Toronto Coin Expo Spring Sale

Auction Details

We are pleased to present our first auction to be held in conjunction with the Toronto Coin Expo. We feature three major collections for your consideration. The Canadian pattern and trial decimal collection is the finest to be offered in recent memory. The Canadian error banknote collection is second to none. The Newfoundland Union and Commercial banknote collection is virtually complete and seldom seen. Along with several other consignors, we feel there are very special specimens for even the most sophisticated collection. Be sure to study the catalogue carefully as you are unlikely to see many of these lots offered for generations down the road.
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Credit and Deposits: All bidders must be approved. Those who do not have an established relationship with Geoffrey Bell Auctions must provide an approved reference or a credit guarantee prior to the sale.


Auction Conduct: All our starting bids will be opened at approximately 10% above the second highest mail or computer bid. If there are no mail bids, auctioneer will start the bids at the reserve price or half of the low estimate, advances are at the discretion of the auctioneer. In the event there are identical bids, floor bids will take ...
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Lot of Four Newfoundland Fifty Cent702Lot of Four Newfoundland Fifty Cent
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Lot of Four Newfoundland Fifty Cent - 1899 ICCS F-15, Wide 9's; 1900 ICCS VF-20; 1904H AU; 1907 EF. 4 Pcs.
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to a*********r for 180.00
Lot of Five Newfoundland Fifty Cent703Lot of Five Newfoundland Fifty Cent
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Lot of Five Newfoundland Fifty Cent - 1908 ICCS EF-40; 1909 ICCS VF-30; 1911 ICCS EF-45; 1917C ICCS EF-40; 1919C ICCS EF-45. 5 Pcs.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to a*********r for 120.00
1861 Nova Scotia ½ Cent7041861 Nova Scotia ½ Cent
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1861 Nova Scotia ½ Cent - ICCS MS-63, Red and Brown.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to a*********r for 600.00
1864 Nova Scotia ½ Cent7051864 Nova Scotia ½ Cent
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1864 Nova Scotia ½ Cent - PCGS MS-64, Red and Brown.
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 175.00
Lot of Two Nova Scotia One Cent706Lot of Two Nova Scotia One Cent
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Lot of Two Nova Scotia One Cent - 1862 ICCS F-12; 1864 ICCS EF-40.
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to s*******d for 84.00
1871 Prince Edward Island One Cent7081871 Prince Edward Island One Cent
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1871 Prince Edward Island One Cent - PCGS MS-62, Brown.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to s*******d for 96.00
Maritime Decimal Lot709Maritime Decimal Lot
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Maritime Decimal Lot - NS one cent 1861(3), 1862 (1), 1864 (1), NS half cent 1861 (1), 1864 (3), PEI cent 1871 (3), NB one cent, 1861 (2), 1864 (3), N
Estimate : 200.00 - 260.00
Sold to s********5 for 150.00
Lot of Two Provincial Coins710Lot of Two Provincial Coins
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Lot of Two Provincial Coins - 1862 Nova Scotia One Cent CCCS VF-30 corrosion; 1864 New Brunswick One Cent VF-20 short 6, cleaned. 2 Pcs.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to a*********r for 120.00
Lot of Two Provincial ICCS Graded Coins711Lot of Two Provincial ICCS Graded Coins
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Lot of Two Provincial ICCS Graded Coins - Includes: 1871 PEI One Cent VF-30; 1862 New Brunswick Twenty Cent VF-30. 2 Pcs.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*******d for 102.00
1861 Nova Scotia Half Cent Pattern7121861 Nova Scotia Half Cent Pattern
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1861 Nova Scotia Half Cent Pattern - CH NS-3, PCGS SP63 BN. 4 Known to exist, nothing in full red which is why the most elite collectors may have to s
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to a*********r for 4,800.00
1861 Nova Scotia One Cent Pattern7131861 Nova Scotia One Cent Pattern
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1861 Nova Scotia One Cent Pattern - CH NS-4, PCGS SP64 RB. Bronze, 4.69 grams. Large bust of Victoria by James Wyon. Superb Strike, date below wreath
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to a*********r for 3,000.00
1856 Nova Scotia Token Cliché713B1856 Nova Scotia Token Cliché
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1856 Nova Scotia Token Cliché - This lot features an unusual, probably unique, Nova Scotia cliché. A cliché is a stereotype plate de...
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 9********3 for 540.00
1861 Nova Scotia Half Cent Specimen Pattern7141861 Nova Scotia Half Cent Specimen Pattern
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1861 Nova Scotia Half Cent Specimen Pattern - CH NS-7, PCGS SP64 Red Brown. Bowman B-12. A Splendid example with much of the original lustre survived.
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
1861 Nova Scotia One Cent Specimen Pattern7151861 Nova Scotia One Cent Specimen Pattern
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1861 Nova Scotia One Cent Specimen Pattern - CH NS-8, PCGS SP64 BN Trace Red. Bowman B-10. Bronze, 5.65 grams. Obverse - pattern design as on CH NS-4.
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to a*********r for 3,000.00
1861 New Brunswick Victoria One Cent Pattern7161861 New Brunswick Victoria One Cent Pattern
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1861 New Brunswick Victoria One Cent Pattern - CH NB-1, PCGS SP-65 BN. Bowman - 15. Bronze, proof. Large bust design by James Wyon. Gorgeous surfaces
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to a*********r for 4,200.00
1865 Newfoundland Five Cent Specimen Pattern7171865 Newfoundland Five Cent Specimen Pattern
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1865 Newfoundland Five Cent Specimen Pattern - CH NF-11, PCGS SP64. Amazing toning over mirror like fields, superb razor strike. 2 are known. Very sca
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to a*********r for 4,800.00
1865 Newfoundland Ten Cent Trial Pattern7181865 Newfoundland Ten Cent Trial Pattern
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1865 Newfoundland Ten Cent Trial Pattern - CH NF-12, Bowman No. unlisted. PCGS SP-64. Silver 2.3 grams, plain edge. As stated in Charlton "the ...
Start Price : 8,000.00 | Estimate : 10,000.00 - 12,500.00
1865 Newfoundland Twenty Cent Pattern7191865 Newfoundland Twenty Cent Pattern
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1865 Newfoundland Twenty Cent Pattern - CH NF-13, Bowman No. unlisted. PCGS SP-63. Silver 4.5 grams. As stated in Charlton "the adopted design...
Start Price : 8,000.00 | Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
1864 Newfoundland One Cent Trial7201864 Newfoundland One Cent Trial
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1864 Newfoundland One Cent Trial - CH NF-18, Bowman No. 26. PCGS SP-64 RB. Bronze 5.6 grams. As stated in Charlton "As the adopted design, exce...
Start Price : 4,000.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
1858 Canada One Cent Essai7211858 Canada One Cent Essai
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1858 Canada One Cent Essai - CH PC-2, PCGS SP63 RB. Bronze specimen, uniface design that is similar to PC-1. Mirror like finish in the fields combined
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to a*********r for 11,400.00
1858 Canada Twenty Cent Trial7221858 Canada Twenty Cent Trial
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1858 Canada Twenty Cent Trial - CH PC-4, PCGS SP61 Bowman B-6. Sharply struck with heavy toning. A short-lived issue that was withdrawn due to the con
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to a*********r for 9,000.00
1859 Canada One Cent Pattern7231859 Canada One Cent Pattern
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1859 Canada One Cent Pattern - CH PC-5, PCGS SP45. This bronze example has the adopted obverse with the Britannia reverse or a pattern British halfpen
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to a*********r for 17,400.00
1858 Province of Canada One Cent Trial7241858 Province of Canada One Cent Trial
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1858 Province of Canada One Cent Trial - CH PC-7C, PCGS SP62 RB Cupro-nickel. 4.42 grams. Mirror like finish in the fields combined with flashy brilli
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to a*********r for 4,800.00
1876 One Cent Specimen7251876 One Cent Specimen
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1876 One Cent Specimen - CH DC-18, PCGS SP64 Reddish-brown. The first-year issue of the new obverse type. Very few Specimen strikes were produced and
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to a*********r for 4,200.00
1937 Canada One Cent Brass Trial7261937 Canada One Cent Brass Trial
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1937 Canada One Cent Brass Trial - CH DC-19, PCGS SP64. Lots of original patina. Produced at the Paris Mint test strike on a slightly thicker brass pl
Estimate : 7,500.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to a*********r for 5,700.00
1937 Canada Ten Cent Brass Trial7271937 Canada Ten Cent Brass Trial
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1937 Canada Ten Cent Brass Trial - CH DC-21, PCGS SP62. Lots of original patina. Produced at the Paris Mint, test strike on a thicker brass planchet.
Start Price : 6,500.00 | Estimate : 7,500.00 - 10,000.00
French Colonial728French Colonial
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French Colonial - 1740 D Double Sol, CCCS VF, silver 25%, more of a silver wash, Lyon Mint, Vlack72, Ex:Vlack Sale, a beautiful specimen and very scar
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
French Colonial729French Colonial
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French Colonial - 1754 A Double Sol, CCCS EF, silver 25%, more of a silver wash, Paris Mint, Vlack 34, Ex:Vlack Sale, a beautiful specimen and very sc
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
British and French Colonies730British and French Colonies
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British and French Colonies - A mixed lot of 2 pieces of Anchor Money, the quarter dollar VF with light scratches and the one sixteenth dollar, VG wit
Estimate : 200.00 - 260.00
Sold to n********i.. for 210.00
BR 574a731BR 574a
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BR 574a - Gnaedinger 50th Anniversary 1852-1902, Brass, VF.
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
BR 612732BR 612
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BR 612 - L. Landry Montreal; ½ Pain.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to s*******d for 210.00
BR 655733BR 655
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BR 655 - T. Bergeron, Grocerie de Famille; Rue Ste Catherine Coin de la Rue Beaudry, Montreal; Lead, rare.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to a**********3 for 300.00
BR 725734BR 725
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BR 725 - CH UC-7 1816 Success to Commerce and Peace Token VF.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to a*********r for 570.00
BR 734735BR 734
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BR 734 - H. Bernard, Hamilton, On., WM, UNC.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a*********r for 108.00
BR 735736BR 735
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BR 735 - Iliffe, Ottawa, On., REV C/S 1268, brass, Fine.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n********i.. for 150.00
BR 735737BR 735
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BR 735 - Iliffe, Ottawa, On., brass, Fine, brass, VF.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*******d for 180.00
BR 736738BR 736
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BR 736 - Iliffe, Ottawa, On., WM, uniface, EF.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n********i.. for 300.00
BR 740739BR 740
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BR 740 - Ottawa Bakery, Ottawa, ON, Copper, UNC,100 specimens produced.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a**********3 for 150.00
BR 741740BR 741
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BR 741 - Marineau, Ottawa, ON, brass, UNC, 800 specimens produced.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*******d for 96.00
BR 742741BR 742
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BR 742 - Marineau, Ottawa, ON, brass, EF, 400 specimens produced.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9********3 for 84.00
BR 742742BR 742
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BR 742 - Marineau, Ottawa, ON, copper, VF, 400 specimens produced.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*******d for 60.00
BR 743743BR 743
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BR 743 - Marineau, Ottawa, ON, brass, VF, 600 specimens produced.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a**********3 for 120.00
BR 744744BR 744
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BR 744 - Renaud, Ottawa, ON, brass, VF, 100 specimens produced.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*******d for 84.00
BR 745745BR 745
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BR 745 - Renaud, Ottawa, ON, brass, EF, 100 specimens produced.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9********3 for 150.00
BR 747746BR 747
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BR 747 - Barrett, Short I, copper, AU, 300 specimens produced.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*******d for 84.00
BR 756747BR 756
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BR 756 - Lampman, Thorold, ON, 2 specimens, one coin, one medal die, WM, UNC. 2 Pcs.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*******d for 180.00
BR 760748BR 760
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BR 760 - Paulus, Port Erie, ON, brass, AU.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*******d for 84.00
BR 762749BR 762
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BR 762 - Robinson House, Camlachie, ON, brass, UNC.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*******d for 96.00
BR 764750BR 764
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BR 764 - McConnell, Lindsay, ON, brass, UNC.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*******d for 84.00
BR 768751BR 768
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BR 768 - MacLarens Mills, copper, AU, 300 specimens produced.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9********3 for 72.00