{"product_id":"1944-canadian-5-cent-victory-nickel-iccs-ms65","title":"1944 Canadian 5 Cent Victory Nickel — ICCS MS-65 | George VI","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1944 Canadian Five Cent Victory Nickel — ICCS Certified MS-65 | Gem Uncirculated\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional gem-quality example of the iconic \u003cstrong\u003e1944 Canadian Victory Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e, independently certified by the \u003cstrong\u003eInternational Coin Certification Service (ICCS)\u003c\/strong\u003e and awarded a prestigious grade of \u003cstrong\u003eMS-65 (Gem Mint State)\u003c\/strong\u003e. At this elite level, the coin displays full, blazing mint lustre, sharp strike, and only the most minimal contact marks under magnification — a truly outstanding survivor from the height of the Second World War.\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 1944\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 Cents\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 None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification No.:\u003c\/strong\u003e XYD 424\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 99.9% Nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-sided (dodecagonal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.54 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObverse Designer:\u003c\/strong\u003e T.H. Paget (George VI effigy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse Designer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thomas Shingles\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 obverse features the right-facing portrait of \u003cstrong\u003eKing George VI\u003c\/strong\u003e by T.H. Paget, inscribed \u003cem\u003eGEORGIVS VI D:G: REX ET IND:IMP\u003c\/em\u003e. The reverse showcases the celebrated \u003cstrong\u003e\"V for Victory\"\u003c\/strong\u003e design — a bold \"V\" surmounted by a flaming torch, flanked by maple leaf sprigs and the date 1944, with \"CANADA\" arching above and \"CENTS\" below. This patriotic design was introduced in 1943 as Canada’s wartime tribute, replacing the traditional beaver reverse for the duration of the conflict. The 12-sided shape was also introduced at this time to distinguish the nickel from the silver dime in circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Coin Belongs in Your Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eImagine holding a coin struck at the Ottawa Mint during the pivotal final years of the Second World War, preserved in gem uncirculated condition with every detail of its bold Victory design razor-sharp and brilliant. MS-65 examples of the 1944 Victory Nickel are genuinely scarce — most surviving specimens show the contact marks and softness typical of lower Mint State grades. This ICCS-certified gem represents the finest tier of what collectors can realistically acquire, offering both historical resonance and outstanding numismatic quality.\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. Guaranteed authentic.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Calgary Coin Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48180546765018,"sku":"ICCS-XYD424-1944-5C-MS65","price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/6584\/0346\/files\/11263a82-f60f-4543-b2e1-34b285ba479f.jpg?v=1783622232","url":"https:\/\/www.calgarycoin.com\/products\/1944-canadian-5-cent-victory-nickel-iccs-ms65","provider":"Calgary Coin Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}