Canada 2011 1911 Pattern Dollar 100th Anniversary $1 Silver Proof

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Canada 2011 1911 Pattern Dollar 100th Anniversary $1 Silver Proof:
$92.95

Canada\'s single-most storiedcoin! Get thisstunning,low mintage proof silver dollar with thehistoric 1911 Pattern Dollar design now!

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The1911Pattern Silver Dollar is the single most storied coin inCanadianhistory! It\'s known as the \"Emperor of Canadian Coinage\", with onlythree known examples - two struck in silver, and one in lead. Of thesethree coins, only one silver exemplar is in private hands. Technicallya pattern, and never officially approved for or released intocirculation, it would be another 24 years before Canada\'s firstcirculating silver dollar would be issued, with the famed Voyageursdesign. It is next-to-impossible to own an original 1911 PatternDollar, but thanks to the Royal Canadian Mint, one can now acquire thenext-best thing - add this low-mintage, coin-on-coinretro design silverdollar (that exactly replicates the original design of the1911 pattern silver dollar) to your collection today!Please note that last year\'sspecial edition silver dollar, the 1935Voyageurs Dollar 75th Anniversary Silver $1, sold out quickly at the Mint. And now this 1911 PatternSilver Dollar Proof has also sold out quickly!Canada\'sRarest Numismatic Delicacy!
In late 1911, the Ottawa Branch of the Royal Mint struck a trial onedollar coin in lead. Two more were struck in silver at the Royal Mintin London, England. These three coins are among the rarest Canadiancoins. The lead trial coin and one of the silver coins are now housedin the Currency Museum of the Bank of Canada in Ottawa; the othersilver specimen is privately owned.How did these rarities come about? The Currency Act of 1910 authorizedthe Ottawa Branch of the Royal Mintto strike one dollar silver pieces, which it planned to do in 1911.However, as often occurs, a change in government in 1911 brought achange in policy, and so the Minister of Finance stated that the newgovernment was shelving plans to create a Canadian silver dollar. As aresult of these exceptional events, the 1911 dollars became one ofCanada’s rarest coins. The only 1911 silver dollar in privatehands sold for over $1 million in 1998, becoming the first Canadiancoin ever to realize such a lofty price!And what of that lead trial or pattern dollar? The story behind thelead example is even more mysterious. The lead piece was reportedlydiscovered in late 1977, during preparations for the move of a part ofthe Department of Supply and Services out of the East Block of theParliament buildings in Ottawa. The lead trial had apparently been sentto officials of the Department of Finance for examination and had lainthere, unknown and unappreciated, for more than 65 years, inside asmall brown paper bag!Canada\'s \"Godless\" Coinage
TheCurrency Act of 1910 authorized the Ottawa Branch of the Royal Mint tostrike one dollar silver pieces, which it planned to do in 1911.However, in May 1910, King Edward VII passed away, which sparked afascinating sequence of events in the history of Canadian coinage.After King George V was crowned, a race ensued to ensure that hiseffigy would appear on coinage across the Empire, in time for theissuing of 1911 coinage. Since most of the master tooling had to bemade at the Royal Mint in London and shipped to Britain’sDominions and colonies, the engravers at the Royal Mint were under agreat deal of pressure. As a result, creating the master tooling forthe existing denominations (as opposed to the yet-to-be-introducedsilver dollar) was made the priority, and the silver dollar was put onhold.In early March, the Royal Mint requested that the Department of Financechoose one of two new obverses: one in Latin, the other in English.Finance Minister William Fielding chose the Latin, but failed to noticethat the die lacked the requisite DeiGra[tia](\"By the Grace of God\") inscription or legend. Midyear 1911, thetooling arrived in Ottawa, where officials finally noticed theomission. But, by then it was too late to request new tooling becausereserves of 1910 coinage were running out; requiring the new 1911 coinslacking the correct inscription be put into circulation. This meantthat in 1911 Canada had what came to be called \"Godless\" coinage.This proof silver dollar features the classic Pattern of1911design andcommemorates the 100th Anniversary of the very first Canadian silverdollar in 1911. The famous 1911 Pattern Dollar, themost famous of all Canadian numismatic rarities, has been exquisitelyrecreated on this legal tender, proof-finish Canadian silver dollar.There are only two items in thisprogram:1911Pattern Dollar 100thAnniversary Proof Silver $1
1911Pattern Dollar 100thAnniversary 6-Coin Silver Proof SetInvestment Note
Previous low-mintage Canadianproof silver dollarshave consistently sold out quickly at the Mint and increased in value.This release, withits extremely significant design and low mintage, does not seemlike it will be the exception.All silver dollarcollectors need this coin. We are recommending this silverdollaras a strong buy and hold.Obverse
A duplication of the original Pattern Dollar of 1911 design, with crownand maple leaves. The dual date 1911-2011 commemorates the centennialor centenary of the original pattern dollar. The denomination is alsoindicated.Reverse
A frosted cameo portrait of His Majesty, King George V of England, inprofile facing right. This portrait was executed by the artist,sculptor and designer Percy Metcalfe.The legend GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND: IMP: (“GeorgeV,King and Emperor of India by the Grace of God”) replicatesthe designofthe original, 1911 Pattern dollar.Packaging
The coin is encapsulated inside a burgundy leatherette, clamshell-stylepresentation case, lined with black velvet and protected by a blackouter box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity (Sterling) SilverEdgeSerrated(milled, reeded)ArtistObv:Royal Canadian Mint engravers
Rev: Percy MetcalfeCertificateIndividually Numbered
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