AUCTION  /  Toronto Coin Expo Spring Sale

Toronto Coin Expo Spring Sale

Auction Currency:CAD Auction Location:Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street (1 street north of Bloor), Toronto, Ontario, M4W 2G8, Canada

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.
Lot of three Bronzes1Lot of three Bronzes
Lot of three Bronzes - Amisos, Pontus c.200BC AE18 F, Rome, Valerian AD 253-260 AE. Antoninianus aVF, early 4th Century bronze, poorly centered VG. 3
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimates : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00 + 4.00) x 1 = 24.00
Group of Ancient Coins2Group of Ancient Coins
Group of Ancient Coins - Lot includes: Lado Greek silver (2), silver Antoniniaus of Gordian III and Roman bronze coins - 12 attributed. Nice lot for f
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (125.00 + 25.00) x 1 = 150.00
1711 France 6 Deniers31711 France 6 Deniers
1711 France 6 Deniers - See French colonial section of Charlton catalogue under ``Copper coinage of 1710-12``. A nice piece with a small planchet fla
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00) x 1 = 108.00
1725 France ECU41725 France ECU
1725 France ECU - Le Chameau was a 48 gun, 600 ton, French Man-O-War which sank off the coast of Louisbourg, NS on Aug 27th, 1725 with a compliment of
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for (80.00 + 16.00) x 1 = 96.00
Red Sea Treasure Rasulid Aden Mint5Red Sea Treasure Rasulid Aden Mint
Red Sea Treasure Rasulid Aden Mint - This coin was recovered years ago from a Red Sea shipwreck, which occurred c. 1370 AD. Off the coast of what is n
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimates : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00 + 4.00) x 1 = 24.00
1720 France Liard61720 France Liard
1720 France Liard - BB, Strasbourg, KM# 1.3, GAD 270. Fine.
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimates : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.00) x 1 = 48.00
1787 Connecticut Colonial Copper71787 Connecticut Colonial Copper
1787 Connecticut Colonial Copper - Draped bust facing left. Fine, minor pitting.
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimates : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (125.00 + 25.00) x 1 = 150.00
1951 Australian 3 Pence81951 Australian 3 Pence
1951 Australian 3 Pence - ICCS MS-66.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00 + 5.00) x 1 = 30.00
British Lot of 58 Tokens9British Lot of 58 Tokens
British Lot of 58 Tokens - Includes: mostly 18th century condor tokens (34). Half pennies, pennies & farthings, includes Ireland 1813 Ten Pence silver
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (600.00 + 120.00) x 1 = 720.00
British Token & Medal Lot10British Token & Medal Lot
British Token & Medal Lot - Includes: Gilbraltar 2 Quartos 1810, R. Keeling; Ireland, W. Hodgins, Clochsordan; Isle of Man 1733, Tom Thumb 1850. Black
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (400.00 + 80.00) x 1 = 480.00
Great Britain11Great Britain
Great Britain - Charles I, 1632-1639, Scotland, copper, Seaby 5601, VF; William III, bawbee (6th Scots), 1686, Scotland, copper, VG. 2 Pcs.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 130.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00) x 1 = 72.00
Great Britain12Great Britain
Great Britain - James II, 1686 2 pence, silver, Seaby 3416, EF.
Start Price : 70.00 | Estimates : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00) x 1 = 120.00
Great Britain13Great Britain
Great Britain - George I, 1719, halfpenny, copper, Seaby 3660, VF.
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimates : 160.00 - 220.00
Sold for (125.00 + 25.00) x 1 = 150.00
Great Britain14Great Britain
Great Britain - George III, 1775, halfpenny, copper, Seaby 3774, EF.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for (80.00 + 16.00) x 1 = 96.00
Great Britain15Great Britain
Great Britain - 1787 silver 6 pence, Seaby 3749, VF+.
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimates : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00) x 1 = 60.00
Great Britain16Great Britain
Great Britain - 1836 William IV, 4 pence, AU; 1841 Victoria farthing, VF; 1863 Victoria 1 pence, EF; 1867 Victoria 3 pence, EF; 1902 Edward VII, 1/3 f
Start Price : 90.00 | Estimates : 180.00 - 260.00
Sold for (125.00 + 25.00) x 1 = 150.00
1863 Hong Kong Bronze One Mil171863 Hong Kong Bronze One Mil
1863 Hong Kong Bronze One Mil - Nearly full red, uncirculated. Royal Mint (Pr.193; KM.1; Ma.C1).
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimates : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00) x 1 = 60.00
1865 & 1866 Hong Kong Bronze One Mil181865 & 1866 Hong Kong Bronze One Mil
1865 & 1866 Hong Kong Bronze One Mil - Lot of Three AU/UNCs.
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimates : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00) x 1 = 84.00
1863/1900/1901 Hong Kong One Cent Lot191863/1900/1901 Hong Kong One Cent Lot
1863/1900/1901 Hong Kong One Cent Lot - This type was struck 1863-1901 in substantial numbers but is not easy to find in nice condition such as these
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (125.00 + 25.00) x 1 = 150.00
Lot of 8 Hong Kong One Cents20Lot of 8 Hong Kong One Cents
Lot of 8 Hong Kong One Cents - Lot includes: 1902, 1904, 1905, 1919 X 2, 1924, 1931, 1933. Mostly extremely fine - uncirculated.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (150.00 + 30.00) x 1 = 180.00
Lot of 14 Hong Kong Silver Five Cent21Lot of 14 Hong Kong Silver Five Cent
Lot of 14 Hong Kong Silver Five Cent - KM#5 Lot includes: 1868, Hong Kong mint, cracked die, 1873, 1882 H, 1884, 1890 H, 1892, 1893, 1895, 1898, 1899,
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (400.00 + 80.00) x 1 = 480.00
1863 Hong Kong Ten Cent Lot of Two221863 Hong Kong Ten Cent Lot of Two
1863 Hong Kong Ten Cent Lot of Two - EF/AU (Pr.54; KM.6.1; Ma.C18).
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (325.00 + 65.00) x 1 = 390.00
1868 - 1890 Hong Kong Ten Cent Lot of 5231868 - 1890 Hong Kong Ten Cent Lot of 5
1868 - 1890 Hong Kong Ten Cent Lot of 5 - Dates include: 2X1868 (one with rotated die), 1873, 1889 H, 1890. KM #6.3 - Mostly AU/Uncirculated. 5 Pcs.
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (175.00 + 35.00) x 1 = 210.00
Hong Kong Silver Ten Cent Lot of Seven24Hong Kong Silver Ten Cent Lot of Seven
Hong Kong Silver Ten Cent Lot of Seven - Dates include: 1880H, 1882 H, 1885, 1893, 1896, 2 X 1904. KM 6.3 - Mostly uncirculated. 7 Pcs.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (250.00 + 50.00) x 1 = 300.00
1894 Hong Kong Twenty Cent Lot of Two251894 Hong Kong Twenty Cent Lot of Two
1894 Hong Kong Twenty Cent Lot of Two - EF & nearly uncirculated (Pr.15; KM.15; Ma.C35).
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (80.00 + 16.00) x 1 = 96.00
1866 Hong Kong Half Dollar261866 Hong Kong Half Dollar
1866 Hong Kong Half Dollar - Cleaned with Chop Marks (Pr.4; KM.8; Ma.C33).
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (175.00 + 35.00) x 1 = 210.00
1868 Hong Kong QUEEN VICTORIA Silver Dollar271868 Hong Kong QUEEN VICTORIA Silver Dollar
1868 Hong Kong QUEEN VICTORIA Silver Dollar - Lightly cleaned, EF condition and rare (Pr.3; KM.10; Ma.C41).
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (500.00 + 100.00) x 1 = 600.00
1894 Hong Kong Half Dollar281894 Hong Kong Half Dollar
1894 Hong Kong Half Dollar - Nice original fine condition (Pr.12; KM.9.1; Ma.C34).
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00) x 1 = 84.00
1904 Hong Kong Half Dollar291904 Hong Kong Half Dollar
1904 Hong Kong Half Dollar - EF condition (Pr.14; KM.15; Ma.C35).
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00) x 1 = 84.00
1905 Hong Kong Half Dollar301905 Hong Kong Half Dollar
1905 Hong Kong Half Dollar - Nearly uncirculated (Pr.15; KM.15; Ma.C35).
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (80.00 + 16.00) x 1 = 96.00
1897 Hong Kong / Great Britain Trade Silver Dollar311897 Hong Kong / Great Britain Trade Silver Dollar
1897 Hong Kong / Great Britain Trade Silver Dollar - AU, original lustre remains.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00) x 1 = 108.00
1899 Hong Kong / Great Britain Trade Silver Dollar321899 Hong Kong / Great Britain Trade Silver Dollar
1899 Hong Kong / Great Britain Trade Silver Dollar - AU/UNC.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00) x 1 = 84.00
1899 & 1902 Hong Kong / Great Britain Trade Silver Dollars331899 & 1902 Hong Kong / Great Britain Trade Silver Dollars
1899 & 1902 Hong Kong / Great Britain Trade Silver Dollars - Both AU. 2 Pcs.
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimates : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (150.00 + 30.00) x 1 = 180.00
1911 Hong Kong / Great Britain Trade Silver Dollar341911 Hong Kong / Great Britain Trade Silver Dollar
1911 Hong Kong / Great Britain Trade Silver Dollar - AU/UNC.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (200.00 + 40.00) x 1 = 240.00
1912 & 1930 Hong Kong / Great Britain Trade Silver Dollars351912 & 1930 Hong Kong / Great Britain Trade Silver Dollars
1912 & 1930 Hong Kong / Great Britain Trade Silver Dollars - Both AU. 2 Pcs.
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimates : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (125.00 + 25.00) x 1 = 150.00
1929 Hong Kong / Great Britain Trade Silver Dollar361929 Hong Kong / Great Britain Trade Silver Dollar
1929 Hong Kong / Great Britain Trade Silver Dollar - AU/UNC.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (175.00 + 35.00) x 1 = 210.00
1871 (M4) Japan 5 Sen 53R-65B371871 (M4) Japan 5 Sen 53R-65B
1871 (M4) Japan 5 Sen 53R-65B - PCGS Genuine.
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimates : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.00) x 1 = 48.00
1873 (M6) Japan 50 Sen Type 2381873 (M6) Japan 50 Sen Type 2
1873 (M6) Japan 50 Sen Type 2 - PCGS Genuine.
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimates : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.00) x 1 = 48.00
1870 (M3) Japan 1 Yen Type 1391870 (M3) Japan 1 Yen Type 1
1870 (M3) Japan 1 Yen Type 1 - PCGS Genuine.
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimates : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (175.00 + 35.00) x 1 = 210.00
1896 (M29) Japan 1 Yen G/R401896 (M29) Japan 1 Yen G/R
1896 (M29) Japan 1 Yen G/R - PCGS Genuine.
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimates : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00) x 1 = 108.00
South Africa41South Africa
South Africa - 1890 1 penny, EF; 1874 2 penny, VF; 1897 3 penny, silver, VF; 1897 1 shilling, silver, EF; 1897 2 shilling, silver, EF; 1892 2 shilling
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 160.00
Sold for (500.00 + 100.00) x 1 = 600.00
Europe Lot42Europe Lot
Europe Lot - Germany, Hamburg ( free City), 2 schilling, 1553, silver, VG; Netherlands, West Frisia, 1 stiver, 1760, VG holed, silver, KM 120; France,
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimates : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold for (30.00 + 6.00) x 1 = 36.00
German States43German States
German States - Prussia, Frederick II, 1/2 thaler, silver, 1764 BKM 207, VG; Mecklenburg - Schwerin, Frederick, 8 schilling, 1764, silver, VG; Mecklen
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimates : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.00) x 1 = 48.00
Great Britain44Great Britain
Great Britain - Elizabeth I, 1560-61, silver, Seaby 2555, G; Charles II, 1675 farthing, Seaby 3394, copper, G; Spielmunze (play money), imitation of V
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 130.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00) x 1 = 60.00
Mexico, Spanish America, Guatemala45Mexico, Spanish America, Guatemala
Mexico, Spanish America, Guatemala - Mexico 20 Pesos, silver, UNC; Mexico, 1 Peso, silver, UNC; Spanish America, Charles II, VG,silver; Guatemala, 1 r
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold for (25.00 + 5.00) x 1 = 30.00
Portugal46Portugal
Portugal - Peter II, 80 reis, 1692, silver, KM 157, 2 pcs, both VG; Peter II, 80 reis, 1700, Porto Mint, KM 157, silver, VG, holed at 9 o'clock. 3 Pcs
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimates : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold for (30.00 + 6.00) x 1 = 36.00
1876H Straits Settlements Five Cent471876H Straits Settlements Five Cent
1876H Straits Settlements Five Cent - Silver, PCGS XF40, nice strike, good clean original example.
Start Price : 1,250.00 | Estimates : 2,500.00 - 2,800.00
Sold for (1,250.00 + 250.00) x 1 = 1,500.00
Turkey48Turkey
Turkey - Mahmud II, 1 1/2 piastres, 1836, Constantinople, KM 601. Both pcs holed once, silver. 2 Pcs.
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimates : 60.00 - 100.00
1932 United States of America Twenty Five Cent491932 United States of America Twenty Five Cent
1932 United States of America Twenty Five Cent - BU, nice toning.
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimates : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.00) x 1 = 48.00
USA Medal & Token Lot50USA Medal & Token Lot
USA Medal & Token Lot - 1860's to 1970's including many merchant tokens, tax tokens, trade dollars, Masonic, Apollo. Grades vary from F - UNC. Should
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (275.00 + 55.00) x 1 = 330.00
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