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Canadian Silver 50 Cents "Elizabeth II 1st portrait" 1953 - 1958 KM# 53

Canada 50 Cents Elizabeth II 1st portrait 1953 Large date, straps KM# 53 ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA coin obverse
Canada 50 Cents Elizabeth II 1st portrait 1953 Large date, straps KM# 53 50 CENTS CANADA coin reverse
Value $6 - $150
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Obverse
The portrait in right profile of Elizabeth II, when she was 27 years old
Lettering: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA

Reverse
A simplified version of the Royal Coat of Arms of Canada
Lettering: 50 CENTS CANADA

Extended information
Year
1953 - 1958
Denomination
50 Cents
Currency
Cent
Metal
0.800 Silver
Krause catalog
KM# 53
Ruler
Elizabeth II
Weight
11.66 g.
Diameter
29.7 mm.
Thickness
1.9 mm.
Alignment
Medal ↑↑
Shape
Round
Edge
Reeded
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Year
Mintage
Prices per year/grade
Prices per year/grade
1953 Large date, straps
MintageInc. above
Value
XF40: $6
MS60: $22
MS63: $35
1953 Large date, without straps
MintageInc. above
Value
F12: $6
VF20: $7.5
XF40: $14
MS60: $75
MS63: $150
1953 small date
Mintage 1,630,000
Value
MS60: $7
MS63: $15
1953 Small year; proof
Mintage 1,200
Value
-
1954
Mintage 506,300
Value
VF20: $6
XF40: $7
MS60: $18
MS63: $35
1955
Mintage 753,500
Value
XF40: $6
MS60: $15
MS63: $30
1956
Mintage 1,379,000
Value
MS60: $7
MS63: $14
1957
Mintage 2,172,000
Value
MS60: $6
MS63: $10
1958
Mintage 2,957,000
Value
MS60: $6
MS63: $8.5
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