George V - One Cent 1917 C Newfoundland

Country: Newfoundland, Canada. King George V.
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1917 C (1913-1936)
Value: 1 Cent (0.01 NFD)
Currency: Dollar (1865-1949)
Mintage: 702,350
Composition: Bronze
Weight: 5.5 g
Diameter: 25.47 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade: F15 (Edge Damaged)
References: KM# 16

Obverse:
Portrait of crowned George V, facing left.

Lettering: GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND:IMP:

Translation:
George V, Dei Gratia Rex et Indiae Imperator
George V, By the grace of God, King and Emperor of the Indies

Engraver: Edgar Bertram Mackennal.

Reverse:
Garland of purple pitcher plants (the island's emblematic insectivore plant) and oak leaves. The Royal Crown and the year of issue are visible in the centre of the coin.

Lettering:
ONE CENT
1917 C
NEWFOUNDLAND

Engraver: Horace Morehen.

Edge:
Plain.

Referenz : KM# 16

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Sammlung : Canada - Monnaies et Tokens