{"product_id":"1935-canadian-silver-dollar-iccs-ms65-dbl-xxv-dbl-voyageur","title":"1935 Canadian Silver Dollar — ICCS MS-65 | Dbl XXV; Dbl Voyageur | George V Silver Jubilee | First Year","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1935 Canadian Silver Dollar — ICCS Certified MS-65 | Gem Mint State | Dbl XXV; Dbl Voyageur | George V Silver Jubilee | First Year of Issue\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA magnificent gem-quality example of the \u003cstrong\u003e1935 Canadian Silver Dollar\u003c\/strong\u003e — the \u003cstrong\u003efirst-ever Canadian silver dollar\u003c\/strong\u003e — independently certified by the \u003cstrong\u003eInternational Coin Certification Service (ICCS)\u003c\/strong\u003e and graded \u003cstrong\u003eMS-65 (Gem Mint State)\u003c\/strong\u003e with the significant variety comments \u003cstrong\u003eDbl XXV; Dbl Voyageur\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCertification Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1935\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e $1 (One Dollar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e MS-65 (Gem Mint State)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dbl XXV; Dbl Voyageur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification No.:\u003c\/strong\u003e XVY 784\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertifying Body:\u003c\/strong\u003e ICCS (International Coin Certification Service)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCoin Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80% Silver, 20% Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36.00 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23.33 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reeded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObverse Designer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Percy Metcalfe (George V Silver Jubilee effigy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse Designer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emanuel Hahn (Voyageur design)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Canadian Mint, Ottawa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1935 Canadian silver dollar holds a unique and irreplaceable place in Canadian numismatic history as the \u003cstrong\u003efirst silver dollar ever issued for Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e, struck to commemorate the \u003cstrong\u003eSilver Jubilee of King George V\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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 \u003cem\u003eGEORGIVS V REX IMPERATOR ANNO REGNI XXV\u003c\/em\u003e (“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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reverse showcases Emanuel Hahn’s iconic \u003cstrong\u003eVoyageur design\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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 \u003cem\u003eCANADA\u003c\/em\u003e above and \u003cem\u003e1935 DOLLAR\u003c\/em\u003e below. This design, introduced on this very coin, became the enduring symbol of the Canadian silver dollar for decades to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Doubled Die Varieties: Dbl XXV \u0026amp; Dbl Voyageur\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis example carries two ICCS-noted variety comments that significantly enhance its numismatic interest:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDbl XXV:\u003c\/strong\u003e Doubling is visible on the “XXV” (25) in the obverse legend \u003cem\u003eANNO REGNI XXV\u003c\/em\u003e, a die variety resulting from a misaligned hub impression during die preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDbl Voyageur:\u003c\/strong\u003e Doubling is visible on elements of the Voyageur reverse design, a further die variety of collector interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth varieties are noted directly on the ICCS certification label, providing independent documentation and adding meaningful variety premium to this already exceptional coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Coin Belongs in Your Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eImagine 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEncapsulated in an original ICCS sealed holder. Tampering with the holder invalidates the certification opinion. Have holder replaced if inner package\/seal is not intact.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ICCS-certified coin shown is the exact coin you will receive. 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