Canada 1934 25 cents
This specimen was lot 4271 in Goldberg sale 74 (Los Angeles, June 2013), where it sold for $1,035. The catalog description[1] noted, "Canada. 25 Cents, 1934. King George V. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated with beautiful multi-color toning; the obverse with golden russet, electric blue and violet hues about the periphery; the reverse stunning in its overall iridescence. A gorgeous specimen and rare this nice. NGC graded MS-64." This type was struck 1920-36 and is common in circulated condition. Earlier dates (1912-19, KM 24) were made from 0.925 fine silver. This is a somewhat better date.
Recorded mintage: 384,350.
Specification: 5.83 g, 0.800 fine silver, .150 troy oz ASW, 23.5 mm diameter, designed by E. B. MacKennal.
Catalog reference: KM-24a.
- Cross, W. K., The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins, 62nd Ed., Toronto: Charlton International, 2008.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Goldberg, Ira, Larry Goldberg, John Lavender and Steven Harvey, Goldberg Sale 74: the pre-Long Beach Sale, featuring the Arden Collection, Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, 2013.
Link to:
- 1933 25 cents
- 1934 5 cents
- 1934 10 cents
- 1934 50 cents
- 1935 25 cents
- Coins and currency dated 1934
- return to coins of Canada