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The E-Sylum: Volume 26, Number 19, May 7, 2023, Article 23

TCNC EXTRAVAGANZA SALE SELECTIONS

Here are some lots that caught my eye in the May 23 Extravaganza sale from The Canadian Numismatic Company. -Editor

  1921 Canadian Half Dollar

1921 50¢ PCGS Superb Gem Mint State-66. The King of Canadian coins. Ex Parrino & Ex Norweb example. Tied with only 1 other example for Finest known! An Absolute supreme example with mild pink and purple like tones over extensive and strong lustre. PCGS has certified only 2 examples of this extremely rare piece in Mint State-66, the population report shows 3 but only 2 pieces remain in PCGS MS-66 holders. A highly attractive and beautiful example to add to the best of collections! The auctioneer believes that it is extremely unlikely that any similar or better example will ever be found this nice or offered for sale, making this an unique opportunity to acquire this amazing Canadian classic rarity. Basically, this could possibly be your unique chance to purchase this elusive treasure. Worth a premium bid. This coin presents an important opportunity for Registry Set collectors. From the Tangen Collection.

To read the complete lot description, see:
1921 50¢ PCGS Superb Gem Mint State-66. The King of Canadian coins. Ex Parrino & Ex Norweb example. Tied with only 1 other exam (https://auctions.canadiancoinsandpapermoney.com/auction/217/the-extravaganza-sale-major-sale/session/418/lot/259)

  1867 Canadian Bank of Commerce $1

The Canadian Bank of Commerce; 1867 $1 CH75-10-02a #39459, Legacy Currency Grading Very Good-10. Minor restorations. Nice eye appeal and good margins on this very early issued note.

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The Canadian Bank of Commerce; 1867 $1 CH75-10-02a #39459, Legacy Currency Grading Very Good-10. Minor restorations. Nice eye (https://auctions.canadiancoinsandpapermoney.com/auction/217/the-extravaganza-sale-major-sale/session/432/lot/440)

  1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce $5

The Canadian Bank of Commerce; 1917 $5 #B819726 CH-75-16-04-06a, Legacy Currency Grading Gem Uncirculated-65PPQ. This is a bright and pristine issue with great eye appeal.

To read the complete lot description, see:
The Canadian Bank of Commerce; 1917 $5 #B819726 CH-75-16-04-06a, Legacy Currency Grading Gem Uncirculated-65PPQ. This is a br (https://auctions.canadiancoinsandpapermoney.com/auction/217/the-extravaganza-sale-major-sale/session/432/lot/445)

  1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce $20

The Canadian Bank of Commerce; 1917 $20 #058087 CH-75-16-04-20, General manager in Lower case italics. Legacy Currency Grading Choice Very Fine-30. Seldom offered in any grades. Very scarce variety. 5 KNOWN EXAMPLES

To read the complete lot description, see:
The Canadian Bank of Commerce; 1917 $20 #058087 CH-75-16-04-20, General manager in Lower case italics. Legacy Currency Grading (https://auctions.canadiancoinsandpapermoney.com/auction/217/the-extravaganza-sale-major-sale/session/432/lot/447)

  Pokemouche 1 Cent cardboard tokens

Trade Tokens; Pokemouche N.B., In Goods Store Cards 1 Cent issue. Considered to be quite rare for issue. The fact that these are Tokens printed on a light paper/card type material made them increasingly fragile to the elements and many were destroyed. Surviving pieces are impossible to number however, the presence in any sales or Auctions in the last 10-15 yrs is next to none.

To read the complete lot description, see:
Trade Tokens; Pokemouche N.B., In Goods Store Cards 1 Cent issue. Considered to be quite rare for issue. The fact that these (https://auctions.canadiancoinsandpapermoney.com/auction/217/the-extravaganza-sale-major-sale/session/433/lot/665)

  Molsons token

LC-16A1, Breton 562 - Molsons Reeded edge, Thick - ICCS EF40, a nice chocolate brown problem free example with very sharp details.

To read the complete lot description, see:
LC-16A1, Breton 562 - Molsons Reeded edge, Thick - ICCS EF40, a nice chocolate brown problem free example with very sharp detai (https://auctions.canadiancoinsandpapermoney.com/auction/217/the-extravaganza-sale-major-sale/session/433/lot/696)

  Weir-Larminie Encased Postage 10 Cent

MT-7, Breton 568 - 1862 Weir & Larminie Encased 10 Cent Token. A magnificient piece from the unique Canadian series of encased stamp tokens by the famous Weir & Larminie bankers and specie brokers from Montreal. Among the nicest around. CCCS AU-50.

To read the complete lot description, see:
MT-7, Breton 568 - 1862 Weir & Larminie Encased 10 Cent Token. A magnificient piece from the unique Canadian series of encase (https://auctions.canadiancoinsandpapermoney.com/auction/217/the-extravaganza-sale-major-sale/session/433/lot/738)

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Wayne Homren, Editor

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