Welcome to The Extravaganza sale. The Rick Johnston Collection Part I of Canadian banknotes, The “Tangen Collection” Part II of Canadian coins, The “Southern Ontario Collection” of Canadian coins, medals and banknotes. Includes an amazing 1917 $100 from The Imperial Bank in VF condition, an 1887 $2 in Choice EF grade, a stunning 1900 $4 in EF grade. The two Jewels of The “Tangen Collection” are the King of Canadian coins, a 1921 50 cents in PCGS Mint State-66 and the very rare key date 1889 Ten cents in Choice Mint State-63. The “Southern Ontario Collection”, offers a superb selection of Error & Fancy serial numbered notes including eight Ten million issues. Also featuring in this auction: an elusive Dominion of Canada 1870 $2; a Commercial Bank of Manitoba 1891 $10; a gorgeous 1905 50 cents in choice Uncirculated-63 and so much more.
#258
1920 Wide O, 50¢ PCGS Superb Gem Mint State-64. Absolutely Spectacular example, blast white with radiant lustrous fields. Razor sharp in all aspects with nice surfaces and a light Cameo finish. An absolute desirable and rare coin in choice condition. Only four known examples in Mint State and only one example grades superior in Gem Mint State-65+ at PCGS. This second best example presents an important opportunity for Registry Set collectors. A must have! Despite catalogue value, worth a premium bid!
Sold for (including buyer's premium): $17925
#259
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! Absolute great eye appeal with a multitude of lime, yellow, emerald laying over fully lustrous surfaces. 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.
Sold for (including buyer's premium): $296250
#260
1931 50¢ ICCS Very Choice Mint State-64. Radiant white lustrous issue. A lovely example.
Sold for (including buyer's premium): $2868
#261
1932 50¢ ICCS Extra Fine-40. Nice well defined key issue.
Sold for (including buyer's premium): $776.75
#262
1936 50¢ ICCS Choice Mint State-63. Radiant white lustrous issue. A stunning coin.
Sold for (including buyer's premium): $1314.50
#263
1938 50¢ ICCS Superb Gem Mint State-66. Top 10 example graded by ICCS/PCGS. Superior Gem eye appeal. Spectacular original emerald, gold and russet tones over strong lustre. This example is tied for finest known example . One of the best Gem example of this scarce date ever handled and seen by TCNC. Extremely rare and desirable. Worth a premium bid. This coin presents an important opportunity for Registry Set collectors. Ex Norweb example
Unsold
#264
1938 50¢ Choice Mint State-62 & 1946 Des in 6 Very Fine-20. Lot of 2 ICCS graded coins.
Sold for (including buyer's premium): $250.95
#265
1949 50¢ & 1950 No Des CCCS Mint State-60. Lot of 2 coins.
Sold for (including buyer's premium): $191.20
#266
Complete Dollar Collection. 1935 to 1986 Includes 53 coins with all key dates. Average grades VF to Mint State. Housed in Large deluxe Wood Presentation case. An attractive set!
Sold for (including buyer's premium): $3435.63
#267
1935 $1 to 1967. Lot of 42 coins VG to UNC average with some Commemorative sinlges. Includes all important dates with only exception 1966 SmBds issue. NOTE: includes 1945, 1947 BL, 1947ML & 1948 as key dates. NO 1947 Ptd.
Sold for (including buyer's premium): $2509.50