George V - 10 Cents 1936

Country: Canada. King George V.
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1936 (1920-1936)
Value: 10 Cents (0.10 CAD)
Currency: Canadian Dollar (1858-)
Mintage: 2,460,871
Composition: Silver (.800)
Weight: 2.2 g
Diameter: 18.034 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade: VF/F
References: KM# 23a / Schön# 21a

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:
10
CENTS
CANADA
1936

Engraver: W.H.J. Blakemore.

Edge:
Milled.

The background regarding the Dot issues (Cent, 10 Cents, and 25 Cents) relates to the passing of George V and the abdication of the throne by Edward VIII. It was commonplace for the bust of the king, in this case George V, to remain on coinage through the remainder of the calendar year, while the creation of dies for the new king was underway. However, Edward VIII's abdication on December 10, 1936 halted production of the obverse, leaving less than 30 days to decide how to handle the following year's currency, and not enough time to complete obverse dies for successor George VI. The result was to continue using the effigy of George V, but to add a dot on the reverse--either below the date, as it is on the 1936 Cent, or below the bow on the wreath as it is on the 10 and 25 Cents-to confirm the issuance was for 1937. Despite the shortage of these denominations, the Cent and 10 Cents were never released into circulation, with speculation that the whole of the mintages were melted. Though, that was not the case, as there are three known examples of the 1936 Dot Cent and 4 known of the 1936 Dot 10 Cents.

Referencia : KM# 23a, Schön# 21a

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

Colección : Canada - Monnaies et Tokens