Canada 1901 25 cents
This type was struck 1870-1901 at the London and Heaton mints. This date is fairly common, tho all the dates are rare in high grade. This specimen was lot 32152 in Heritage sale 3041 (Chicago, August 2015), where it sold for $5,170. The catalog description[1] noted, "Canada, Victoria 25 Cents 1901 MS66 PCGS, London mint. Presenting full-bodied luster that leaps from the surfaces, this final year in the series features the impeccably-styled portrait of Queen Victoria. The boldness of this offering comes in two forms--first in its pristine quality and second in its dramatic color. Even under magnification, this coin does not disappoint. The fields are resoundingly clear of handling, with only a few, small ticks noted on the Queen's neck, and the devices are fully-rendered in crisp fashion, sitting high atop the surrounding expanse. Delicately highlighted by a spectrum of iridescent hues, this piece immediately draws you in with both vibrant and subtle shades of marine blue, mauve, and champagne. And, at present time this coin is among only four other examples in this top designation; however, the jewel-like tones of this example exceed any numerical quantification, and further promote the excellence of this specimen. Ex. Landon Collection."
Recorded mintage: 640,000.
Specification: 5.81 g, 0.925 fine silver, .173 troy oz ASW, reeded edge.
Catalog reference: KM 5.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- Cross, W. K., The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins, 62nd Ed., Toronto: Charlton International, 2008.
- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and David Michaels, Heritage World & Ancient Coins Auction 3041, featuring the Eric Beckman Collection of Canadian Coins, the Kaiser Collection of German Gold Coins and the Rudman Collection of Mexican Coins, Part I, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2015.
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