Toronto Coin Expo Spring Sale 2022

Auction Details

We are excited to be joining everyone in-person for the first time in a long time! April 28th & 29th at the Toronto Reference Library.

We are proud to be offering the exclusive Michael Joffre Collection of Canadian Historic Medals, as well as a great roundup of tokens, decimal, and banknotes from our loyal consigners.

In addition, we have added an online only Pre-Auction Warmup on Tuesday the 26th - Just to get everyone into the swing of things!

The Public is invited to bid Live Online or by mail/fax/email/phone bids.

Contact us now to receive a copy of the Auction Catalogue(s).



Buyer’s Premiums will be added on all items as per the Terms & Conditions of the sale. Invoices will be emailed out after all sessions of the Toronto Coin Expo Spring Sale have concluded.

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Lr. 1210 — Knights of Labour. 1883. Iron.137 - Lr. 1210 — Knights of Labour. 1883. Iron.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Charlton-1990-5. 75.6mm. 60.5g. Plain edge. Cast by Joseph Hall Iron Works. Commemorating the Knights of Labour demonstration in Oshawa on August 13,
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Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
Sold for (210.00 + 42.00BP) = 252.00
 
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Lr. 1211 — Sainte Therese Church. 1889. White Metal.138 - Lr. 1211 — Sainte Therese Church. 1889. White Metal.
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23.8mm. 38.5g. Plain edge. Unsigned. Integrated rectangular hanger. A centennial commemorative with deep, even toning. From the Michael Joffre Collec
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Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Lr. 1212 — Bishop of Rupertsland. Undated. Copper.139 - Lr. 1212 — Bishop of Rupertsland. Undated. Copper.
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Breton-163. 39mm. 31.7g. Stamped 631 on edge, an indication that this once formed part of the the Wyon reference collection. Signed A. WYON. Although
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,100.00
Sold for (2,000.00 + 360.00BP) = 2,360.00
 
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Lr. 1220 — College de Montreal. 1885. Gilt Copper.140 - Lr. 1220 — College de Montreal. 1885. Gilt Copper.
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37.5mm. 31.9g. Plain edge with integrated hanger and ribbon. Signed R. BEULLAC MONTREAL. A plentiful but attractive medal struck in high relief. Ex: N
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Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (100.00 + 18.00BP) = 118.00
 
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Lr. 1226 — College de Nicolet. Undated. Copper and Silvered Base Metal.141 - Lr. 1226 — College de Nicolet. Undated. Copper and Silvered Base Metal.
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Breton-128. Unsigned (by Robert Hendry). Lot of two. Each 44mm with plain edges. 1.) Copper. 3.7mm thick. Dark. 2.) Silvered base metal. 4.2mm thick.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Lr. 1227 — College de Nicolet. Undated. Copper.142 - Lr. 1227 — College de Nicolet. Undated. Copper.
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Breton-129. 44mm. 44.9g. Plain edge. Unsigned (by R. Hendery). Obverse as last, reverse with laurel wreath around a ribbon. Unnamed. Dark brown withou
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (70.00 + 12.60BP) = 82.60
 
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Lr. 1227 — College de Nicolet. Undated. Gilt Silver.143 - Lr. 1227 — College de Nicolet. Undated. Gilt Silver.
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Breton-129. 44mm. 49g. Plain edge with hanger and bar for suspension. Unsigned (by R. Hendry). Dies as last, but presented on reverse for RHETORIQUE /
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Estimate : 400.00 - 450.00
Sold for (275.00 + 49.50BP) = 324.50
 
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Lr. 1231 — University College Toronto. Undated. Copper and White Metal.144 - Lr. 1231 — University College Toronto. Undated. Copper and White Metal.
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Breton-151. Lot of two. Both 40mm with plain edges and signed D. BARCLAY. 1.) Copper. 4.1mm thick. Mahogany-brown with clean surfaces and rims. 2.) Wh
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Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (275.00 + 49.50BP) = 324.50
 
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Lr. 1232 — Wesleyan Theological College. Undated. Gold Filled.145 - Lr. 1232 — Wesleyan Theological College. Undated. Gold Filled.
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27.2mm. 7.9g. Plain edge. A prize medal for physical sciences. Wesleyan Theological College sold its building to McGill University in 1945. Today, it
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (400.00 + 72.00BP) = 472.00
 
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Lr. 1233 — College St. Joseph. Undated. Copper and White Metal.146 - Lr. 1233 — College St. Joseph. Undated. Copper and White Metal.
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Breton-132. Lot of three. All 44mm with plain edges and unsigned. 1.) Copper. 35.4g. 3.7mm thick. Likely a die set-up piece with curious rim flaws (as
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Estimate : 500.00 - 550.00
Sold for (275.00 + 49.50BP) = 324.50
 
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Lr. 1234 — University College Natural Science Association - Cawthorne Medal. Undated. White Metal.147 - Lr. 1234 — University College Natural Science Association - Cawthorne Medal. Undated. White Metal.
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Breton-152. 47.8mm. 37.6g. W.M. on edge. Associated with the University of Toronto. A named example in silver presented in 1889 was sold as lot 529 in
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (110.00 + 19.80BP) = 129.80
 
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Lr. 1235 — Upper Canada College - J. Herbert Mason Medal. 1888. White Metal.148 - Lr. 1235 — Upper Canada College - J. Herbert Mason Medal. 1888. White Metal.
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Breton-153. 39mm. 20.9g. W on edge. An unnamed example with brilliant, deeply reflective surfaces showing only minor abrasions. Small planchet flaw (a
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Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
Sold for (200.00 + 36.00BP) = 236.00
 
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Lr. 1235a — F.X. Craig Prize for Drawing. Undated. Copper.149 - Lr. 1235a — F.X. Craig Prize for Drawing. Undated. Copper.
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25.3mm. 6.4g. Plain edge. According to LeRoux, these were awarded to students at Belmont and St. Joseph schools in Montreal. This unawarded survivor i
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Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
 
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Lr. 1235c, Lr. 1235d/f, Lr. 1235g — Association St. Jean Baptiste Section St. Joseph Montreal. Undat150 - Lr. 1235c, Lr. 1235d/f, Lr. 1235g — Association St. Jean Baptiste Section St. Joseph Montreal. Undat
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Lot of three unnamed school medalets. All 25mm with plain edges. Obverse dies are the same; reverses differ. 1.) Lr. 1235c: PRIX D’HISTOIRE D
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (55.00 + 11.00BP) = 66.00
 
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Lr. 1235i — Joliette Seminary. 1897. White Metal.151 - Lr. 1235i — Joliette Seminary. 1897. White Metal.
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Lot of two pieces. Both 41mm with plain edges and lightly gilt. 1.) With integrated loop for suspension. Light evidence of wear. 2.) Without loop. Jus
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (70.00 + 12.60BP) = 82.60
 
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Lr. 1235j — College de L’Assomption 60th Anniversary. 1893. White Metal and Gilt White Metal.152 - Lr. 1235j — College de L’Assomption 60th Anniversary. 1893. White Metal and Gilt White Metal.
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Lot of three pieces, all 31mm with plain edges. 1.) White metal. 7.7g. 1.6mm thick. Toned stone-grey with flashes of brilliance around the devices. 2.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Lr. 1235k — Ursulines de Trois-Rivieres 200th Anniversary. 1897. White Metal.153 - Lr. 1235k — Ursulines de Trois-Rivieres 200th Anniversary. 1897. White Metal.
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26.5mm. 2.0g. Plain edge. Integrated loop at 12 o’clock. Signed F. KOCH. Brilliant, unworn, and deeply prooflike. Minimally marked. From the
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Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Lr. 1235l — College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba - The Lynch Clinical Medal. 1877. Copper.154 - Lr. 1235l — College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba - The Lynch Clinical Medal. 1877. Copper.
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41.4mm. 33.4g. SPECIMEN engraved on edge. Unsigned. A terrific medal with the obverse showing a stylized Indigenous hunter left, bow in hand, and a se
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Estimate : 400.00 - 450.00
Sold for (400.00 + 72.00BP) = 472.00
 
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Lr. 1235p — Ontario Ladies College. Undated. Copper.155 - Lr. 1235p — Ontario Ladies College. Undated. Copper.
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34.2mm. 16.9g. Plain edge. Signed P.W. ELLIS & CO TORONTO. The obverse features an attractive view of the Whitby, Ontario college, while the rev...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
 
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Lr. 1235r — Bishop Ridley College Annual Games. Undated. Copper.156 - Lr. 1235r — Bishop Ridley College Annual Games. Undated. Copper.
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38.5mm. 29.5g. Plain edge. LeRoux lists this reverse as having a wreath, but the present example and others seen instead show the coat of arms of Ridl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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