Elizabeth II - 50 Cents 1959

Country: Canada. Queen Elizabeth II
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1959 (1959-1964)
Value: 50 Cents (0.5)
Currency: Canadian Dollar (1858-Date)
Mintage: 3,095,535
Composition: Silver (.800)
Weight: 11.45 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
M·G·

Engraver: Mary Gillick.

Reverse:
Crown divides the date above the Royal 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 59
CANADA 50 CENTS

Engraver: Thomas Shingles.

Edge:
Reeded.

Mint:
Royal Canadian Mint, Ottawa, Canada (1908-date).

Reference : KM# 56, Schön# 54

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

Collection : Canada - Monnaies et Tokens