George V - 25 Cents 1911

Country: Canada. King George V.
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1911
Value: 25 Cents (0.25 CAD)
Currency: Canadian Dollar (1858-)
Mintage: 1,721,341
Composition: Silver (.925)
Weight: 5.8 g
Diameter: 23.62 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade: VF (Damages Scratches)
References: KM# 18, Schön# 17

Obverse:
The portrait in left profile of George V is surrounded with the inscription "GEORGIVS V REX ET IND:IMP" (George V, King and Emperor of India)

Notice that there is no reference to the King's ruling "by the grace of God" (DEI GRATIA). This omission resulted in a public outcry and the Mint modified the coinage tools to create the legend "DEI GRA:" in later issues.

Lettering: GEORGIVS V 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:
25
CENTS
CANADA
1911

Engraver: W.H.J. Blakemore

Edge:
Reeded

Référence : KM# 18, Schön# 17

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

Collection : Canada - Monnaies et Tokens