Toronto Coin Expo Spring Sale 2014

Auction Details

We are once again pleased to conduct our auction, in conjunction with the 2014 Spring Toronto Coin Expo. In this auction we are featuring The George H. Thomson collection of pre-Confederation tokens, and the Lorne Barnes collection of pre-Confederation Nova Scotia tokens. The sale is complimented with selections from numerous other consignors rounding out another outstanding auction. 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.

We can't wait to see you at the Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto. Come and join us in person, or place your bids by phone/fax, email, or regular mail.

We look forward to helping you acquire the missing pieces of your collections.
The Cataloguers have taken every reasonable measure to ensure that all the lots are as described by Geoffrey Bell Auctions. Many of the lots are third party graded by PCGS, PMG, ICCS - We feel these are the most recognized grading companies in the industry.
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Courteau 2901652 - Courteau 290
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Courteau 290 - A brilliant uncirculated orange with a touch of brown around the rim. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold to 9********3 for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Lot of 2 Province of Canada Tokens1653 - Lot of 2 Province of Canada Tokens
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Lot of 2 Province of Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Courteau 290, AU; Courteau 293, AU. 2 Pcs. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to a**********3 for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Courteau 2931654 - Courteau 293
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Courteau 293 - Brown uncirculated. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to e*******r for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Lot of 2 Province of Canada Tokens1655 - Lot of 2 Province of Canada Tokens
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Lot of 2 Province of Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Courteau 293, lustrous EF+; Courteau 296, AU. 2 Pcs. This lot is part of the extensive George
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9********3 for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Lot of 2 Province of Canada Tokens1656 - Lot of 2 Province of Canada Tokens
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Lot of 2 Province of Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Courteau 293, EF; Courteau 296, choice AU with much lustre. 2 Pcs. This lot is part of the ext
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Lot of 2 Province of Canada Tokens1657 - Lot of 2 Province of Canada Tokens
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Lot of 2 Province of Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Courteau 296, EF+; Courteau 297, AU. 2 Pcs. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9********3 for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Lot of 3 Province of Canada Tokens1658 - Lot of 3 Province of Canada Tokens
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Lot of 3 Province of Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Courteau 296, EF; Courteau 297, EF+; Courteau 298, EF. 3 Pcs. This lot is part of the extensive
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to a**********3 for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Lot of 5 Province of Canada Tokens1659 - Lot of 5 Province of Canada Tokens
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Lot of 5 Province of Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Courteau 298, VF; Courteau 299, EF+; Courteau 300, about VF (an R.10); Courteau 302, EF; Courteau 3
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9********3 for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Lot of 5 Province of Canada Tokens1660 - Lot of 5 Province of Canada Tokens
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Lot of 5 Province of Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Courteau 302, about EF; Courteau 303, AU, some dirt (an R.7); Courteau 304, EF; Courteau 305, EF; C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to t*****7 for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Lot of 4 Province of Canada Tokens1661 - Lot of 4 Province of Canada Tokens
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Lot of 4 Province of Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Courteau 302, VF; Courteau 305, EF+; Courteau 306, EF+; Courteau 312, superior AU. 4 Pcs. This
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold to 9********3 for (205.00 + 41.00BP) = 246.00
 
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Courteau 3111662 - Courteau 311
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Courteau 311 - Brown uncirculated. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9********3 for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Lot of 5 Province of Canada Tokens1663 - Lot of 5 Province of Canada Tokens
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Lot of 5 Province of Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Courteau 309, EF; Courteau 312a, with additional, unrecorded die defects, EF; Courteau 314, EF (an
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9********3 for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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Courteau 3171664 - Courteau 317
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Courteau 317 - Beautiful brown uncirculated with some remaining red. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9********3 for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Lot of 2 Province of Canada Tokens1665 - Lot of 2 Province of Canada Tokens
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Lot of 2 Province of Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Courteau 317, EF+; Courteau 318, EF+. 2 Pcs. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thoms
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to t*****7 for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Lot of 3 Province of Canada Tokens1666 - Lot of 3 Province of Canada Tokens
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Lot of 3 Province of Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Courteau 317, about EF; Courteau 318, AU; Courteau 319, EF+. 3 Pcs. This lot is part of the ex
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to a**********3 for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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Lot of 9 Province of Canada Tokens1667 - Lot of 9 Province of Canada Tokens
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Lot of 9 Province of Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Courteau 1, about EF; Courteau 4, AU, but many carbon spots and beginnings of verdigris (an R.7); C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to 9********3 for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Courteau 161668 - Courteau 16
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Courteau 16 - Uncirculated with tinges of remaining lustre. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9********3 for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Lot of 8 Province of Canada Tokens1669 - Lot of 8 Province of Canada Tokens
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Lot of 8 Province of Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Courteau 21, EF, dirt, obverse dig; Courteau 23, VF+; Courteau 26, EF+ (an R.8); Courteau 28, EF; C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Lot of 8 Province of Canada Tokens1670 - Lot of 8 Province of Canada Tokens
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Lot of 8 Province of Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Courteau 21, about EF; Courteau 26, EF (an R.8); Courteau 43, EF; Courteau 45, VF, attempted punctu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Lot of 11 Province of Canada Tokens1671 - Lot of 11 Province of Canada Tokens
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Lot of 11 Province of Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Courteau 31, VF+; Courteau 38a, VF+; Courteau 48, VF; Courteau 49, VF; Courteau 55, VF+, some dirt
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to t*****7 for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Lot of 2 Province of Canada Tokens1672 - Lot of 2 Province of Canada Tokens
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Lot of 2 Province of Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Courteau 44, brown Uncirculated; Courteau 61, AU, deep strike. 2 Pcs. This lot is part of the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold to a**********3 for (135.00 + 27.00BP) = 162.00
 
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Lot of 2 Province of Canada Tokens1673 - Lot of 2 Province of Canada Tokens
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Lot of 2 Province of Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Courteau 61, fully orange AU or better, with just some slight rubbing on the high points (an R.6);
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Lot of 9 Province of Canada Tokens1674 - Lot of 9 Province of Canada Tokens
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Lot of 9 Province of Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Courteau 76, upset reverse, VF; Courteau 77, upset reverse, EF; Courteau 78, upset reverse, EF+; Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9********3 for (850.00 + 170.00BP) = 1,020.00
 
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Lot of 7 Province of Canada Tokens1675 - Lot of 7 Province of Canada Tokens
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Lot of 7 Province of Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Courteau 77, upset reverse, about EF; Courteau 78, upset reverse, VF+, corrosion; Courteau 80, upse
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Lot of 8 Province of Canada Tokens1676 - Lot of 8 Province of Canada Tokens
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Lot of 8 Province of Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Courteau 86, upset reverse, EF; Courteau 87, upset reverse, EF; Courteau 88, upset reverse, EF+; Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to 9********3 for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Lot of 9 Province of Canada Tokens1677 - Lot of 9 Province of Canada Tokens
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Lot of 9 Province of Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Courteau 111, upset reverse, VF+, once cleaned, but an R.9; Courteau 113, upset reverse, EF (an R.1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to a**********3 for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Lot of 8 Province of Canada Tokens1678 - Lot of 8 Province of Canada Tokens
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Lot of 8 Province of Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Courteau 112, upset reverse, VF; Courteau 127, upset reverse, VF; Courteau 133, upset reverse, VF;
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to 9********3 for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Lot of 4 Province of Canada Tokens1679 - Lot of 4 Province of Canada Tokens
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Lot of 4 Province of Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Courteau 114, upset reverse, crosslet 4, EF; Courteau 115, upset reverse, VF (an R.9); Courteau 117
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9********3 for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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Lot of 2 Province of Canada Tokens1680 - Lot of 2 Province of Canada Tokens
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Lot of 2 Province of Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Courteau 114, upset reverse, crosslet 4, about EF; Courteau 119, upset reverse, red and brown Uncir
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9********3 for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Courteau 1201681 - Courteau 120
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Courteau 120 - Upset reverse, brown Uncirculated. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold to a**********3 for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Lot of 7 Province of Canada Tokens1682 - Lot of 7 Province of Canada Tokens
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Lot of 7 Province of Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Courteau 121, upset reverse, AU, carbon spots and verdigris; Courteau 122, upset reverse, EF; Court
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to t*****7 for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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Lot of 10 Province of Canada Tokens1683 - Lot of 10 Province of Canada Tokens
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Lot of 10 Province of Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Courteau 121, upset reverse, EF, dirt; Courteau 130, upset reverse, VF+; Courteau 134, upset rever
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9********3 for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Lot of 8 Province of Canada Tokens1684 - Lot of 8 Province of Canada Tokens
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Lot of 8 Province of Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Courteau 141, upset reverse, about EF; Courteau 146, upset reverse, EF (an R.8); Courteau 147, upse
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9********3 for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
 
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Courteau 149,1685 - Courteau 149,
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Courteau 149, - Upset reverse, brown Uncirculated with some remaining orange. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold to 9********3 for (105.00 + 21.00BP) = 126.00
 
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Lot of 6 Province of Canada Tokens1686 - Lot of 6 Province of Canada Tokens
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Lot of 6 Province of Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Courteau 149, upset reverse, EF; Courteau 150, upset reverse, EF+; Courteau 151, upset reverse, EF+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to a**********3 for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Courteau 1591687 - Courteau 159
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Courteau 159 - Bright orange and brown Uncirculated. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold to 9********3 for (95.00 + 19.00BP) = 114.00
 
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Lot of 7 Province of Canada Tokens1688 - Lot of 7 Province of Canada Tokens
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Lot of 7 Province of Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Courteau 159, EF+; Courteau 164, EF; Courteau 167, EF (an R.9); Courteau 169, EF+ (an R.8); Courtea
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to t*****7 for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Lot of 10 Province of Canada Tokens1689 - Lot of 10 Province of Canada Tokens
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Lot of 10 Province of Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Courteau 159, about EF; Courteau 165, AU; Courteau 176, VF+; Courteau 177, VF+; Courteau 179, abou
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9********3 for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Courteau 1791690 - Courteau 179
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Courteau 179 - Brown Uncirculated with considerable remaining orange (an R.7). This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold to floor for (105.00) = 105.00
 
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Lot of 9 Province of Canada Tokens1691 - Lot of 9 Province of Canada Tokens
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Lot of 9 Province of Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Courteau 180, EF (an R.7); Courteau 182, about EF; Courteau 185, VF+; Courteau 186, about EF; Court
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Lot of 9 Province of Canada Tokens1692 - Lot of 9 Province of Canada Tokens
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Lot of 9 Province of Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Courteau 186, about EF; Courteau 190, VF+; Courteau 191, AU; Courteau 192, VF+; Courteau 196, EF (a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold to floor for (165.00) = 165.00
 
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Courteau 1971693 - Courteau 197
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Courteau 197 - Uncirculated with orange and gold hues. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold to 9********3 for (105.00 + 21.00BP) = 126.00
 
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Lot of 9 Province of Canada Tokens1694 - Lot of 9 Province of Canada Tokens
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Lot of 9 Province of Canada Tokens - Lot includes: Courteau 190, VF+; Courteau 191, EF; Courteau 196, AU (an R.7); Courteau 198, EF+ (an R.9); Courtea
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold to t*****7 for (105.00 + 21.00BP) = 126.00
 
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Courteau 2061695 - Courteau 206
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Courteau 206 - Brown Uncirculated with tinges of orange. This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold to e*********n for (95.00 + 19.00BP) = 114.00
 
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Lot of St. George Pennies1696 - Lot of St. George Pennies
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Lot of St. George Pennies - Lot includes: Breton 719, dated 1850, 1852, and 1854, Courteau nos. 209 to 273, many different varieties as attributed, in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Lot of St. George Pennies1697 - Lot of St. George Pennies
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Lot of St. George Pennies - Lot includes: Breton 719, dated 1857, Courteau nos. 275 to 319, many different varieties as attributed, including some not
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (165.00) = 165.00
 
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Lot of St. George Halfpennies1698 - Lot of St. George Halfpennies
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Lot of St. George Halfpennies - Lot includes: Breton 720, dated 1850, Courteau nos. 1 to 74, many different varieties as attributed, including some n
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (430.00) = 430.00
 
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Lot of St. George Halfpennies1699 - Lot of St. George Halfpennies
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Lot of St. George Halfpennies - Breton 720, dated 1852, Courteau nos. 77 to 109, many different varieties as attributed, including some not listed wit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9********3 for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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Lot of St. George Halfpennies1700 - Lot of St. George Halfpennies
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Lot of St. George Halfpennies - Lot includes: Breton 720, dated 1854, Courteau nos. 111 to 158, many different varieties as attributed, including some
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Lot of St. George Halfpennies1701 - Lot of St. George Halfpennies
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Lot of St. George Halfpennies - Lot includes: Breton 720, dated 1857, Courteau nos. 159 to 207, many different varieties as attributed, including some
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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