50 Dollars - Elizabeth II DC Comics Originals: The Brave and The Bold
| Emitent | Canada |
|---|---|
| Rok | 2017 |
| Typ | Non-circulating coin |
| Nominał | 50 Dollars |
| Waluta | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Skład | Silver (.9999) |
| Waga | 94.4 g |
| Średnica | 55 mm |
| Grubość | |
| Kształt | Round |
| Technika | Milled |
| Orientacja | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Rytownik(zy) | Susan Taylor |
| W obiegu do | |
| Źródło(a) | RCM/MRC#161688, KM#2506 |
| Opis awersu | Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 77 years of age, bare headed, wearing necklace and earrings, facing right. |
|---|---|
| Pismo awersu | Latin |
| Legenda awersu |
ELIZABETH II CANADA 2017 D·G·REGINA P 50 DOLLARS (Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God) |
| Opis rewersu | Superman in flight |
| Pismo rewersu | Latin |
| Legenda rewersu | S |
| Krawędź | Reeded |
| Mennica | |
| Nakład |
2017 - Proof, with selective gold plating - 3 000 |
| ID Numisquare | 1248598700 |
| Dodatkowe informacje |
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Historical Context: Issued by Canada in 2017, this 50 Dollars coin falls within the long reign of Elizabeth II, marking a period of significant innovation in numismatic themes. The "DC Comics Originals: The Brave and The Bold" exemplifies the Royal Canadian Mint's strategic embrace of pop culture. This initiative reflects a broader trend among world mints to attract new collector demographics by licensing popular franchises, expanding commemorative coinage beyond traditional historical or national subjects.
Artistry: The artistic direction for this coin diverges from conventional numismatic portraiture, adapting iconic imagery from the DC Comics universe. While a specific engraver is often uncredited for such licensed adaptations, the reverse design, representing "The Brave and The Bold," showcases a dynamic, illustrative style consistent with graphic novel aesthetics. The obverse features Susanna Blunt's effigy of Elizabeth II, a standard design for Canadian coinage of this era, providing a traditional anchor to the contemporary pop culture theme.
Technical/Grading: Struck in .9999 pure silver, this substantial coin (94.4 grams, 55 mm) demonstrates the exceptional technical precision characteristic of the Royal Canadian Mint. Collectors should observe the high-relief elements within the comic book design, particularly the intricate details of the characters' costumes and dynamic poses, which are typically well-defined. The large planchet facilitates a robust strike, capturing minute design elements with remarkable clarity and ensuring excellent preservation of detail on the highest points.