£950.00
The 1914 Canada 50 Cents features King George V on the obverse and the Canadian coat of arms on the reverse. Struck at the Ottawa Mint, this low-mintage issue of just 160,128 pieces is a key date, particularly scarce in higher grades.
1914 George V Canada 50 Cents – Low Mintage Key Date
Issued under the reign of King George V, the 1914 Canada 50 Cents stands as one of the most sought-after dates in the pre-Confederation silver series. With a mintage of only 160,128, it is among the lowest outputs of the denomination, making it a cornerstone for collectors pursuing an early 20th-century Canadian type set.
The obverse depicts a crowned bust of King George V facing left, designed by Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal. The surrounding legend reads GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND: IMP: translating to “George V, by the Grace of God, King and Emperor of India.”
The reverse bears the traditional Canadian design by W.H.J. Blakemore, featuring a crowned shield flanked by maple leaves and surmounted by the denomination and date. The detailed engraving reflects Canada’s growing national identity prior to the First World War.
Highly collectable due to its low mintage and often challenging condition, the 1914 issue commands strong demand among serious numismatists, particularly in problem-free, lightly circulated, or Mint State examples.
Specifications:
Date: 1914
Monarch: George V (1910–1936)
Denomination: 50 Cents
Metal: .925 Silver
Weight: 11.62 g (approx.)
Diameter: 29.72 mm (approx.)
Edge: Reeded
Mint: Ottawa
Obverse: Crowned bust of George V facing left; legend GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND: IMP:
Reverse: Canadian coat of arms within maple wreath; legend CANADA 50 CENTS 1914
Engraver: Obverse by Sir E.B. Mackennal; reverse by W.H.J. Blakemore
Mintage: 160,128
Reference: Spink NA#, Charlton 50c1914
This scarce and historic issue is highly sought after, representing one of the key 20th-century Canadian silver coins prized for both rarity and beauty.
