Summary
50 Cents, Issued by, Canada, 1908
Minted by Ottawa branch of Royal Mint
Other Details: Part of cased set of 1908 Specimen Strikes
Obverse Description
Crowned and draped bust of the King facing right; around, EDWARDVS VII DEI GRATIA REX IMPERATOR; the artist's initials, DES, in field below bust
Reverse Description
At centre within a sweet maple wreath in three lines, 50 CENTS 1908; above, a crown
Edge Description
Milled
Significance
Specimen strike of the first Canadian coinage. The first coin struck at the Ottawa Branch of the Royal Mint, on 2 January 1908, was a 50 cent piece.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
1908 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
George W. de Saulles - Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1902
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
29 mm (Outside Diameter), 11.648 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#12
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
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