1914 CANADA $10 GOLD
BANK OF CANADA HOARD
- Listing Type:
- This item is Cataloged Online in my Personal Coin Collection
- Quantity:
- 1
- Certified by:
- NGC
- Certification Number:
- 3768830-173
- Condition or Grade of Item:
- MS 64
Item Description
10 Dollars - George V
Features
| Issuer | Canada  |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1912-1914 |
| Value | 10 Dollars 10 CAD = USD 7.31 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) (.900 gold .100 copper) |
| Weight | 16.72 g |
| Diameter | 26.92 mm |
| Thickness | 2.08 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number |
N#
10316
 |
| References | RCM/MRC# 124010-124012, KM# 27, Fr# 3 |
Obverse
Bust of King George V, wearing a crown, facing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND:IMP:
Unabridged legend: GEORGIVS V DEI GRATIA REX ET INDIA IMPERATOR
Translation: Georges V by the Grace of God King and Emperor of India
Designer: Edgar Bertram MacKennal
Reverse
The Canada coats of arms as given by Queen Victoria on May 26, 1868. They lie on top of 2 crossed maple branches. The shield is split in 4 parts, showing the coats of arms of the 4 provinces that created the Canada
- Ontario: 3 maple leaves below the St-George cross
- Quebec: 2 lilies at the top, a lion in the center and 3 maple leaves at the bottom
- New-Brunswick: an ancient galion with a lion above
- Nova Scotia: From top to bottom, 2 thistles, a salmon and another thistle
This reverse is considered as the most beautiful on a Canadian coin
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANADA
1914
TEN DOLLARS
Designer: William Henry James Blakemore
Edge
Reeded
