Posted 09/02/2016 07:26 am
Still some incredibly good bargains to be had, especially in the half dollars and that 1913-C gold sovereign. The 1913-C had a mintage of 3,715 pieces, and most of them were melted; this example in MS63 PCGS (and probably better than that) is currently at $2,200. If it were a U.S. gold coin it would be $25,000. PCGS population is 36 in MS63, three in MS63+, only 23 in MS64.
1913-C Gold Sovereign High-End MS63 PCGS
https://coins.ha.com/itm/canada/wor...ption-071515
A lot of collectors are rightly interested in this Gem 1867-1967 Canada silver dollar with the Flying Goose design, which is simply the most gorgeously toned example of this issue I have seen in all my years of collecting and dealing. The Heritage image is too dark but gives some idea ... Here's the PCGS TrueView that is much more color-accurate. If you see this coin in person, you will covet it, not only for the color but the dripping cartwheel luster.
1867-1967 Canada Centennial Gorgeously Toned Silver Dollar MS65 PCGS TrueView Shot
http://www.PCGS.com/cert/32979959
And here's the link to the Heritage auction lot:
1867-1967 Canada Dollar MS65 PCGS-Heritage Auction (Same Coin)
https://coins.ha.com/itm/canada/wor...ption-071515
And one more. This half dollar is known as the 1947 Maple Leaf Curved Right 7 half, because there are also (much more common) 1947 Maple Leaf Curved Left 7 halves. There are also both types without the Maple Leaf, so four varieties in all. The Curved Left 7 ML half is also sometimes called the Straight 7 ML because it's a long, slow curve to the left. And people that use that alternate terminology call the Curved Right 7 ML simply, Curved 7 ML. (Stay with me here.) At any rate, the 1947 Maple Leaf Curved Right 7 half is a classic Canadian rarity. A fellow Canadian collector friend of mine once told me, "Don't ever sell that half dollar because if you do, you'll never find another one." He's right.
When India gained its independence from Great Britain in early 1948, new dies were needed that removed the ET IND IMP (and Emperor of India) from the obverse. Until those dies were received, the coinage just continued into 1948 with the 1947-dated dies, but a small Maple Leaf was added on the reverse next to the date to indicate their actual striking in 1948. Both varieties of 1947 Maple Leaf half are rare, but this one is far more elusive than its sibling. I won't say what I paid for this, but it's a heckuva lot more than the current $400 bid for this piece. The Canadian Coin News Trends prices the 1947 Curved Left 7 Maple Leaf at $2600 in VF20 and $3600 in XF.
1947 Curved Right 7 Maple Leaf Half VF35 PCGS RARE
https://coins.ha.com/itm/canada/wor...bnail-071515
I hope you enjoyed this Shamelessly Promotional But Hopefully Somewhat Interesting Essay on Rare Canadian Coins.
Best Regards,
George
1913-C Gold Sovereign High-End MS63 PCGS
https://coins.ha.com/itm/canada/wor...ption-071515
A lot of collectors are rightly interested in this Gem 1867-1967 Canada silver dollar with the Flying Goose design, which is simply the most gorgeously toned example of this issue I have seen in all my years of collecting and dealing. The Heritage image is too dark but gives some idea ... Here's the PCGS TrueView that is much more color-accurate. If you see this coin in person, you will covet it, not only for the color but the dripping cartwheel luster.
1867-1967 Canada Centennial Gorgeously Toned Silver Dollar MS65 PCGS TrueView Shot
http://www.PCGS.com/cert/32979959
And here's the link to the Heritage auction lot:
1867-1967 Canada Dollar MS65 PCGS-Heritage Auction (Same Coin)
https://coins.ha.com/itm/canada/wor...ption-071515
And one more. This half dollar is known as the 1947 Maple Leaf Curved Right 7 half, because there are also (much more common) 1947 Maple Leaf Curved Left 7 halves. There are also both types without the Maple Leaf, so four varieties in all. The Curved Left 7 ML half is also sometimes called the Straight 7 ML because it's a long, slow curve to the left. And people that use that alternate terminology call the Curved Right 7 ML simply, Curved 7 ML. (Stay with me here.) At any rate, the 1947 Maple Leaf Curved Right 7 half is a classic Canadian rarity. A fellow Canadian collector friend of mine once told me, "Don't ever sell that half dollar because if you do, you'll never find another one." He's right.
When India gained its independence from Great Britain in early 1948, new dies were needed that removed the ET IND IMP (and Emperor of India) from the obverse. Until those dies were received, the coinage just continued into 1948 with the 1947-dated dies, but a small Maple Leaf was added on the reverse next to the date to indicate their actual striking in 1948. Both varieties of 1947 Maple Leaf half are rare, but this one is far more elusive than its sibling. I won't say what I paid for this, but it's a heckuva lot more than the current $400 bid for this piece. The Canadian Coin News Trends prices the 1947 Curved Left 7 Maple Leaf at $2600 in VF20 and $3600 in XF.
1947 Curved Right 7 Maple Leaf Half VF35 PCGS RARE
https://coins.ha.com/itm/canada/wor...bnail-071515
I hope you enjoyed this Shamelessly Promotional But Hopefully Somewhat Interesting Essay on Rare Canadian Coins.
Best Regards,
George
