1 Cent - George VI Pattern strike

Features

Location Canada
Issuing entity Royal Canadian Mint
King George VI (1936-1952)
Type Pattern
Year 1937
Value 1 Cent (0.01 CAD)
Currency Canadian dollar (1858-date)
Composition Brass
Weight 3.1 g
Diameter 19.11 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number N# 103745
References KM# TS5
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Head of King George VI facing left.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GEORGIVS VI D:G:REX ET IND:IMP:

Unabridged legend: GEORGIVS VI DEI GRATIA REX ET INDIA IMPERATOR

Translation: George VI, by the grace of God, King and Emperor of India

Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget Read more on Wikipedia

Thomas Humphrey Paget OBE was an English medal and coin designer and modeller. Paget's designs are indicated by the initials 'HP'. Paget was first approached by the Royal Mint in 1936 after the accession of King Edward VIII. Paget's recommendation had come via his earlier design for the obverse of a medal featuring the then-Prince of Wales.

Reverse

Date under maple leaves and value.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1 CENT
1937
CANADA

Engraver: George Kruger Gray Read more on Wikipedia

George Kruger Gray was an English artist, best remembered for his designs of coinage and stained glass windows.

Edge

Plain

Mint

Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa, Canada (1908-date)

Comments

Thick planchet.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1937  $ 2800

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Past sales

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Heritage Auctions
2020 January 12 - 13 World Coins Signature Auction - New York 3081
Lot 30269
Internet Archive
Jan 13, 2020 UNC USD 2160.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Cent - George VI (Pattern strike)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Cent - George VI (Pattern strike)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Cent - George VI (Pattern strike)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Cent - George VI (Pattern strike)
Heritage Auctions
2019 August 15 ANA World's Fair of Money World Coins Platinum Night Auction - Chicago 3075
Lot 31049
Internet Archive
Aug 15, 2019 UNC USD 3840.00
(incl. buyer's premium)

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