8th May, 2024 10:30 GMT/BST
Coins & Banknotes
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Canada, Hudson's Bay Company Promissory Note, One Pound 1870, serial no. 6299, unissued remainder note with counterfoil, dated 1st June 1870, ink cancelled (Pick S1098r2, Gingras 341, Ryan 30c); one horizontal and three vertical folds, some creasing o/wise clean and crisp, near very fine and rare
This group of Hudson's Bay Company Promissory Notes was discovered along with a collection of papers and documents inside a suitcase during a house clearance. The majority of the papers had the family name Stacpole on them, but one particular document stood out - a receipt for the awarding of a World War One War Badge. The receipt lists the name F.A. Stacpole, who was an assistant to Hudson's Bay Company governor Sir Patrick Ashley Cooper in the 1930s and 1940s. While this is not conclusive proof, it is likely that these notes once belonged to the same F.A. Stacpole and were acquired during his time at the Hudson's Bay Company. A copy of the War Badge receipt is provided with each note.
More information regarding the series can be found in Larry Gingras's book: 'Medals, Tokens & Paper Money of The Hudson's Bay Company', and, Michael Ryan's excellent paper (available online): 'Paper Money of a 'Peculiar Character': The Notes of The Hudson's Bay Company, 1820-1870,' thanks to Michael Ryan for his help and advice regarding the series.
Sold for £1,100
Estimated at £200 - £300
Auction: Coins & Banknotes, 8th May, 2024
The Coins and Banknotes Sale on 8th May will showcase a broad and diverse range of lots comprising ancient coins, hammered, early milled, gold and silver bullion, and an interesting banknote section. The sale is expected to attract collectors from all numismatic fields.
Some of the noteworthy lots include a George VI 1937 4-coin gold proof set, one of only 5001 minted, a rare William IV first bust sovereign 1832, and a very pleasing George V 1935 proof crown, one of only 2500 minted. Two rare Tortola counter-stamped cut dollars are also expected to generate a lot of interest, as well as a small collection of Hudson’s Bay Promissory notes, found in an assortment of papers belonging to a family member of a former HBC employee.
The bullion section is well represented with a large number of sovereigns, gold eagles, and Austrian ducats. Finally, the sale boasts an extensive modern proof coin section, featuring collectable Royal Mint coinage, and a substantial collection of Australian, American, Canadian, and British silver bullion coins.
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