George V - 1 Cent 1917

Country: Canada. King George V.
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1917 (1912-1920) 
Value: 1 Cent (0.01)
Currency: Canadian Dollar (1858-Date)
Mintage: 11,889,254
Composition: Bronze
Weight: 5.6 g
Diameter: 25.4 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade: XF45 (corrosion)
References: KM# 21, Schön# 19

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:
B. M.

Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal

Reverse:
The face value, accompanied with the inscription "CANADA", is encircled with maple leaves wrapped around a vine.

Lettering:
ONE
CENT
CANADA
1917

Engraver: W.H.J. Blakemore

Edge:
Plain.

Reference : KM# 21, Schön# 19

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4...

Collection : Canada - Monnaies et Tokens