Canada: Victoria 25 Cents 1875-H,...

Description

Gorgeous MS64 1875-H 25 Cents

Victoria 25 Cents 1875-H, KM5, MS64 PCGS, Blunt 5 in the date, Ex: Eliasberg. Through a combination of attrition and melting, the 1875-H 25 Cents was reduced to a relative handful of survivors, and collectors prize an example in any grade. The coins circulated to a great extent; the PCGS Population Report shows a cluster of certified survivors in VF grades. As that report also makes clear, Mint State examples are highly elusive. PCGS has graded only four Uncirculated pieces, with this MS64 survivor the best of the lot (7/09). The Charlton Catalogue for 2009 declines to price either variety for the date above AU50, apparently due to a lack of population data from the Canada-centered certification services.

The description given this piece at its last auction appearance, when Heritage offered selections from the world coins collected by Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr., still stands: "... fully original surfaces are blanketed with an ideal blend of soft gray and gold patina with full underlying mint brilliance. The reverse is virtually flawless while the obverse displays two tiny contact marks on the Queen's neck, mentioned for absolute accuracy. This fabulous coin will undoubtedly become one of the legendary pieces in the Canadian series." With this auction appearance, may the legend grow!
From the Canadiana Collection

Metal: Silver
Diameter: 23.88mm
Weight: 5.81g
ASW: 0.1728oz
Mintage: 1,000,000

More information about Canadian Coins. See also: Canada World Coin Nationality.

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