1935 Canadian Silver Dollar — ICCS MS-65 | Dbl XXV; Dbl Voyageur | George V Silver Jubilee | First Year

1935 Canadian Silver Dollar — ICCS Certified MS-65 | Gem Mint State | Dbl XXV; Dbl Voyageur | George V Silver Jubilee | First Year of Issue

A magnificent gem-quality example of the 1935 Canadian Silver Dollar — the first-ever Canadian silver dollar — independently certified by the International Coin Certification Service (ICCS) and graded MS-65 (Gem Mint State) with the significant variety comments Dbl XXV; Dbl Voyageur. The coin retains full original mint lustre with exceptional strike quality and only the most minimal surface marks consistent with the gem grade. This is a premium, problem-free example of one of the most historically important and collectible coins in the entire Canadian series.

Certification Details

• Country: Canada
• Year: 1935
• Denomination: $1 (One Dollar)
• Grade: MS-65 (Gem Mint State)
• Comments: Dbl XXV; Dbl Voyageur
• Certification No.: XVY 784
• Certifying Body: ICCS (International Coin Certification Service)

Coin Specifications

• Composition: 80% Silver, 20% Copper
• Diameter: 36.00 mm
• Weight: 23.33 g
• Edge: Reeded
• Obverse Designer: Percy Metcalfe (George V Silver Jubilee effigy)
• Reverse Designer: Emanuel Hahn (Voyageur design)
• Mint: Royal Canadian Mint, Ottawa

Design & Historical Significance

The 1935 Canadian silver dollar holds a unique and irreplaceable place in Canadian numismatic history as the first silver dollar ever issued for Canada, struck to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V — the 25th anniversary of his reign. The obverse features a special commemorative portrait of George V by Percy Metcalfe with the distinctive Silver Jubilee legend GEORGIVS V REX IMPERATOR ANNO REGNI XXV (“George V, King and Emperor, in the 25th Year of His Reign”) — a legend used only on this single date, making the 1935 dollar entirely unique among Canadian silver dollars.

The reverse showcases Emanuel Hahn’s iconic Voyageur design — a fur trader and an Indigenous paddler in a large birchbark canoe, set against a dramatic northern landscape of rocky islands and windswept pines, with CANADA above and 1935 DOLLAR below. This design, introduced on this very coin, became the enduring symbol of the Canadian silver dollar for decades to come.

The Doubled Die Varieties: Dbl XXV & Dbl Voyageur

This example carries two ICCS-noted variety comments that significantly enhance its numismatic interest:

• Dbl XXV: Doubling is visible on the “XXV” (25) in the obverse legend ANNO REGNI XXV, a die variety resulting from a misaligned hub impression during die preparation.
• Dbl Voyageur: Doubling is visible on elements of the Voyageur reverse design, a further die variety of collector interest.

Both varieties are noted directly on the ICCS certification label, providing independent documentation and adding meaningful variety premium to this already exceptional coin.

Why This Coin Belongs in Your Collection

Imagine holding the very first Canadian silver dollar — struck in 1935 to celebrate 25 years of George V’s reign, with a one-of-a-kind Silver Jubilee legend that appears on no other Canadian coin — preserved in gem MS-65 condition with full original lustre and two documented doubled die varieties. This is not merely a coin; it is a cornerstone of Canadian numismatic history in the finest collectible form. Whether you are building a date set of Canadian silver dollars, collecting George V coinage, or seeking a landmark piece for a world-class collection, this ICCS MS-65 Dbl XXV; Dbl Voyageur example is an extraordinary 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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