Old Worn Coin Found...

[ecastro111]

Hi,

Found this forgotten coin in the corner of a house vacant for years. Its the size of a quarter and pretty worn. I think its Canadian but its hard to say since all that is visible is 25 and the year 1913 and some Latin words. Any help identifying it would be greatly appreciated

Thanks,
Ernie

 

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[PBK]

Canadian 25¢ piece. Appears to be dated 1913 or maybe 1918. Portrait is that of King George V of Great Britain. The metal is .925 fine, or sterling, silver. The designer of the coin was E. B. MacKennal.

Mintage for 1913: 2,213,5995. Mintage for 1918: 4,175,649

 

[ecastro111]

Thanks, that was fast Had no idea on the coin since I only have a Red book for US mintage.

Thanks Again,
Ernie

 

[PBK]

Glad I could help!

By the way, the inscription around the portrait is abbreviated Latin and translates as follows:

"George V, by the grace of God, king [of Great Britain] and Emperor of India."

 

[djabend]

Here is one on Ebay in better condition


http://cgi.ebay.com/Canada-1913-25-Cents-925-SILVER-Coin-George-V-Nice-CV_W0QQitemZ150181959664QQihZ005QQcategoryZ3385QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

HH,
Donny

 

[ecastro111]

Now thats a "beauty"!

 

[Mackaydon]

A few years ago that coin in VG-8 condition (yours??) was worth about $2.25.
Great find NTL.
Don........