© PCGS
© PCGS
5 Dollars - George V Pattern
1928 year| Bronze | 4.18 g | 21.7 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1928 |
| Value | 5 Dollars (5 CAD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.18 g |
| Diameter | 21.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#331277 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Modified Canadian arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANADA
FIVE DOLLARS · 1928 ·
Designer: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Dollars - George V (Pattern) 1928 from Canada is a rare and unique coin, with only 500 pieces minted. It was designed by Edgar Bertram MacKennal, a renowned Canadian artist and sculptor, and features a portrait of King George V on the obverse side. The reverse side depicts a maple leaf, a common symbol of Canada, surrounded by the coin's denomination and the year of issue. Interestingly, this coin was never officially released into circulation, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
