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Toronto Coin Expo Spring Sale 2023
Toronto Coin Expo Spring Sale 2023
Auction Currency
CAD
Auction Location
Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street (1 street north of Bloor)
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Toronto
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Ontario
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M4W 2G8
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Canada
Auction Details
Spring is in the Air!
Which means it is time to Welcome you back to our Annual Spring Sale conducted in conjunction with the Toronto Coin Expo.
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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. 1526b — St. Hubert Gun Club - Ottawa. 1884. Gilt Copper.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Charlton-2730. 33.4mm. 15.72g. Plain edge. Unsigned. Integrated loop at 12 o’clock. Rich yellow-gold surfaces with profound field reflectivit
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Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
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(70.00 + 14.00BP) =
84.00
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Lr. 1526c — Cercle de Lasalle D’Ottawa. 1893. Brass and Aluminum.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of two (2). Each 29.4mm. 1.) Brass. 9.67g. Copper accents around the devices, olive-gold overall. XF. 2.) Aluminum. 2.26g. Totally brilliant and p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
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(150.00 + 30.00BP) =
180.00
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803 -
Lr. 1526f — Canadian Society of Civil Engineers - Gzowski Medal. 1887. Copper.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Breton-104, Charlton-1520-5. 48.0mm. 54.63g. Plain edge. Signed ROLPH, SMITH & CO. (struck by P.W. Ellis & Co.). Society founder Sir Casimir...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
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(250.00 + 50.00BP) =
300.00
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804 -
Lr. 1533 — Sarnia Grand International Firemen’s Tournament. 1888. White Metal.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Charlton-EONC-75. 32.2mm. 12.88g. Plain edge. Signed P.W. Ellis & CO. The Grand International Firemen’s Tournament took place on August 16...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
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(90.00 + 18.00BP) =
108.00
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805 -
Lr. 1535 — Windsor Hotel Montreal. 1878. White Metal.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
McLachlan-152. Lot of two (2) pieces. Each 36.6mm with plain edges and unsigned (by M.E. Lymburner). They were issued to commemorate a banquet and bal
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
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(110.00 + 22.00BP) =
132.00
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806 -
Lr. 1540 — Alfred Sandham’s Medallic History of Montreal. Undated. White Metal.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
McLachlan-132, Breton-186, Charlton-5320. 45.3mm. 43.04g. Plain edge. Unsigned (per Charlton, dies by George Bishop & Co.). Coinage alignment. R...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
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(1,000.00 + 200.00BP) =
1,200.00
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807 -
Lr. 1545 — Lacrosse Champion Quebec. Undated. Silver.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Breton-187. 21mm. 5.27g. This diminutive medalet is impressively well-made and beautifully preserved. Each side has toned naturally in shades of gunme
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
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(230.00 + 46.00BP) =
276.00
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808 -
Lr. 1545c — Almonte Lacrosse Club. Undated. Aluminum.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Charlton-1050, Variety 2 (without date). 38mm. 8.09g. Plain edge. Unsigned. Examples also exist with the date 1895 split up left and right in the obve
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
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(230.00 + 46.00BP) =
276.00
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809 -
Lr. 1561 — Quebec Jesuits Estate Bill - Hommage a Honoré Mercier. 1889. White Metal.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Breton-188. 33.5mm. 16.9g. Plain edge. Unsigned. Commemorating the passage of “L’ACTE POUR RESTITUTION DES BIENS DES JESUITES
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
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(300.00 + 60.00BP) =
360.00
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810 -
Lr. 1562 — The Mail. 1889. Copper and Aluminum.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Charlton-5240. Lot of three (3). Each 30.0mm with plain edges and signed by P.W. ELLIS & CO. 1.) Copper. 11.71g. Superb deep brown, glossy surfa...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
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(135.00 + 27.00BP) =
162.00
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811 -
Lr. 1566 — Law Society Ontario. Undated. Copper.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
McLachlan-277. 34.1mm. 23.91g. Plain edge. Signed J.S. & A.B. WYON. R.W. McLachlan provides the following commentary on this medal in Canadian N...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 650.00
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(700.00 + 140.00BP) =
840.00
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Lr. 1566 — Law Society Ontario. Undated. Copper.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
McLachlan-277. 34.1mm. 23.91g. Plain edge. Signed J.S. & A.B. WYON. A second example of this rarely offered medal. The reverse legend, IN LEGIBU...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 650.00
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(425.00 + 85.00BP) =
510.00
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Lr. Unlisted — The Law Society of Upper Canada. Undated. Brass.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
34.1mm. 23.91g. Plain edge. Signed ALLAN WYON. The design is the same as Lr. 1566, except the legend is changed and ONTARIO no longer appears in the e
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
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(375.00 + 75.00BP) =
450.00
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814 -
Lr. 1572g — Sir John A. Macdonald. 1891. Aluminum.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
32.8mm. 5.2g. Plain edge. Signed W.H. BANFIELD TORONTO. Holed at 12 o’clock. Brilliant and flashy with sharp detail and minimal marks.
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
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(40.00 + 8.00BP) =
48.00
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815 -
Lr. 1600 — Dominion of Canada Rifle Association. 1868. Silver.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
McLachlan-483, Charlton-1705-20-1 Variety 1. 45.2mm. 48.92g. Plain edge. Signed ELKINGTON & CO. REGENT ST. LONDON. Hanger attached with a pin at...
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Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
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816 -
Lr. 1600 — Dominion of Canada Rifle Association. 1868. Copper and Silver.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
McLachlan-483, Charlton-1705-20-1 Variety 2. Lot of two (2) medals awarded to Sgt. F.V. Shepherd of Ottawa, Ontario. Each 45.2mm and unsigned (probabl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
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(125.00 + 25.00BP) =
150.00
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817 -
Lr. 1601 — Ontario Rifle Association. Undated. Silver.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Charlton-2450-10, Variety Unlisted. 39.1mm. 32.06g. Plain edge. Signed P.W. ELLIS & CO. Maple leaf close the beaver’s nose and with the ma...
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Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
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Lr. 1601 — Ontario Rifle Association. Undated. Silver.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Charlton-2450-10, Variety Unlisted. 39.0mm. 39.00g. Plain edge. Unsigned (by P.W. Ellis & Co.). Maple leaf far from the beaver’s nose, but...
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Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 175.00 - 200.00
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819 -
Lr. 1601 — Ontario Rifle Association. Undated. Silver.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Charlton-2450-10 Variety Unlisted. 39mm. 40.48g with original bars and ribbon. Plain edge. Unsigned (by P.W. Ellis & Co.). Maple leaf far from t...
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Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 175.00 - 200.00
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820 -
Lr. 1612b — Montreal Numismatic and Antiquarian Society - Inauguration of the Chateau de Ramezay Lib
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Charlton-1595-20, McColl-70. 33.5mm. 10.31g. Plain edge. Signed C. TISON. Medal alignment. Deeply toned yet flashy and razor-sharp. Nice eye appeal.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
Sold for
(170.00 + 34.00BP) =
204.00
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821 -
Lr. 1613 — Société Numismatique de Montreal. 1887. Copper and White Metal.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Breton-170, Charlton-2850. Lot of three (3). Each 35.3mm with plain edges and signed DAWSON. These medals commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Soci
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
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(300.00 + 60.00BP) =
360.00
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822 -
Lr. 1622 — International I.O.O.F. Demonstration - Brockville. 1884. Copper and White Metal.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Charlton-1895-15. Lot of three (3) pieces. Each 31.4mm with plain edges and signed P.W. ELLIS & CO. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows was fou...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for
(120.00 + 24.00BP) =
144.00
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823 -
Lr. 1622 — International I.O.O.F. Demonstration - Brockville. 1884. Struck Over an 1876-H Canadian L
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Charlton-1895-15. 27.1mm. 5.43g. Design as last, but struck over an 1876-H Large cent with the undertype plainly visible on each side. The flan was a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
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(550.00 + 110.00BP) =
660.00
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824 -
Lr. 1622 Mules — International I.O.O.F. Demonstration - Brockville. 1884. Aluminum.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of two (2) pieces. Each 31.5mm with plain edges and unsigned (by P.W. Ellis & Co.). 1.) Lr. 1622 (reverse) / Lr. 1830 (reverse), Charlton-18...
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Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 175.00 - 200.00
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Lr. 1635f, Lr. 1673, Lr. 1702, Lr. 1712 — Assorted Religious Medals.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of four (4) pieces. 1.) Lr. 1635f. Christian Endeavour Convention - Montreal, Quebec. 1893. White metal. 26.7mm. 7.00g. Plain edge. Signed ALLAN.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for
(130.00 + 26.00BP) =
156.00
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826 -
Lr. 1635i — John Graves Simcoe. 1892. White Metal.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Clowery-51. 49.0mm. 43.68g. Plain edge. Unsigned. Struck to commemorate the centennial of the first parliament of Upper Canada. This large copper meda
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
Sold for
(80.00 + 16.00BP) =
96.00
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827 -
Lr. 1651 — St. Andrew’s Society of Toronto. 1878. Copper.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
32.0mm. 17.77g. Plain edge. Unsigned (by P.W. Ellis & Co.). 1.) Copper. 17.3g. Perfectly glossy and razor-sharp mahogany-brown surfaces. Reverse...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for
(220.00 + 44.00BP) =
264.00
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828 -
Lr. 1731 — Fete Nationale, Montreal, Quebec. 1874. White Metal.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
McLachlan-183, Charlton-2865-15-2. Lot of four (4) pieces. Each 30.5mm with plain edges and unsigned. R.W. McLachlan writes in Canadian Numismatics (1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 175.00 - 200.00
Sold for
(90.00 + 18.00BP) =
108.00
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829 -
Lr. 1735 — Societé St. Jean Baptiste - Souvenir de la Conventional Nationale du 24 Juin. 1880. White
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
McLachlan-190. 37.9mm. 16.70g. Plain edge with hanger broken off at 12 o’clock. Unsigned. According to McLachlan, the medals were struck in N
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
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Lr. 1740, Lr. 1742 — Societé St. Jean Baptiste Group.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of two (2) pieces. 1.) 1740. Fete National, Quebec. 1880. Copper. 19.5mm. 4.82g. Plain edge. Unsigned. Substantial redness around the motifs. 2.)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for
(90.00 + 18.00BP) =
108.00
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831 -
Lr. 1775 — City of Stratford Incorporated. 1885. Copper and White Metal.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of three (3) pieces. Each 42.0mm with plain edges and signed P.W. ELLIS & CO. Features a portrait of the Governor General, The Marquess of L...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for
(115.00 + 23.00BP) =
138.00
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832 -
Lr. 1790 — Complete Temperance Act Sustained. 1884. White Metal.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
31.4mm. 9.57g. Plain edge. Signed P.W. ELLIS & CO. Terrific prooflike surfaces with brilliant lustre.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
Sold for
(80.00 + 16.00BP) =
96.00
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833 -
Lr. 1791a — La Société de Temperance. Undated. White Metal.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
McLachlan-198, Breton-206, Charlton-2835, Variety 2 (with I in IN even with P in POUR). 41.5mm. 18.53g. Plain edge. Unsigned. Holed at 12 o’c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
Sold for
(90.00 + 18.00BP) =
108.00
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834 -
Lr. 1791f — International Organization of Good Templars. Undated. Aluminum.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Charlton-1890-10. 18.00mm. 1.00g. Plain edge with integrated hanger. Unsigned (by W.H. Banfield, Toronto). Virtually as-made condition. Despite its sm
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for
(40.00 + 8.00BP) =
48.00
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835 -
Lr. 1810 — Toronto Collegiate Institute. Undated. Copper and White Metal.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of two (2) medals. Each 35.0mm with plain edges and unsigned. Issued as part of the Queen Victoria Jubilee celebrations in 1887. 1.) Copper. 26.31
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
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(375.00 + 75.00BP) =
450.00
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836 -
Lr. 1815 — Toronto Semicentennial. 1884. Bronze (Silver Plated and Gilt).
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Charlton-EONS-96. Lot of four (4) pieces. Each 24.3mm with plain edges and signed G.W. left of date (George Ward). 1.) Bronze. 7.39g. Pleasing chocola
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
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(100.00 + 20.00BP) =
120.00
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837 -
Lr. 1816 — Toronto Semicentennial. 1884. Bronze (Silver Plated and Gilt).
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Charlton-EONS-93. Lot of four (4). Each 35.5mm with plain edges and signed G.W. 1.) Bronze. 6.59g. Olive-gold surfaces. 2.) Bronze. 6.93g. Coinage ali
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
Sold for
(90.00 + 18.00BP) =
108.00
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838 -
Lr. 1817 — Toronto Semicentennial. 1884. Copper and White Metal.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of three (3) medals. Each 41.5mm with plain edges and signed P.W. ELLIS & CO. 1.) Copper. 39.12. Lightly worn with a few rim marks. 2.) Whit...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for
(145.00 + 29.00BP) =
174.00
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839 -
Lr. 1818 — Toronto Semicentennial. 1884. White Metal.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
31.3mm. 20.71g. Plain edge. Signed ROLPH, SMITH & CO. Rings of rainbow toning on each side. Evidence of a former hanger at 12 o’clock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for
(60.00 + 12.00BP) =
72.00
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840 -
Toronto Industrial Exhibition / Semicentennial. 1884. Copper and White Metal.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Charlton-EONS-87. Lot of three (3). Each 31.5mm with plain edges and signed ELLIS. 1.) Copper. 9.85g. Largely red with a few areas of spotting. 2.) Wh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for
(160.00 + 32.00BP) =
192.00
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Lr. 1819 Mules — Semicentennial. 1884. White Metal.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of four (4). Each 31.5mm with plain edges and signed ELLIS. All brilliant and prooflike. 1.) Lr. 1819 (reverse) / Lr. 1509 (reverse). 14.94g. 2.)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for
(350.00 + 70.00BP) =
420.00
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Lr. 1821, Lr. 1822 — Toronto Semicentennial. 1884. Brass, Aluminum, and Silver.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of three (3) pieces. All with plain edges and unsigned. 1.) Lr. 1821. Aluminum. 17.0mm. 1.48g. Minor damage toward lower reverse rim. 2.) Lr. 1821
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
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(50.00 + 10.00BP) =
60.00
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Lr. 1830 — Irish Catholic Benevolent Union. Undated. White Metal.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Charlton-1935-5. 31.3mm. 12.47g. Plain edge. Unsigned (by Ellis). Obverse is clean with deep prooflike contrast, reverse is nearly as nice with minor
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
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(50.00 + 10.00BP) =
60.00
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844 -
Lr. 1830 Mules — Irish Catholic Benevolent Union. White Metal.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of six (6) medals. Each 31.5mm with plain edges. All are brilliant and prooflike. 1.) Lr. 1830 (obverse) / Lr. 1335 (obverse), Charlton-1935-20. 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
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(300.00 + 60.00BP) =
360.00
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Lr. 1851 — University College of Ottawa. Undated. Silver.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Breton-149. Lot of two (2) medals awarded to J. MacDonald. Each 52.0mm and signed P. LETHIELLEUX. 1.) 63.75g. Edge engraved ELEMENTS 1924 J. MACDONALD
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
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(150.00 + 30.00BP) =
180.00
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Lr. 1851 — University College of Ottawa. Undated. Silver.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Breton-149. 52.0mm. 62.00g. Plain edge. Signed P. LETHIELLEUX. No other marks present. The surfaces are rougher than those in the previous lot, but th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
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(70.00 + 14.00BP) =
84.00
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Lr. 1853 — Victoria University. Undated. Copper.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
32.4mm. 18.43g. Plain edge. Unsigned (possibly by J.S. & A.B. Wyon). Victoria University was founded in Cobourg, Ontario in 1836 by the Methodis...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 400.00
Sold for
(175.00 + 35.00BP) =
210.00
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848 -
Lr. 1856 — Queen’s University. Undated. Copper.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
McLachlan-279, Breton-157. 41.5mm. 41.06g. Plain edge. Signed J.S. & A.B. WYON. Per Canadian Numismatics (1886): “Queen's College was ...
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Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 400.00
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Lr. 1856 — Queen’s University. Undated. Copper.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
McLachlan-279, Breton-157. 41.5mm. 37.66g. Plain edge. Signed J.S. & A.B. WYON. As last, but awarded to J.H. Pilkey for medicine in 1922. Dr. Pi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for
(210.00 + 42.00BP) =
252.00
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Lr. 1870 — Queen Victoria Jubilee. 1887. Copper and White Metal.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of two (2) medals. Each 45.0mm with plain edges and signed P.W. ELLIS & CO. Struck in celebration of Queen Victoria’s 50th year on the...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 400.00
Sold for
(375.00 + 75.00BP) =
450.00
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