25 Cents - Elizabeth II 1st portrait

Features

Location	Canada
Issuing entity	Royal Canadian Mint
Queen	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1953-1964
Value	25 Cents 0.25 CAD = USD 0.19
Currency	Canadian dollar (1858-date)
Composition	Silver (.800) (.800 silver .200 copper)
Weight	5.83 g
Diameter	23.62 mm
Thickness	1.52 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Number	N# 369
References	KM# 52, Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. And 5 more volumes. Schön# 52 Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany. And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Bust of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 27 years of age, wearing a wreath, facing right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA

Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God

Engraver: Mary Gillick

Reverse

The inscription "CANADA" above with a caribou to the left, the denomination above, and the date to the right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA 1953
25
Cents
H

Engraver: Emanuel Otto Hahn

Edge

Reeded

Mint

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

Comments

0.15 oz ASW

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Date	Mintage	G	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	Frequency
Undetermined
1953	10 546 769	$ 2.70	$ 2.70	$ 2.70	$ 2.90	$ 3.90	$ 6.30	$ 8.80	15%	Large date, high raised pattern, no fold on the shoulder
1953		$ 3.20	$ 3.20	$ 3.40	$ 3.40			$ 15	8%	Small date, fold on the shoulder, mintage included with large date
1954	2 318 891	$ 3.20	$ 3.20	$ 4.00	$ 4.10			$ 93	8%	Small date, fold on the shoulder
1955	9 552 505	$ 2.40	$ 2.40	$ 2.40	$ 3.00	$ 3.60	$ 8.90	$ 31	18%	Small date, fold on the shoulder
1956	11 269 353	$ 2.90	$ 2.90	$ 2.90	$ 3.00	$ 4.00	$ 5.80	$ 8.00	19%	Small date, fold on the shoulder
1957	12 770 190	$ 2.60	$ 2.70	$ 2.80	$ 3.50	$ 3.70	$ 5.20	$ 7.00	20%	Small date, fold on the shoulder
1958	9 336 910	$ 2.00	$ 2.70	$ 3.00	$ 3.00	$ 3.00	$ 6.50	$ 7.70	18%	Small date, fold on the shoulder
1959	13 503 461	$ 2.80	$ 2.80	$ 2.80	$ 3.50	$ 3.70	$ 3.90	$ 6.50	21%	Small date, fold on the shoulder
1960	22 835 327	$ 2.20	$ 2.20	$ 2.90	$ 2.90	$ 3.20	$ 4.20	$ 5.90	29%	Small date, fold on the shoulder
1961	18 164 368	$ 2.40	$ 2.40	$ 2.40	$ 3.40	$ 3.70	$ 5.00	$ 5.80	24%	Small date, fold on the shoulder
1962	29 559 266	$ 1.70	$ 2.80	$ 2.80	$ 3.20	$ 3.20	$ 3.80	$ 6.40	32%	Small date, fold on the shoulder
1963	21 180 652	$ 2.10	$ 2.10	$ 2.70	$ 2.80	$ 3.00	$ 3.50	$ 5.60	26%	Small date, fold on the shoulder
1964	36 479 343	$ 2.60	$ 2.60	$ 2.70	$ 2.70	$ 3.40	$ 3.70	$ 3.90	38%	Small date, fold on the shoulder

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Price
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232323 Lot 62306	Jun 1, 2023	1954 – Small date, fold on the shoulder	UNC	USD 94.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions The George Hans Cook Collection of Canadian Coins Monthly Online Auction 271934 Lot 36300	Aug 25, 2019	1954 – Small date, fold on the shoulder	UNC	USD 74.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 84 Lot 920	May 27, 2023	1954 – Small date, fold on the shoulder		USD 48.03 (EUR 45.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 67 Lot 3014	Sep 24, 2022	1954 – Small date, fold on the shoulder		USD 35.22 (EUR 33.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232013 Lot 64289	Mar 25, 2020	1955 – Small date, fold on the shoulder	UNC (PCGS MS63)	USD 288.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 67 Lot 3015	Sep 24, 2022	1958 – Small date, fold on the shoulder	AU	USD 7.47 (EUR 7.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2023 June 4 Spotlight: Canada World Coins Showcase Auction 61318 Lot 21194	Jun 4, 2023	1962 – Small date, fold on the shoulder	UNC (PCGS MS66+)	USD 396.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 79 Lot 1958	Mar 21, 2023	1963 – Small date, fold on the shoulder	UNC	USD 5.34 (EUR 5.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232049 Lot 61308	Dec 2, 2020	Undetermined	UNC	USD 252.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2019 September 5 - 9 Long Beach Expo World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Long Beach 3076 Lot 33547	Sep 5, 2019	Undetermined	UNC	USD 492.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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