1949 Gem Uncirculated Silver Dollar ICCS Certified MS-65, Brilliant to Light Toning
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This is a near-perfect Gem Uncirculated example of Canada's 1949 commemorative silver dollar. The coin has been independently third-party certified as Gem Uncirculated Mint State 65 by the International Coin Certification Service (ICCS), Canada's most respected and trusted grading service. Only a very small percentage of coins from this era have survived in this exceptional condition, making it both visually appealing and extremely rare for collectors to acquire.
Unlike coins made especially for collectors, business-strike silver dollars like this were normally poured into and out of tote bins by the mint, bulk weighed, counted and then shipped loose to the banks in canvas bags holding 1,000 coins, which would normally bang against each other and cause surface marks. A coin graded Gem Uncirculated 65 will have only minimal marks, a sharp strike, and will be far more attractive than a typical example from the same year.
Original silver coins dating back to the 1930s often have some golden or light brown surface toning. This is natural oxidation which is considered normal and even desirable by many collectors, however, this coin will still be brilliant or have just very light original toning. The coin comes protected and security sealed in a standard ICCS certification holder, including the assigned grade of MS-65 and a unique certification number.
When Newfoundland joined Canadian Confederation in 1949, the event was celebrated with the release of Canada's third-ever commemorative dollar coin. The main design features the Matthew, the ship historians believe John Cabot was sailing when he discovered Newfoundland more than 525 years ago in 1497. Below the ship reads the Latin inscription Floreat Terra Nova, which means "May the New Found Land Flourish."
• Obverse design: portrait of King George VI
Includes:
• 1949 Gem Uncirculated Silver Dollar, ICCS MS-65
Warranty Information:
This product comes with a 30-day return policy through TSC.
