George VI - 1 Dollar 1949 - Welcome Newfoundland

Country: Canada. King George VI.
Type: Circulating commemorative coin
Years: 1949
Value: 1 Dollar (1)
Currency: Canadian Dollar (1858-Date)
Mintage: 672,218
Composition: Silver (.800)
Weight: 23.3 g
Diameter: 36.06 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade: XF/AU
References: KM# 47, Schön# 46

Commemorative issue:
Accession of Newfoundland to Canada.

Obverse:
The portrait of King George VI surrounded with the inscription "GEORGIVS VI DEI GRATIA REX".

Lettering: GEORGIVS VI DEI GRATIA REX

Translation: George VI King by the Grace of God

Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget 

Reverse:
The Matthew, the ship historians believe John Cabot was sailing when he discovered Newfoundland, and the Latin inscription "FLOREAT TERRA NOVA" (may the New Found Land flourish) below, surrounded with the face value and the inscription "CANADA".

Lettering:
CANADA
FLOREAT TERRA NOVA
1949
DOLLAR

Translation:
Canada
May Newfoundland Flourish
1949
Dollar

Engraver: Thomas Shingles

Edge:
Milled.

Référence : KM# 47, Schön# 46

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

Collection : Canada - Monnaies et Tokens