1914 Canadian 50 Cents — ICCS VF-30 | George V | Silver | Key Date

1914 Canadian Fifty Cents — ICCS Certified VF-30 | Very Fine | George V Silver Half Dollar

A solid and collectible example of the 1914 Canadian Fifty Cent piece, independently certified by the International Coin Certification Service (ICCS) and graded VF-30 (Very Fine). The coin displays even, moderate wear across the high points with all major design elements clearly defined — the bold maple leaf wreath of the reverse retains good detail throughout, and the George V portrait shows the characteristic features of the MacKennal effigy with pleasing definition. A problem-free example of one of the most sought-after dates in the George V Canadian fifty-cent series.

Certification Details

• Country: Canada
• Year: 1914
• Denomination: 50 Cents
• Grade: VF-30 (Very Fine)
• Comments: None
• Certification No.: XMR 938
• Certifying Body: ICCS (International Coin Certification Service)

Coin Specifications

• Composition: 92.5% Silver, 7.5% Copper
• Diameter: 29.72 mm
• Weight: 11.66 g
• Edge: Reeded
• Obverse Designer: E.B. MacKennal (George V effigy)
• Reverse Designer: W.H.J. Blakemore (Maple wreath design)
• Mint: Royal Mint, London

Design & Historical Significance

The obverse features the left-facing portrait of King George V by E.B. MacKennal, inscribed GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND: IMP:. The reverse displays the denomination 50 CENTS CANADA 1914 within a large, bold maple leaf wreath surmounted by the Imperial Crown — one of the most elegant reverse designs in the Canadian series.

The 1914 Canadian fifty-cent piece is a recognized key date in the George V half dollar series. Struck in very limited numbers, it is consistently one of the most challenging dates to locate in any grade, and certified problem-free examples are actively sought by collectors building date sets of George V Canadian silver. The 1914 is significantly scarcer than most other dates in the series, and demand consistently outpaces supply at all grade levels.

Why This Coin Belongs in Your Collection

Imagine holding a silver half dollar struck in London in 1914 — the year the First World War began — that has survived over 110 years to reach you in solid, problem-free Very Fine condition. The 1914 is the key date of the George V fifty-cent series, and this ICCS-certified VF-30 example offers genuine numismatic significance at an accessible grade level. Whether you are completing a date set of George V half dollars, building a collection of key-date Canadian silver, or simply seeking a historically resonant piece, this is an outstanding opportunity.

Encapsulated in an original ICCS sealed holder. Tampering with the holder invalidates the certification opinion. Have holder replaced if inner package/seal is not intact.

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