© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; Piedfort SML
2010 year| Silver (.9999) | 31.39 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2010 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 CAD = USD 3.69 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 31.39 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 4.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#136903 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Maple leaf on 45 degree angle left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANADA
9999 9999
2010
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Coins known as "piedforts" (heavy weights in Old French) first appeared in medieval Europe. By deliberately making their coin templates heavy and thick, coiners avoided any confusion with ordinary coins. This extra weight and substance appealed to kings and nobles alike, and soon piedforts were readily displayed in the opulent courts of Europe as symbols of wealth and power. That's what these exceptionally thick and heavy pieces in pure gold and silver are all about.*NOTE: Usually, a piedfort is a coin struck from a thicker-than-normal planchette, so piedforts are twice as thick as a regular coin. In this case, our 2010 Silver Maple Leaf piedfort has the same diameter as a 0.5-ounce Silver Maple Leaf coin, but contains twice as much pure silver, making it an exceptionally thick coin, a characteristic unique to piedforts.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2010 Canadian $5 Silver Elizabeth II (2nd portrait; Piedfort SML) coin is that it has a unique edge design, featuring a repeating pattern of the letter "C" (for Canada) and the maple leaf motif, which is a distinctive feature of Canadian coinage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6843 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait; Piedfort SML) 2010 coin.
