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1 Dollar - George VI Royal Visit
1939 year| Silver (.800) (.800 silver .200 copper) | 23.33 g | 36.00 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1939 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 CAD = USD 0.74 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) (.800 silver .200 copper) |
| Weight | 23.33 g |
| Diameter | 36.00 mm |
| Thickness | 2.84 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#450 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
The Canadian Parliament Buildings in Ottawa are surrounded with the latin inscription "FIDE SVORVM REGNAT" (he reigns by the faith of his people), the inscription "CANADA" and the face value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIDE SVORVM REGNAT
CANADA
1939
1 DOLLAR
Translation: He reigns by the faith of his people
Engraver: Emanuel Otto Hahn
Edge
Milled
Comment
Note that the engraver's initials 'HP' appear below the portrait of the King. There are two varieties that revolve around these initials: double HP and triple HP. The varieties come from double or triple striking of these initials.For example, a double HP could be identified by two lines in between the 'H'.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1939 Canadian Silver Dollar commemorating George VI's royal visit is that it was the first coin to feature a reigning monarch on a Canadian coin. This was a significant departure from the traditional practice of featuring allegorical figures or symbols on Canadian coins, and marked a turning point in the country's numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 1363816 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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