Elizabeth II - 50 Cents 1964

Country: Canada. Queen Elizabeth II
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1964 (1959-1964)
Value: 50 Cents (0.5)
Currency: Canadian Dollar (1858-Date)
Mintage: 9,377,676
Composition: Silver (.800)
Weight: 11.66 g
Diameter: 29.72 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade: AU
References: KM# 56, Schön# 54

Obverse:
The portrait in right profile of Elizabeth II, when she was 27 years old, is surrounded with the inscription "ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA" (Elizabeth II, Queen by the grace of God).

Lettering: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA

Engraver: Mary Gillick.

Reverse:
The Royal Coat of Arms of Canada, proclaimed by King George V on November 21, 1921 and updated in 1957, are surrounded with the face value and the inscription "CANADA".

Lettering:
19 64
CANADA 50 CENTS

Engraver: Thomas Shingles.

Edge:
Reeded.

Reference : KM# 56, Schön# 54

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces3...

Collection : Canada - Monnaies et Tokens