George V - 25 Cents 1917

Country: Canada. King George V.
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1917 (1912-1919)
Value: 25 Cents (0.25 CAD)
Currency: Canadian Dollar (1858-)
Mintage: 3,365,644
Composition: Silver (.925)
Weight: 5.8 g
Diameter: 23.62 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade: VG08
References: KM# 24, Schön# 22

Obverse:
The portrait in left profile of George V is surrounded with the inscription "GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND:IMP" (George V, King and Emperor of India by the grace of God).

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

Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal.

Reverse:
The face value, accompanied with the inscription "CANADA", is surrounded with two maple boughs and a crown.

Lettering:
25
CENTS
CANADA
1917

Engraver: W.H.J. Blakemore.

Edge:
Reeded.

Reference : KM# 24, Schön# 22

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

Collection : Canada - Monnaies et Tokens