Item Report
Canadian Silver Quarter Moose Reverse (1942)
By: Obverse by Thomas Humphrey Paget (for King George VI); reverse designed by Emanuel Hahn
Style: Mid-20th Century Circulated Silver Coinage
Origin: Canada
Materials: Silver (80%), Copper (20%)
Age: Circa 1942
Condition: Good (noticeable circulation wear; details visible but not sharp; not professionally graded)
Value: $5 - $10 (if circulated; higher if in uncirculated, mint condition or with errors)
Maker's Marks / Writing: Country: CANADA, Value: 25 CENTS, Date: 1942. No mint mark visible from this side.
Date: 2025-06-03 06:50:54.979016
Description:
This is a Canadian 25-cent coin (quarter) from 1942, featuring a caribou (moose) on the reverse. Coins from this period are made with 80% silver and 20% copper, giving them collector and intrinsic silver value. The obverse typically depicts King George VI (not visible in this image).
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A typical circulated example of a 1942 Canadian silver quarter. While not particularly rare, these coins are collected for their silver content, historical value, and as part of Canadian numismatic sets.
Individual Images:
- Only one image provided
- showing the reverse of the coin. The animal (caribou) and date are clear
- but the obverse with the monarch portrait is not visible.
Provenance:
No provenance documentation provided.
Condition:
Good (noticeable circulation wear; details visible but not sharp; not professionally graded)
Identification Score: 99%
The date, denomination, animal motif, and country name are clearly visible, making identification very certain.
Authenticity Score: 95%
The coin appears genuine based on details visible in the image, age-appropriate wear, and correct design elements for a 1942 Canadian quarter. Full certainty would require examination of the obverse and edge, as well as in-hand review.
Image Memory Note
Keywords
Canadian, quarter, 1942, silver coin, caribou, George VI, Emanuel Hahn, collectible coin, vintage currency
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