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Toronto Coin Expo Fall Sale 2017

Auction CurrencyCAD Auction LocationToronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street (1 street north of Bloor), Toronto, Ontario, M4W 2G8, Canada In Person PreviewLocation:

Auction Details

We are proud and excited to conduct our auction in conjunction with the 2017 Fall Toronto Coin Expo. This sale features Part II 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, complimented by a choice French series $50, 1935 will garner a frenzy of bidding.
The fur trade industry and the Hudson’s Bay Company have been a most important part of Canada’s history. In celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday, a major piece of Canada’s history is being offered with a large collection Hudson’s Bay and other fur related tokens. Other selections from numerous consignors round out another outstanding auction including a nice West Coast vari- ety collection, a rarely offered selection of named Governor General medals and finally the second-to-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 given the opportunity 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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Sweetman & Son1452Sweetman & Son
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Placentia, Newfoundland, dated 1815 and 1817. Bills of Exchange for 2 pounds and 3 pounds. The 2 pound Bill of Exchange has the "fish" wri...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 132.00
Sweetman & Son and Saunders Sweetman1453Sweetman & Son and Saunders Sweetman
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Placentia, Newfoundland, dated 1813 for 2 pounds, 3 shillings and 4 pence. The second specimen is unused, a nice clean example with a date 180_. 2 Pc
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 144.00
Saunders & Sweetman1454Saunders & Sweetman
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Placentia, Newfoundland. A blank Bill of Exchange but what makes this specimen special, are the 2 illustrations at the left of the note. One features
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 132.00
Newfoundland Government Cash Note, Fifty Cents, 1902 - Rare only 3 known!1455Newfoundland Government Cash Note, Fifty Cents, 1902 - Rare only 3 known!
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NF-3b, PMG Fine-15, a bit dirty and with comment “minor repairs”. Indeed, candling of the note reveals very little. There are only three notes listed
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold for 3,000.00
Newfoundland Government Cash Note, Eighty Cents, 1908 - Unique in Private Hands!1456Newfoundland Government Cash Note, Eighty Cents, 1908 - Unique in Private Hands!
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NF-4h, graded by PMG Fine-12. Two staples holes, with a touch of rust, at upper left and note mentioned on the holder. The Eighty Cent denomination is
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold for 9,300.00
Newfoundland Government Cash Note, One Dollar, 19011457Newfoundland Government Cash Note, One Dollar, 1901
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NF-5a, VF-EF. There is a repair to the upper right corner but candling of the note reveals very little. Very clean for any of these black and white i
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold for 4,200.00
Newfoundland Government Cash Note, One Dollar, 19031458Newfoundland Government Cash Note, One Dollar, 1903
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NF-5c, PMG VF-20, Net, as the note has some repairs on the folds. Still, the note faces up nicely. There are 8 notes listed on the census, with 1 in t
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold for 3,000.00
Newfoundland Government Cash Note, One Dollar, 19051459Newfoundland Government Cash Note, One Dollar, 1905
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NF-5e, PMG Fine-15, with comment, “annotation”, caused by a teller’s crayon, lightly on the back. Otherwise, honest even wear. Signatures Knight-Gushu
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for 2,400.00
Newfoundland Government Cash Note, One Dollar, 19071460Newfoundland Government Cash Note, One Dollar, 1907
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NF-5g, PMG Fine-15, Net, with comment, “tape repaired”. There is a 2” piece of tape on the back and some splits along the top edge. There is a small h
Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Newfoundland Government Cash Note, One Dollar, 19091461Newfoundland Government Cash Note, One Dollar, 1909
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NF-5i, PMG Fine-15, Net, with comment, “repaired”. There are some repaired splits at the fold lines where they intersect the border. Aside from the no
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold for 7,800.00
Government of Newfoundland $1, 19201462Government of Newfoundland $1, 1920
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CH NF-12d, Fine+ with a few rust stains, S/N:A243467. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Estimate : 600.00 - 750.00
Sold for 500.00
Government of Newfoundland $1, 19201463Government of Newfoundland $1, 1920
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CH NF-12d, Fine+ with stains on back, S/N:A165564. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Estimate : 600.00 - 750.00
Sold for 475.00
Bank of Acadia $4, 18721464Bank of Acadia $4, 1872
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CH 5-10-02, VF with chunk out of bottom left. S/N:1576/B. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for 375.00
Agricultural Bank $4, 18351465Agricultural Bank $4, 1835
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CH 20-12-02-10. F/VF, B in black and C in red overstamped. S/N:1407/D. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for 275.00
Agriculture Bank $5, 18351466Agriculture Bank $5, 1835
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CH 20-12-02-14, Fine/VF, little tear at left. S/N:1316/C. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Estimate : 100.00 - 110.00
Sold for 168.00
Bank of British North America $5, 18861467Bank of British North America $5, 1886
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CH 55-22-04, VG with pin holes, S/N:733475/C. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold for 375.00
Canadian Bank of Commerce $4, 18701468Canadian Bank of Commerce $4, 1870
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CH 75-10-06. PMG VF25. Great Cattle Vignette. S/N:108236/D.
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,500.00
Sold for 3,600.00
Canadian Bank of Commerce $5, 19171468ACanadian Bank of Commerce $5, 1917
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CH 75-16-04-06d. F/F+, not priced any higher in Charlton due to scarcity with only 8 on the registry. S/N: 530607/C.
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimate : 1,750.00 - 2,000.00
Canadian Bank of Commerce $10, 1917 - Lot of 2 - Interesting Serial Number Combo1469Canadian Bank of Commerce $10, 1917 - Lot of 2 - Interesting Serial Number Combo
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CH 75-16-04-08a, VG with small edge tears, S/N:364663/B, 394663/B. 2 Pcs. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold for 420.00
Canadian Bank of Commerce $10, 19171470Canadian Bank of Commerce $10, 1917
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CH 75-16-04-12a. PCGS AU53. S/N:A400151/C. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for 525.00
Canadian Bank of Commerce $100, 19171471Canadian Bank of Commerce $100, 1917
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CH 75-16-02-12. PMG VF25. S/N:14664/D.
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold for 1,850.00
Canadian Bank of Commerce $5, 19171471ACanadian Bank of Commerce $5, 1917
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CH 75-19-02-02. Pressed F/VF. Green & Red Seal with classic large centre vignette. Only 12 on the registry. S/N: 642609/D.
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Banque Canadienne Nationale $5, 19291472Banque Canadienne Nationale $5, 1929
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CH 85-12-02. PCGS Very Fine 35. S/N:634275/B. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for 252.00
Central Bank of New Brunswick (5 Shillings) $1, 1847-531473Central Bank of New Brunswick (5 Shillings) $1, 1847-53
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CH 95-10-04-02, AG, S/N and date are not legible. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for 675.00
Bank of Clifton $2, 18611474Bank of Clifton $2, 1861
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CH 125-12-12. O/P SASSENBERG & Co, BUENOS AYRES in Oval Blue on back, PCGS About New 50 PPQ. S/N:1956/A. This is part of The Covered Brid...
Estimate : 200.00 - 210.00
Sold for 150.00
Lot of Three Colonial Bank of Canada Banknotes, 18591475Lot of Three Colonial Bank of Canada Banknotes, 1859
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CH 130-10-02-02. S/N not legible. CH 130-10-02-12. S/N:1311/A. CH 130-10-04-02. S/N:952/D. All notes are VF, but repaired (evident on back.) 3 Pcs.
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 330.00
Colonial Bank of Canada $4, 18591476Colonial Bank of Canada $4, 1859
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CH 130-10-04-08, AU with 2 hinge marks on the back. S/N:677/A. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 390.00
Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £5, 1874 - New Discovery!1477Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £5, 1874 - New Discovery!
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CH 185-14-08R. VF+. This superb rarity not seen on the market, although talked discussed about more than fifteen years ago.  Story is...
Start Price : 5,000.00 | Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $2, 18881478Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $2, 1888
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CH 185-18-04, Good, orange tint. S/N:01907/B. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Estimate : 250.00 - 325.00
Sold for 204.00
Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $5, 18881479Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $5, 1888
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CH 185-18-06, VG with lots of foxing on edges. S/N:16312/B. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Estimate : 600.00 - 750.00
Sold for 480.00
Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $10, 18881480Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $10, 1888
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CH 185-18-08, decent fine with a bit of writing on back, crayon on front and rust stains. Stamped paid in purple, 23 notes are on the census. S/N:4900
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for 1,300.00
The Consolidated Bank of Canada, $5, 1876 - " B B " Overprint1481The Consolidated Bank of Canada, $5, 1876 - " B B " Overprint
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CH 205-10-04a, with overprint, in Blue, “B B”, F-VF, as such, one of the finest in private hands. A few pinholes and a small red ink mark on back. Acc
Start Price : 2,500.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Dominion Bank $50, 19251482Dominion Bank $50, 1925
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CH 220-22-08. PMG Choice Fine 15. Rust is noted. S/N:48058/A.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for 625.00
Dominion Bank $20, 19311483Dominion Bank $20, 1931
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CH 220-24-10. PMG VF30. Attractive purple and orange tint with map of Canada on back. S/N:06115/B.
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 960.00
The Exchange Bank of Toronto, $5, 18551484The Exchange Bank of Toronto, $5, 1855
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CH 255-10-06, G-VG. An interesting note in that it is hand signed, E.J. Kirby and J. Marshall, countersigned, vertically, at left, E. Fitzpatrick. S/N
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for 108.00
Farmer's Joint Stock Bank $1, 18491485Farmer's Joint Stock Bank $1, 1849
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CH 280-14-04-02. Fine with pin holes. S/N:46900/A.
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for 102.00
Gore Bank of Hamilton $20, 18__ Remainder1486Gore Bank of Hamilton $20, 18__ Remainder
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CH 325-10-04R. PMG Uncirculated 62. Previously Mounted. This is a spurious bank and issued notes are not known to exist.
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold for 360.00
Bank of Hamilton $5, 1892 Specimen1487Bank of Hamilton $5, 1892 Specimen
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CH 345-16-02s. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64, hole punched and overprinted with SPECIMEN. Previously mounted. S/N:No serial numbers/D.
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for 575.00
Bank of Hamilton $10, 1892 Specimen1488Bank of Hamilton $10, 1892 Specimen
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CH 345-16-04s. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64, hole punched and overprinted with SPECIMEN, WESTERN BANK NOTE CO. S/N:No serial numbers/C.
Estimate : 800.00 - 900.00
Sold for 675.00
Bank of Hamilton $20, 1892 Specimen1489Bank of Hamilton $20, 1892 Specimen
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CH 345-16-06s. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ, hole punched and overprinted with SPECIMEN, WESTERN BANK NOTE CO. S/N:04361/C.
Estimate : 800.00 - 900.00
Sold for 850.00
Bank of Hamilton $100, 1892 Specimen1490Bank of Hamilton $100, 1892 Specimen
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CH 345-16-10s. PMG Choice About Uncirculated 58, hole punched and overprinted with SPECIMEN, WESTERN BANK NOTE CO. S/N:00852/D.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for 975.00
Hart’s Bank, 5 Pence, 10 Sous, 18371491Hart’s Bank, 5 Pence, 10 Sous, 1837
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CH 350-10-02a, AU, Reprint from original plates. These have been seldom seen in the last several years.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 90.00
Hart’s Bank, 20 Pence, 40 Sous, 18371492Hart’s Bank, 20 Pence, 40 Sous, 1837
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CH 350-10-06a, AU. Reprint from original plates. These have been seldom seen in the last several years.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 120.00
Henry's Bank $1, 18371493Henry's Bank $1, 1837
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CH 357-12-02. AVF. This bank was shortly lived, it went into liquidation as a result of an embezzlement by its cashier. Nice match with below. S/N:117
Estimate : 360.00 - 425.00
Sold for 510.00
Henry's Bank $2, 18371494Henry's Bank $2, 1837
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CH 357-12-04. AVF. Beautiful vignette of a female with wheat. S/N:8829/A
Estimate : 360.00 - 485.00
Sold for 600.00
The International Bank of Canada $1, 18581495The International Bank of Canada $1, 1858
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CH 380-10-02-04. Manuscript J.H. Markell signature, at left, printed Thompson signature, at right. These notes are unknown with the Markell signature.
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 300.00
Bank of Liverpool, $4, 18711496Bank of Liverpool, $4, 1871
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CH 400-10-02. G-VG with piece missing on left side of note. Also, a 5 cm tear from middle of left side towards the center repaired with tape. 17 known
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for 525.00
Mechanics Bank of St. John's $2, 18371497Mechanics Bank of St. John's $2, 1837
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CH 440-12-02-04. F/F+. This was a spurious bank that was quickly exposed by the press and the police. Charlton does not price this above fine conditio
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for 380.00
Merchants Bank of Canada $20, 19071498Merchants Bank of Canada $20, 1907
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CH 460-16-06. PMG VG10, hinge marks are noted. S/N:168229/C
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 1,800.00
Sold for 900.00
Merchants Bank of Canada $50, 19071499Merchants Bank of Canada $50, 1907
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CH 460-16-08. PMG Choice F15. Wonderful Stag vignette with only 7 on the registry. S/N:35836/D.
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold for 3,900.00