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Country: Canada. King George VI.
Type: Circulating commemorative coin
Years: 1939
Value: 1 Dollar (1)
Currency: Canadian Dollar (1858-Date)
Mintage: 1,363,816
Composition: Silver (.800)
Weight: 23.2 g
Diameter: 36.06 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade: VF20
References: KM# 38, Schön# 38
Commemorative issue:
Visit of His Majesty King George VI and future Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to Ottawa
Obverse:
The portrait in left profile of George VI is surrounded with the inscription "GEORGIVS VI D:G:REX ET IND:IMP" (George VI, King and Emperor of India by the grace of God)
Note that the engraver's initials 'HP' appear below the portrait of the King. There are two varieties that revolve around these initials: double HP and triple HP. The varieties come from double or triple striking of these initials.
For example, a double HP could be identified by two lines in between the 'H'.
Lettering: GEORGIVS VI D:G:REX ET IND:IMP
Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse:
The Canadian Parliament Buildings in Ottawa are surrounded with the latin inscription "FIDE SVORVM REGNAT" (he reigns by the faith of his people), the inscription "CANADA" and the face value
Lettering:
FIDE SVORVM REGNAT
CANADA
1939
1 DOLLAR
Engraver: Emanuel Otto Hahn
Edge:
Milled
Reference : KM# 38, Schön# 38
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4...
Collection : Canada - Monnaies et Tokens