Canada: Victoria 50 Cents 1900,...

Description

Esteemed MS65 1900 Victoria 50 Cents

Victoria 50 Cents 1900, KM6, MS65 PCGS. The 1900 Victoria 50 Cents is the penultimate issue in the series, with a relatively generous mintage of 118,000 coins. The issue is nonetheless a rarity both in circulated grades and Mint State, even though there are a few more Uncirculated examples certified at PCGS than many of the earlier issues. Although that service has graded an even half-dozen pieces in MS64, the present Gem is the only one so graded, and there are none finer (7/09).

Both sides offer marvelous eye appeal. The original patina shows pinkish-gold predominating on the obverse with glints of ivory, while the reverse boasts a deeper palette with hues of russet and cinnamon. The Queen's cheek in particular and the surfaces throughout are essentially devoid of any mentionable contact. The full strike, pristine surfaces, and original toning add up to an estimable presentation on this finest certified example of the issue. Another prize for the aficionados of this difficult but rewarding Canadian series.
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