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Treaty medal was a ‘place-holder’ issued to and owned by Saulteaux chief
These two auction images of the Indian Treaty Medal, accompanied by a red ribbon, were featured as Lot 424 in the Oct. 4 Geoffrey Bell Auctions sale. They show scratches on the reverse that obscure some letters, while the obverse features a portrait of Queen Victoria. (Photos courtesy of G. Bell Auctions)
Ian Laing, owner of Gatewest Coins in Winnipeg, recently unearthed an extraordinary piece of Canadian history: a treaty medal with direct ties to the signing of Treaty 4. The well-known longtime dealer, who has been a prominent figure in the numismatic world for almost six decades, made this significant discovery during Geoffrey Bell Auctions’ Oct.... Continue reading →
Penny collection draws heated bids at Bell’s Toronto Coin Expo sale
The popular Youth Workshop and Auction returns this Saturday at the Toronto Coin Expo. (CCN file photo)
Collectors were energized by fierce bidding and impressive results as rare pennies, exceptional varieties, Indigenous peace medals and specialized decimals took centre stage at Geoffrey Bell Auctions’ Fall Sale, held Friday, Oct. 4 during the Toronto Coin Expo. Brian Bell, the New Brunswick-based auctioneer, hailed the event as a “very solid auction,” with standout performances... Continue reading →