
Archived
Special Edition Proof Set - 100th Anniversary of the 1911 Silver Dollar (2011)
2011
Mintage 6,000
Archived
Special Edition Proof Set - 100th Anniversary of the 1911 Silver Dollar (2011)
2011
Mintage 6,000
$126.13 USD
Masters Club:
1,800
Status: CAN & US shipping only
Availability:
Out of stock in stores
About
Each coin reflects the denomination and size that circulated in 1911, and is struck in sterling silver (except one-cent coin) with a special double date (1911–2011). Coins are housed in a removable lens and are protected in an elegant cherry wood display
Highlights:
Each coin reflects the denomination and size that circulated in1911, and isstruck in sterling silver (except one-cent coin) with a special double date (1911–2011). Coins arehoused in a removable lens and are protected in an elegant cherry wooddisplay case.
Coin designs:
Inspired by the 1911 silver dollar originally designed byW.H.J. Blakemore. The obverse features the effigy ofKing George V originally designed by Sir E. B. MacKennal.
Packaging:
These coins are packaged in a long narrow box consistent with 1911 shape. A modern day premium Cherry wood box proudly displays these coins.
A Sterling Treasure
When the Mint began striking coins in 1908 (then known as the Ottawa Branch of theRoyal Mint), a one-dollar coin had not yet entered circulation, but wasdesperatelyneeded; so in 1911, the Mint struck a trial one dollar coin in lead, while London’s RoyalMint struck two trial coins in silver.
Since Britain was responsible for preparing and distributing most of themaster toolingto its Dominions and colonies, the engravers were under great pressure as they werealready busy preparing new coins to coincide with the coronation of King George V. Intheir haste, they failed to include “Dei Gra(tia)”, (“By the Grace of God,” in Latin) on theinscription surrounding the effigy—an unfortunate omission that appeared on all smallerdenomination coins that entered circulation and became known as “godless coins.”
A series of exceptional events and a change in government delayed the introductionof the new dollar. And it was not until 1935 that a silver dollar—the iconic Voyageurdesign—was introduced to elevate the original dollar of 1911 to the status of one ofCanada’s rarest coins.
Each coin reflects the denomination and size that circulated in1911, and isstruck in sterling silver (except one-cent coin) with a special double date (1911–2011). Coins arehoused in a removable lens and are protected in an elegant cherry wooddisplay case.
Coin designs:
Inspired by the 1911 silver dollar originally designed byW.H.J. Blakemore. The obverse features the effigy ofKing George V originally designed by Sir E. B. MacKennal.
Packaging:
These coins are packaged in a long narrow box consistent with 1911 shape. A modern day premium Cherry wood box proudly displays these coins.
A Sterling Treasure
When the Mint began striking coins in 1908 (then known as the Ottawa Branch of theRoyal Mint), a one-dollar coin had not yet entered circulation, but wasdesperatelyneeded; so in 1911, the Mint struck a trial one dollar coin in lead, while London’s RoyalMint struck two trial coins in silver.
Since Britain was responsible for preparing and distributing most of themaster toolingto its Dominions and colonies, the engravers were under great pressure as they werealready busy preparing new coins to coincide with the coronation of King George V. Intheir haste, they failed to include “Dei Gra(tia)”, (“By the Grace of God,” in Latin) on theinscription surrounding the effigy—an unfortunate omission that appeared on all smallerdenomination coins that entered circulation and became known as “godless coins.”
A series of exceptional events and a change in government delayed the introductionof the new dollar. And it was not until 1935 that a silver dollar—the iconic Voyageurdesign—was introduced to elevate the original dollar of 1911 to the status of one ofCanada’s rarest coins.
Specifications
Product Number
114121
Mintage
6,000
Weight
25.18 g
Composition
92.5 % silver, 7.5% copper
Weight
25.18 g
Diameter
36.07 mm
Edge
reeded
Finish
proof
Artist
Originally designed by W.H.J. Blakemore (reverse), Originally designed by: Sir E. B. MacKennal (obverse)
Composition
92.5 % silver, 7.5% copper
Weight
11.62 g
Diameter
29.72 mm
Edge
reeded
Finish
proof
Artist
Originally designed by L.C. Wyon and later modified by W.H.J. Blakemore (reverse), Originally designed by: Sir E. B. MacKennal (obverse)
Composition
92.5 % silver, 7.5% copper
Weight
5.9 g
Diameter
23.88 mm
Edge
reeded
Finish
proof
Artist
Originally designed by L.C. Wyon and later modified by W.H.J. Blakemore (reverse), Originally designed by: Sir E. B. MacKennal (obverse)
Composition
92.5 % silver, 7.5% copper
Weight
2.4 g
Diameter
18.05 mm
Edge
reeded
Finish
proof
Artist
Originally designed by L.C. Wyon and later modified by W.H.J. Blakemore (reverse), Originally designed by: Sir E. B. MacKennal (obverse)
Composition
92.5 % silver, 7.5% copper
Weight
1.56 g
Diameter
15.5 mm
Edge
reeded
Finish
proof
Artist
Originally designed by L.C. Wyon and later modified by W.H.J. Blakemore (reverse), Originally designed by: Sir E. B. MacKennal (obverse)
Composition
copper
Weight
5.67 g
Diameter
25.4 mm
Edge
plain
Finish
proof
Artist
Originally designed by L.C. Wyon and later modified by W.H.J. Blakemore (reverse), Originally designed by: Sir E. B. MacKennal (obverse)
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