George VI - 10 Cents 1940

Country: Canada. King George VI (1936-1952)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1940 (1937-1947)
Value: 10 Cents (0.10)
Currency: Canadian Dollar (1858-Date)
Mintage: 16,526,470
Composition: Silver (.800)
Weight: 2.2 g
Diameter: 18.034 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade: F12
References: KM# 34, Schön# 34

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).

Lettering:
GEORGIVS VI D:G:REX ET IND:IMP:

Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget

Reverse:
The Bluenose under sail, a Canadian schooner from Nova Scotia, a celebrated racing ship and a symbol of the province, is surrounded with the face value and the inscription "CANADA"

Lettering:
CANADA
1940
10 CENTS

Engraver: Emanuel Otto Hahn

Edge:
Milled

Referencia : KM# 34, Schön# 34

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

Colección : Canada - Monnaies et Tokens