10 Dollars - George V

€10,316.00
IssuerCanada
Year1912-1914
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value10 Dollars
CurrencyDollar (1858-date)
CompositionGold (.900) (.900 gold .100 copper)
Weight16.72 g
Dimensions26.92 mm
Thickness2.08 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RCM/MRC#124010, KM#27, RCM/MRC#124011, RCM/MRC#124012, Fr#3
Obverse descriptionBust of King George V, wearing a crown, facing left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND:IMP:
(Translation: Georges V by the Grace of God King and Emperor of India)
Reverse descriptionThe Canada coats of arms as given by Queen Victoria on May 26, 1868. They lie on top of 2 crossed maple branches. The shield is split in 4 parts, showing the coats of arms of the 4 provinces that created the Canada - Ontario: 3 maple leaves below the St-George cross - Quebec: 2 lilies at the top, a lion in the center and 3 maple leaves at the bottom - New-Brunswick: an ancient galion with a lion above - Nova Scotia: From top to bottom, 2 thistles, a salmon and another thistle  This reverse is considered as the most beautiful on a Canadian coin
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCANADA 1914 TEN DOLLARS
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1912  - - 74 759
1913  - - 149 232
1914  - - 140 068
Catalog ID5394230350
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