George VI - 25 Cents 1939

Country: Canada. King George VI (1936-1952)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1939 (1937-1947)
Value: 25 Cents (0.25)
Currency: Canadian Dollar (1858-Date)
Mintage: 3,532,495
Composition: Silver (.800)
Weight: 5.6 g
Diameter: 23.62 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade: VF/XF
References: KM# 35, Schön# 35

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:
HP

Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget

Reverse:
A caribou is accompanied with the face value and surrounded with the inscription "CANADA".

Lettering:
CANADA 1939
25
Cents
H

Engraver: Emanuel Otto Hahn

Edge:
Reeded.

Riferimento : KM# 35, Schön# 35

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

Collezione : Canada - Monnaies et Tokens