THE TCNC PROMINENCE VI SALE

PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE FULL ISSUE PREV FULL ISSUE

V25 2022 INDEX E-SYLUM ARCHIVE

The E-Sylum: Volume 25, Number 5, January 30, 2022, Article 21

The Canadian Numismatic Company is holding a major sale beginning in February. Here's the press release. -Editor

6 SESSIONS
OVER 2300 LOTS
TWO VOLUMES
VOLUME 1: SESSIONS 1 &2 LOTS 1-763
VOLUME 2: SESSIONS 3-4-5-6 LOTS 764-2313

This auction of more than 2,300 numismatic lots features three major collections joined by selections from over 70 other consignors across North America. The first and second Sessions are highlighted by three attractive coin and banknote collections. The South Shore Collection of Canadian Copper, The MC Collection of Military medals and Canadian bank notes, The Gem Collection of Canadian banknotes and coins.

Volume 2, you will find sessions 3, 4, 5 and 6, it includes a huge assortment of bulk lots including tokens, coins, banknotes and world coins. Please note that there is NO RETURN privilege on bulk lots. Also, you will find a lovely selection of better material such as a Rare Holey dollar, an unlisted BL-19 token, one of the finest North West Company copper token, a couple of rare Lees, a few dozens of high end Canadian coins and banknotes

Also featuring in this auction; an elusive 1870 No LCW 50 cents in Mint State-63. An ultra rare 1887 25 cents in Choice AU55, a fantastic 1872H 10 Cents Gem Mint State-66, a very scarce 1932 50 Cents in Gem Mint State 65. A beautiful 1891 25 cents in Gem Mint State-65+, a stunning 1948 Specimen set. A great Canadian Treasure 1935 $50 French text with serial number F00004 in near Gem condition, a 1967 50 cents Upset dies in Proof condition, a great Proof 1935 $500 French text in Gem condition, a wonderful 1897 $2 Specimen example.

Several top graded coins & banknotes from The Gem collection included in sessions 1 and 2. In addition, a superb selection of very scarce Proof and Specimen banknotes and several others including Rare Serial number issues and error notes. Again, The South Shore Collection holds a premium selection of carefully chosen elusive copper issues.

Most of the coins are graded by ICCS or PCGS and each piece has been care fully selected and is attractive and proper for the grade attributed, some surprises and attractive issues.

The MC Collection offers an outstanding selection of Military medals, decorations and banknotes, the two Jewels of this collection are: the extremely rare sheets from La Banque Du Peuple and The Dominion of Canada 1911 $1 notes. Both are believed to be Unique items. Several other attractive and stunning issues. In a second catalogue, you will find sessions 3, 4, 5 and 6, it includes a huge assortment of bulk lots including tokens, coins, banknotes and world coins. Please note that there is NO RETURN privilege on bulk lots.

This fantastic Prominence Sale VI event should make some spectacular moments and active evenings of auctioning. We expect this to be one of the most prestigious numismatic online events of 2022 featuring several rarities never offered to the public. Our sincere thanks to the consignors for entrusting us with the fantastic task of selling their collections. We hope you enjoy this catalogue as much as we enjoyed making it. This should be a memorable sale!

Lot 36: Militaria; Distinguished Service Order, GRI (George VI), Distinguished Flying Cross (R.F.) dated 1944, India General Service Medal (George VI) 2 Clasps Northwest Frontier 1937-39, 1936-37 to (PLT OFF F.F. Lambert R.A.F), 1939-1945 Star, The Air Crew Europe Star Clasp France and Germany, The Africa Star, The Burma Star (Pacific Clasp), 1939-1945 Defence Medal, 1939-1945 Voluntantary Service Medal, 1939-1945 War Medal, Canada Service Medal, French Republic War Cross. A fabulous montage of 12 medals. Seemingly belonging to F.F. Lambert of the R.A.F.

Lot 124: Nfld 1904H 20¢ PCGS Superb Gem Specimen-68. Great fields with immaculate surfaces. Superb and alluring Specimen example white in colour with some perimeter tints. Priced at $5000 in 65 and unlisted above

Lot 202: 1889 5¢ PCGS Gem Mint State-65. A superb silvery gem example from the Cook Collection. An attractive and scarce date.

Lot 232: 1926 5¢ FAR 6 PCGS Very Choice Mint State-64 They single most difficult date of the series with only 4 coins graded in Gem Mint State-65 at PCGS. An extremely well preserved example.

Lot 256: 1872H 10¢ ICCS MS66. A superb Gem Top example with no better issues graded by ICCS. Coin offers sublime lustrous fields and spectacular sunset tones. An elegant example to add to the best of collections. This coin presents an important opportunity for Registry Set collectors.

Lot 260: 1893 10¢ Round Top 3 PCGS About Uncirculated-50. Actually a nice example for grade with just a hint of light strike on the 3. Overall an appealing key coin. Very scarce and desirable.

Lot 287: 1858 20¢ PCGS Gem Mint State-65. Superb Gem example displaying strong lustre under rustic tones. Coinage strike. 3rd finest graded by PCGS.

Lot 293: 1871H 25¢ ICCS Gem Mint State-65. A Near perfect obverse 2 example. An ICCS #2 example holding reflective fields complimented with a dash of rim edge golden toning. An excellent Victorian quarter.

Lot 301: 1887 25¢ ICCS Choice About Uncirculated-55. Very rare date example, displaying lots of luster and soft beige like tints. This one up for sale is the second best example seen and handled by us. However, there are three examples graded higher. This coin presents an important opportunity for Registry Set collectors and it offers a huge potential for the advanced collector or investor. Worth a premium bid.

Lot 303: 1891 25¢ PCGS Gem Mint State-65+. Those who collect PCGS registry sets know they do not holder in this grade point lightly. This coin is all there and makes a very logical argument to 66. Crisp and full strike with 'onion skin' orange toning starting at the rims. The eye appeal is sublime. Upside is all around this pure key date.

Lot 305: 1892 25¢ PCGS Gem Mint State-65+. A fully struck, hyper gem holding intense underlying luster.

Lot 340: 1870 No Lcw 50¢ ICCS MS63. Intense blues and fire red issue. The strike is quite sharp overall and unsually seen on this variety. Excessively rare for grade. The best example seen and handled by us. This particular coin would represent a major acquisition which will certainly be a highlight in any advanced collection.

Lot 341: 1871 50¢ PCGS/ICCS Choice Mint State-62, Nice high grade Victorian example displaying intense rainbow tones over sharp lustrous fields.

Lot 350: 1905 50¢ ICCS Choice About Uncirculated-58. Key date with full band strike and some sparce obverse toning. This is the second best example seen and handled by TCNC. We sold an MS63 in 2016 for $31,625, From the G. Keller Collection

Lot 354: 1929 50¢ PCGS Superb Gem Mint State-66. An exceptionally toned example with an overlay of pastel hues that intensify with rotation. Original surfaces are without any noteworthy issues, eye-appealing jewel.

Lot 355: 1932 50¢ ICCS MS65. WOW. A superior example, extremely appealing and attractive blast white with full radiant lustre.

Lot 426: 1948 Specimen Set; includes 6 coins all ICCS grade Gem Specimen-65 with exception of Cent and Dime graded Choice Specimen-64. A superb and attractive set, comes with original Box. Wow! A cool set!

Lot 441: UPSET DIES; 1982 $1 Nickel, Constitution, PCGS Gem Mint State-65. Superb example, pristine in all forms with light cameo finish. A gem Coin Alignment Error example.

Lot 541: La Banque Du Peuple; 1845 $5 (£1) CH-575-16-02-30, Uncut Sheet of 4 notes. Important to note that first 3 notes show Double stamped FIVE in green with last note showing only one stamped FIVE. First uncut $5 sheet from this bank ever seen and/or handled by us. Believed to be excessively rare. Worth a premium bid.

Lot 558: The Royal Bank of Canada; 1901 $5 #100613 CH-630-10-02-02, Legacy Currency Grading Choice Very Fine-25. Designated rust stain on face in right margin. An attractive early issue and nice condition.

Lot 559: The Royal Bank of Canada; 1901 $10 #060302 CH-630-10-02-08, Legacy Currency Grading Choice Very Fine-25. Designated with Small edge tear, and rust spot. Very scarce and early issue in nice condition.

Lot 630: 1935 $20 BC-9a #A003552 PMG Choice Uncirculated-62 EPQ. Large Seal variety. A rare high grade example with exceptional paper quality. The centering is off at bottom. Young Queen Elizabeth's portrait is seen on the face of the note. Excessively sacrce and desirable.

Lot 640: 1935 $25 BC-11 #A015786 PMG Gem Uncirculated-65 EPQ. An exceptionally desirable banknote in any grade, and especially so in Gem Uncirculated. A Spectacular full bodied and full coloured issue. A must for the High end collector or investor. This is among the best example seen and handled by TCNC. Worth a premium bid.

Lot 642: 1935 $50 BC-14 #F00004 French text PCGS Very Choice Uncirculated-64PPQ. Wow! An amazing Low numbered example. The Best of The Best, this is a pristine issue with great eye appeal, good margins and superb embossing. This would be an important addition to a major Canadian Museum, financial institution collection or a major highlight of a personal collection. Among the most impressive and most significant Bank of Canada banknote ever offered in our auction. A unique opportunity to acquire a true WOW note. A 'tasty' find for any serious collector and will most certainly serve as an absolute treasure in their collection. Excessively rare. Worth a premium bid.