Canada 1910 5 cents

Heritage sale 3022, part of lot 26749

photo courtesy Heritage Auction Galleries

This specimen was part of lot 26749 in Heritage sale 3022 (New York, January 2013), which sold for $763.75. The catalog description^[2] noted, "Lot of Eleven Mint State Coins, Cents, 5 Cents and 10 Cents coins. Victoria-George VI. A most impressive grouping. Careful examination is a must." This type, struck 1902-10, is common in grades up thru Extremely Fine. The "Pointed Leaves" variety is common while the "Round Leaves" variety is scarce.

Recorded mintage: 3,850,325.

Specification: 1.15 g, .925 fine silver, .034 troy oz ASW, 15.5 mm diameter, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: KM 13.

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, 55th Ed., Toronto: Charlton International, 2001.
• ^[2]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and David Michaels, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3022, the Non-Floor Session, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2012.

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