1949 King George VI Canada Silver Quarter
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1949 King George VI Canada Silver Quarter
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Brand: Royal Canadian Mint
1949 King George VI Canada Silver Quarter
Bring a tangible piece of mid-century history into your collection with this gorgeous 1949 Canadian silver quarter. Struck during the post-WWII era under the reign of King George VI, this coin represents an important historical window right before his daughter, Queen Elizabeth II, acceded to the throne. Minted at the historic Royal Mint facility in Ottawa, this coin may have crossed hands during a time of economic boom, traveling through the pockets of early transatlantic travelers, small-town merchants, or northern pioneers. Featuring Emanuel Hahn's iconic Canadian caribou on the reverse side, this highly sought-after collectible serves as a brilliant crossover asset for both discerning numismatists and precious metals investors looking to stack historic world silver.
Country: Canada
Composition: 80% silver, 20% copper
Denomination: 25 Cents (Quarter)
Mintage: 7,988,630
Weight: 0.2056 oz / 5.83 grams
Dimensions: 23.62 mm diameter
Lettering and Edging: Obverse: GEORGIVS VI D : G : REX ET IND : IMP : / Reverse: CANADA 25 CENTS 1949 / Edge: Reeded
Strike Type: Business Strike
Variety: None (Standard circulation issue; note that the inscription includes "IND:IMP:" which was retained for this run)
Coin Designer and Design: Obverse designed by Thomas Humphrey Paget (Bust of King George VI); Reverse designed by Emanuel Hahn (Caribou head profile)
Composition: 80% silver, 20% copper
Denomination: 25 Cents (Quarter)
Mintage: 7,988,630
Weight: 0.2056 oz / 5.83 grams
Dimensions: 23.62 mm diameter
Lettering and Edging: Obverse: GEORGIVS VI D : G : REX ET IND : IMP : / Reverse: CANADA 25 CENTS 1949 / Edge: Reeded
Strike Type: Business Strike
Variety: None (Standard circulation issue; note that the inscription includes "IND:IMP:" which was retained for this run)
Coin Designer and Design: Obverse designed by Thomas Humphrey Paget (Bust of King George VI); Reverse designed by Emanuel Hahn (Caribou head profile)
Condition - Circulated. The coin exhibits localized, even wear across the higher points of the caribou's neck fur and primary antler tips on the reverse. The obverse displays light wear across the details of King George VI’s hair lines and facial profile. It possesses a highly original, untouched gray-silver patina with deep fields and no evidence of harsh cleaning or major structural damage. Overall a very honest, eye-appealing Very Fine (VF) grade example. - See Pictures
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