Canada 1931 25 cents

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Heritage sale 3024, lot 23464
photo courtesy Heritage Auction Galleries

This specimen was lot 23464 in Heritage sale 3024 (Chicago, April 2013), where it sold for $2,467.50. The catalog description[1] noted, "George V 25 Cents 1931, MS65 PCGS Belzberg, incredibly lustrous with virtually pristine surfaces, a premium coin for this designation. From The Nikita Collection." The type was struck in sterling silver 1912-19 and in 0.800 fine silver 1920-36. The depression which set in after World War One caused mintages to drop. This date is readily available up thru Extremely Fine but scarce in choice condition.

Recorded mintage: 537,815.

Specification: 5.83 g, 0.800 fine silver, .150 troy oz ASW, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: KM 24a.

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]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and David Michaels, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3024, featuring the Kairos and Elizabeth McPhall Charters Collections, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2013.

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