Canada 1915 25 cents

Ponterio sale 177, lot 13082

This specimen was lot 13082 in Ponterio sale 177 (Chicago, August 2013), where it sold for $999. The catalog description^[1] noted, "CANADA. 25 Cents, 1915. PCGS AU-53." This type was struck 1912-19 at the Ottawa mint. This date is the key for the type. In 1920, the silver content was lowered to 0.800 fine but the design remained unchanged (KM 24a).

Recorded mintage: 242,382.

Specification: 5.83 g, 0.925 fine silver, .173 troy oz ASW, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: KM-24.

Source:

• 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]Ponterio, Richard, Ponterio sale 177: The August 2013 Chicago ANA Auction, World Coins, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers, LLC, 2013.

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