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Obverse Description
Laureate portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
Reverse Description
Coat of arms design.
Catalog Information
GSID:
16897
Designer:
Mary Gillick, Thomas Shingles, G.E.Kruger Gray
Obverse Designer:
Mary Gillick, Thomas Shingles
Obverse Lettering:
ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
Reverse Designer:
G.E. Kruger Gray, Thomas Shingles
Reverse Lettering:
50 CENTS, CANADA, 1953
Fineness:
0.8
Weight (gr):
11.66 gr
Weight (oz):
0.3749 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3 oz
Coin Rulers Name:
Elizabeth II
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
29.72
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Coat of Arms
Variety 2:
Strap, Large Date
Coin Date:
1953
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Royal Canadian Mint
Mintage:
1,630,429
Coinage Type:
Canadian Half Dollars
Coinage Years:
1953-1967
Composition:
Silver
PCGS #:
32237
Krause #:
KM-53
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Coin Value History
1953 50c Coat of Arms, Strap, Large Date MS (KM-53)
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1953 50c Coat of Arms, Strap, Large Date MS (KM-53)
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| MS65 | $310.00 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | $80.00 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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