Vancouver Numismatic Society Spring Auction

Auction CurrencyCAD Auction LocationVancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Auction Details

We are proud to present our 2nd Annual VNS Auction. Offered, will be 1147 lots consisting of mainly Canadian Coins, Banknotes & and Tokens, although, there is a small portion of US Banknotes and coins including the very popular US $500 dollar issue banknote. We offer a fantastic diversity of banknotes including Chartered Banks, Dominion and Bank of Canada issues as well as a sublime selection of Canadian Coins with a great assortment of Victorian, Edwardian, George V and VI pieces as well as the very popular and sought after Mint State Elizabeth fifty cent and dollar issues.
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Exchange bill, City Bank of Montreal, Feb 12,1 - Exchange bill, City Bank of Montreal, Feb 12,
The Canadian Numismatic Company
Exchange bill, City Bank of Montreal, Feb 12, 1864. Manuscript annotations on reverse, VF
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,650.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Agricultural Bank 1835 $4 CH-20-10-02-10 No.2 - Agricultural Bank 1835 $4 CH-20-10-02-10 No.
The Canadian Numismatic Company
Agricultural Bank 1835 $4 CH-20-10-02-10 No. 1248 VF for issue
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (230.00) = 230.00
 
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Barclays bank 1935 $5 CH-30-12-02 D146078  VF3 - Barclays bank 1935 $5 CH-30-12-02 D146078 VF
The Canadian Numismatic Company
Barclays bank 1935 $5 CH-30-12-02 D146078 VF
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 550.00
Sold to floor for (480.00) = 480.00
 
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Barclays bank 1935 $10 CH-30-12-08 E120382 F-4 - Barclays bank 1935 $10 CH-30-12-08 E120382 F-
The Canadian Numismatic Company
Barclays bank 1935 $10 CH-30-12-08 E120382 F-VF, some minor pinholes
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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The Bank of British North America 1871 $5 16-5 - The Bank of British North America 1871 $5 16-
The Canadian Numismatic Company
The Bank of British North America 1871 $5 16-04-32P Proof UNC,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 550.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Bank of British North America 1911 $10  CH-556 - Bank of British North America 1911 $10 CH-55
The Canadian Numismatic Company
Bank of British North America 1911 $10 CH-55-24-07 No.0228512 F-12
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to floor for (1,150.00) = 1,150.00
 
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The Canadian Bank of Commerce Jan. 2sd, 1892.7 - The Canadian Bank of Commerce Jan. 2sd, 1892.
The Canadian Numismatic Company
The Canadian Bank of Commerce Jan. 2sd, 1892. $5 CH-75-14-04S. An uncut sheet of four SPECIMEN notes. All notes are AU-UNC. Rare!
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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The Canadian Bank of Commerce Jan. 2sd, 1892.8 - The Canadian Bank of Commerce Jan. 2sd, 1892.
The Canadian Numismatic Company
The Canadian Bank of Commerce Jan. 2sd, 1892. $10 CH-75-14-18S. An uncut sheet of four SPECIMEN notes. All notes are AU-UNC. Rare!
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,400.00) = 3,400.00
 
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The Canadian Bank of Commerce 1907 $5  CH-75-9 - The Canadian Bank of Commerce 1907 $5 CH-75-
The Canadian Numismatic Company
The Canadian Bank of Commerce 1907 $5 CH-75-14-10No.351339 VF, scarce
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,350.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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The Commercial Bank of Windsor 186_ $20 CH-1910 - The Commercial Bank of Windsor 186_ $20 CH-19
The Canadian Numismatic Company
The Commercial Bank of Windsor 186_ $20 CH-195-10-02S. An uncut sheet of four SPECIMEN notes. All notes are AU-UNC. Believed to be the only sheet.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 18,500.00 - 20,500.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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The Bank of Clifton 1859 $1, $3, $511 - The Bank of Clifton 1859 $1, $3, $5
The Canadian Numismatic Company
The Bank of Clifton 1859 $1, $3, $5, CH-125-10-04-02,04,-06. All UNC,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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The Dominion Bank  1910 $10 No.449778  EF-AU.12 - The Dominion Bank 1910 $10 No.449778 EF-AU.
The Canadian Numismatic Company
The Dominion Bank 1910 $10 No.449778 EF-AU. Rare in such high grade. Best one seen by the cataloguer of this scarce issue.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to lorralii for (2,400.00 + 468.00BP) = 2,868.00
 
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Dominion Bank 1925 $50 F to F+ No.38998 CH-2213 - Dominion Bank 1925 $50 F to F+ No.38998 CH-22
The Canadian Numismatic Company
Dominion Bank 1925 $50 F to F+ No.38998 CH-220-22-04. A very nice and attractive note.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,550.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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1931 Dominion bank $20 CH-220-24-08, A nice V14 - 1931 Dominion bank $20 CH-220-24-08, A nice V
The Canadian Numismatic Company
1931 Dominion bank $20 CH-220-24-08, A nice VG example with sml repair
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 275.00
Sold to floor for (370.00) = 370.00
 
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The Bank of Hamilton  1914 $5  CH-345-20-04 N15 - The Bank of Hamilton 1914 $5 CH-345-20-04 N
The Canadian Numismatic Company
The Bank of Hamilton 1914 $5 CH-345-20-04 No.1575466 Fine
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 650.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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La Banque D'Hochelaga  1917 $10  CH-360-24-0816 - La Banque D'Hochelaga 1917 $10 CH-360-24-08
The Canadian Numismatic Company
La Banque D'Hochelaga 1917 $10 CH-360-24-08 VF, clean for the grade
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 850.00 - 950.00
Sold to paperboy_57 for (625.00 + 121.88BP) = 746.88
 
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The Home bank of Canada  1904 $5 No.000002 CC17 - The Home bank of Canada 1904 $5 No.000002 CC
The Canadian Numismatic Company
The Home bank of Canada 1904 $5 No.000002 CCGS EF-40. CH-365-10-02. THE FINEST KNOWN surviving example of a very rare issue with a LOW serial No.000
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 35,000.00
Sold to rarenoteguy for (20,000.00 + 3,900.00BP) = 23,900.00
 
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1923 Imperial Bank $5 CH-375-18-02, nice F-VF18 - 1923 Imperial Bank $5 CH-375-18-02, nice F-VF
The Canadian Numismatic Company
1923 Imperial Bank $5 CH-375-18-02, nice F-VF example
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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The Bank of Liverpool  1871 $5  CH-400-10-0419 - The Bank of Liverpool 1871 $5 CH-400-10-04
The Canadian Numismatic Company
The Bank of Liverpool 1871 $5 CH-400-10-04 No.02261 about VG, light tears. Rare note.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Lower Canada Bank 1837 $1 Nov. 4, Montreal si20 - Lower Canada Bank 1837 $1 Nov. 4, Montreal si
The Canadian Numismatic Company
Lower Canada Bank 1837 $1 Nov. 4, Montreal signed 'White' No.1453 Fine for issue. Charlton catalogue (P.226) NO KNOWN ISSED NOTE. Believed ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 17,500.00 - 19,250.00
Sold to floor for (9,800.00) = 9,800.00
 
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The Merchants Bank of Canada  1886 $5  CH-46021 - The Merchants Bank of Canada 1886 $5 CH-460
The Canadian Numismatic Company
The Merchants Bank of Canada 1886 $5 CH-460-12-02 No.205581 Fine. Rare
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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The Merchants Bank of Canada  1906 $5  CH-46022 - The Merchants Bank of Canada 1906 $5 CH-460
The Canadian Numismatic Company
The Merchants Bank of Canada 1906 $5 CH-460-16-02 No.2794367 F+ with a small hole but not too distracting.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 650.00 - 700.00
Sold to paperboy_57 for (550.00 + 107.25BP) = 657.25
 
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The Molsons Bank 1899 $5  CH-490-22-16 No.21023 - The Molsons Bank 1899 $5 CH-490-22-16 No.210
The Canadian Numismatic Company
The Molsons Bank 1899 $5 CH-490-22-16 No.210631 PCGS F-15, RARE ISSUE, minor edge tear
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to paperboy_57 for (1,600.00 + 312.00BP) = 1,912.00
 
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The Molsons Bank 1900 $5  CH-490-22-18 No.25324 - The Molsons Bank 1900 $5 CH-490-22-18 No.253
The Canadian Numismatic Company
The Molsons Bank 1900 $5 CH-490-22-18 No.253520 F+, scarce in this condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to paperboy_57 for (1,600.00 + 312.00BP) = 1,912.00
 
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The Molsons Bank 1918 $5  CH-490-38-02 No.27925 - The Molsons Bank 1918 $5 CH-490-38-02 No.279
The Canadian Numismatic Company
The Molsons Bank 1918 $5 CH-490-38-02 No.279301 F+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,050.00
Sold to paperboy_57 for (800.00 + 156.00BP) = 956.00
 
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The Bank of Montreal Jan 2nd, 1891 $5 CH-505-26 - The Bank of Montreal Jan 2nd, 1891 $5 CH-505-
The Canadian Numismatic Company
The Bank of Montreal Jan 2nd, 1891 $5 CH-505-40-02S. An uncut sheet of four SPECIMEN notes. All notes are Uncirculated. Rare!
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 4,950.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Bank of Montreal 1931 $5 S1326277  CH-505-58-27 - Bank of Montreal 1931 $5 S1326277 CH-505-58-
The Canadian Numismatic Company
Bank of Montreal 1931 $5 S1326277 CH-505-58-02a F-12. A very rare example with the 'S' prefix. Less than 12 examples are known.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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La Banque Nationale May, 28 1870 $6 CH-510-1228 - La Banque Nationale May, 28 1870 $6 CH-510-12
The Canadian Numismatic Company
La Banque Nationale May, 28 1870 $6 CH-510-12-06. No.05753/A. Punch cancelled four times in body of note. A bright Very Fine. Very rare and sought
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,400.00) = 4,400.00
 
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The Bank of Nova Scotia  1918 $20 No.12709229 - The Bank of Nova Scotia 1918 $20 No.127092
The Canadian Numismatic Company
The Bank of Nova Scotia 1918 $20 No.127092 Fine
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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The Royal Bank of Canada 1901  $5  630-10-02-30 - The Royal Bank of Canada 1901 $5 630-10-02-
The Canadian Numismatic Company
The Royal Bank of Canada 1901 $5 630-10-02-02 Kenny engraved "r.brown" about Fine. Only a few examples are known, excessively rare! D...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,750.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,800.00) = 4,800.00
 
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Lot of 3 notes.  The 1913 issues of The Royal31 - Lot of 3 notes. The 1913 issues of The Royal
The Canadian Numismatic Company
Lot of 3 notes. The 1913 issues of The Royal Bank of Canada notes. Includes the $5 , the scarce "Battle ship" $10, and the very scarce &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,100.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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The Royal bank of Canada  1913 $10  CH-No.22332 - The Royal bank of Canada 1913 $10 CH-No.223
The Canadian Numismatic Company
The Royal bank of Canada 1913 $10 CH-No.2231269 VF, scarce and very popular
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,325.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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The Royal bank of Canada  1913 $10  No.60087933 - The Royal bank of Canada 1913 $10 No.600879
The Canadian Numismatic Company
The Royal bank of Canada 1913 $10 No.600879, Fine, nick. The very popular battle ship!
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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The Royal bank of Canada  1913 $20  No.83181634 - The Royal bank of Canada 1913 $20 No.831816
The Canadian Numismatic Company
The Royal bank of Canada 1913 $20 No.831816 F+, populat train note.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,650.00
Sold to floor for (1,150.00) = 1,150.00
 
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The Royal bank of Canada  1927 $5  No.264413135 - The Royal bank of Canada 1927 $5 No.2644131
The Canadian Numismatic Company
The Royal bank of Canada 1927 $5 No.2644131 EF
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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The Traders Bank of Canada  1897 $5  CH-No.4736 - The Traders Bank of Canada 1897 $5 CH-No.47
The Canadian Numismatic Company
The Traders Bank of Canada 1897 $5 CH-No.47830 VF+. Possibly the finest known example surviving of a very rare Bank. Worth a premium bid.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,300.00
Sold to floor for (2,300.00) = 2,300.00
 
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Union bank of Canada  1921 $10  No.046595  Fi37 - Union bank of Canada 1921 $10 No.046595 Fi
The Canadian Numismatic Company
Union bank of Canada 1921 $10 No.046595 Fine+, a nice and attractive example
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to paperboy_57 for (950.00 + 185.25BP) = 1,135.25
 
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PC-2a 1866   $1 #53100 Montreal PMG VG-10, co38 - PC-2a 1866 $1 #53100 Montreal PMG VG-10, co
The Canadian Numismatic Company
PC-2a 1866 $1 #53100 Montreal PMG VG-10, couple of pinholes, rare.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,300.00
Sold to floor for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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PC-2a 1866   $1 #102126 Montreal.  A solid fi39 - PC-2a 1866 $1 #102126 Montreal. A solid fi
The Canadian Numismatic Company
PC-2a 1866 $1 #102126 Montreal. A solid fine example. Rare
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,650.00) = 4,650.00
 
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DC-1a 1870 Ltr A 25¢ VG40 - DC-1a 1870 Ltr A 25¢ VG
The Canadian Numismatic Company
DC-1a 1870 Ltr A 25¢ VG
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 375.00 - 425.00
Sold to floor for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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DC-1a 1870   Ltr A 25¢ Fine41 - DC-1a 1870 Ltr A 25¢ Fine
The Canadian Numismatic Company
DC-1a 1870 Ltr A 25¢ Fine
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 650.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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DC-1a 1870 Ltr A 25¢ CCCS F1542 - DC-1a 1870 Ltr A 25¢ CCCS F15
The Canadian Numismatic Company
DC-1a 1870 Ltr A 25¢ CCCS F15
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 875.00
Sold to paperboy_57 for (400.00 + 78.00BP) = 478.00
 
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DC-1a 1870  25¢ letter 'A'  choice AU-5043 - DC-1a 1870 25¢ letter 'A' choice AU-50
The Canadian Numismatic Company
DC-1a 1870 25¢ letter 'A' choice AU-50
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 3,850.00
Sold to floor for (2,800.00) = 2,800.00
 
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DC-1c 1870  25¢ F-15, Rare inverted type note44 - DC-1c 1870 25¢ F-15, Rare inverted type note
The Canadian Numismatic Company
DC-1c 1870 25¢ F-15, Rare inverted type note (E27-i). Only a few examples are known. Seldom offered. Worth a premium bid.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,300.00
Sold to floor for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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DC-1c 1870  25¢ VF+45 - DC-1c 1870 25¢ VF+
The Canadian Numismatic Company
DC-1c 1870 25¢ VF+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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DC-1c 1870  25¢ EF-4046 - DC-1c 1870 25¢ EF-40
The Canadian Numismatic Company
DC-1c 1870 25¢ EF-40
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 425.00 - 475.00
Sold to floor for (320.00) = 320.00
 
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DC-1c 1870 25 cents  Plain VF47 - DC-1c 1870 25 cents Plain VF
The Canadian Numismatic Company
DC-1c 1870 25 cents Plain VF
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 165.00 - 175.00
Sold to victorianl.. for (49.50 + 9.65BP) = 59.15
 
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Lot of 2 1870 25¢ notes one plain and the other Ltr B48 - Lot of 2 1870 25¢ notes one plain and the other Ltr B
The Canadian Numismatic Company
Lot of 2 1870 25¢ notes one plain and the other Ltr B. Both F/VF.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Lot of three 1870 25 cents  DC-1a, G-6, DC-1b49 - Lot of three 1870 25 cents DC-1a, G-6, DC-1b
The Canadian Numismatic Company
Lot of three 1870 25 cents DC-1a, G-6, DC-1b VG-F, DC-1c F-15.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (230.00) = 230.00
 
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DC-2a-i 1870  $1 #511352, Payable at Montreal50 - DC-2a-i 1870 $1 #511352, Payable at Montreal
The Canadian Numismatic Company
DC-2a-i 1870 $1 #511352, Payable at Montreal F-15, a very nice and clean example. Seldom seen better.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for (3,100.00) = 3,100.00
 
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