565. CH LC-19A1. Weak "W". EF/AU.
Estimate : 200.00 - 220.00
Sold for 144.00
376J. Shaw Half Penny.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 565. CH LC-19A2. Full "W". F+.
Estimate : 50.00 - 60.00
Sold for 60.00
378Lower Canada Sou Token, (ca. 1837)Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 683. CH LC-25A1. Belleville issue, somewhat weakly struck, in part due to failing obverse die, EF.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for 48.00
382Marquis Wellington Token, 1813Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 978. CH WE-7. NGC AU 50 BN. Ex:Paul Montz Collection.
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 325.00
383Wellington Half Penny Token, 1816Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 981. CH WE-10A1. The Illustrious Wellington Half Penny Token (10 strings). NGC AU 50 BN. Ex:Paul Montz Collection.
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
384Wellington Token, 1812Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 986. CH WE-11B6. NGC AU Details, Surface Hairlines. Ex:Paul Montz Collection.
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
385Wellington Tokens.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
A small platoon of battle tokens, and one harp. Br 981, 986 and 987(2). CH WE-10A1, WE-11A1, WE-11A6 and WE-11B6. Grades VF to EF. 4 Pcs.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 96.00
387Wellington Lower Canada Cossak Penny Token (1813)Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 985. CH WE-13. Nicely toned with chocolate brown with a trace of lustre. Features a mounted Cossack with lance. NGC AU 55 BN. Ex:Paul Montz Collec
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for 390.00
388Group of 5 Wellington tokensGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Br. 971, 979, 981 and 987, CH. WE-2A2, -8A6, -10A1, -10A2 and -11A6. Grades from a good F to VF+. The Br.971 shows the undertype on both sides (the
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold for 72.00
389Lesslie & Sons Token, 1822Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 717. CH UC-3. ICCS EF-40. Please note holder is damaged.
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for 450.00
390Half Penny Token.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 1010, CH UC-4A1. No Labour No Bread. Speed the Plow. ICCS VF-20.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for 156.00
391Upper Canada - Lot of 2Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 718 and 1010, CH UC-2A1 and UC-4A2. Both VF. 2 Pcs.
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for 72.00
392Upper Canada TokenGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 723, CH UC-5A1. VF. Lightly reeded edge. Relatively scarce in VF or better.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 72.00
393Upper Canada - Lot of 2Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 727 and 730. CH. UC-9A2 and UC-12B2 , both VF and very collectable.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for 60.00
394Upper Canada Half Penny Token, 1824Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 718. CH UC-2A5. Lesslie & Sons, York, Kingston, and Dundas, toned, light obverse rim nick, a couple light obverse scratches, EF.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for 108.00
395Province of Canada - Lot of 2Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 527. CH PC-1A2 in EF, and PC-1B5 in a good VF. There is a small bit of corrosion in the details of the first; the second sports what appears to be
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
401Province of Canada TokenGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 720. CH PC-5D. EF to AU, minor obv. scratch.
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold for 60.00