{"product_id":"1963-canadian-10-cents-iccs-ms65-heavy-cameo","title":"1963 Canadian 10 Cents – ICCS MS65 Heavy Cameo","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1963 Canadian 10 Cents – ICCS MS65 Heavy Cameo\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e1963 Canadian silver dime\u003c\/strong\u003e is certified by International Coin Certification Service (ICCS) as \u003cstrong\u003eMS65\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Cameo\u003c\/strong\u003e explicitly recorded on the holder. The pale, frosted appearance of Elizabeth II's portrait contrasts with the darker reflective fields in the photographs, giving this example distinctive visual appeal. Certification number: \u003cstrong\u003eXOU 763\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCoin and certification details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1963\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: 10 cents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonarch: Elizabeth II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrade: ICCS MS65\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolder designation: Heavy Cameo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification number: XOU 763\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: 80% silver, 20% copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard coin weight: 2.33 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 18.03 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge: Reeded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Royal Canadian Mint, Ottawa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHeavy Cameo contrast\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Heavy Cameo designation is an important feature of this particular coin and is shown in the separate certification-label photograph. The contrast between the raised design and surrounding fields provides an attractive way to appreciate the portrait and schooner detail. The coin is described using ICCS's exact MS65 Heavy Cameo wording; no additional proof designation is claimed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eElizabeth II and Bluenose\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe obverse features Mary Gillick's youthful, laureate portrait of Elizabeth II, surrounded by ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA. Emanuel Hahn's reverse depicts the Bluenose schooner under sail, accompanied by CANADA, 1963 and 10 CENTS. The maritime design, introduced on Canadian dimes in 1937, connects this small silver coin with Canada's seafaring heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCollecting appeal and condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fitting addition to a certified Elizabeth II dime collection, a Canadian silver type set or a selection focused on cameo contrast. Please examine both coin faces and the label photograph for this example's individual appearance. The MS65 grade is ICCS's assessment and does not imply a completely mark-free coin. Lighting and viewing angle affect the appearance of reflective fields and frosted details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarks on the plastic holder and photographic reflections should be considered separately from the coin itself. The listed weight is the standard coin specification, not the shipping weight of the encapsulated item.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ICCS-certified coin shown is the exact coin you will receive. Guaranteed authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Calgary Coin Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67614400938202,"sku":"ICCS-XOU763-1963-10C-MS65-HC","price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/6584\/0346\/files\/3df9349b-bbc2-488d-b32a-e18a97c067c7.jpg?v=1792862159","url":"https:\/\/www.calgarycoin.com\/products\/1963-canadian-10-cents-iccs-ms65-heavy-cameo","provider":"Calgary Coin Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}