Item Report
Canadian Silver Caribou 25-Cent Coin (1937)
By: Emanuel Hahn (designer)
Style: Mid-20th Century Canadian Coinage
Origin: Canada
Materials: Silver (80%), Copper (20%)
Age: 1937
Condition: Very Good (occasional wear, original detail visible, not professionally graded)
Value: $5 - $15 USD (common circulated example)
Maker's Marks / Writing: Obverse (not visible in this image) would display the effigy of King George VI; visible writing: 'CANADA 25 CENTS 1937'.
Date: 2025-06-03 07:05:02.771914
Description:
This is a Canadian 25-cent coin, dated 1937, featuring the iconic caribou design on the reverse. Designed by Emanuel Hahn, this coin marks the introduction year for this motif, which became a staple of Canadian quarters. The coin is composed of 80% silver and 20% copper, as was typical for Canadian circulation quarters of that era. This piece holds both numismatic and silver value, and earlier examples from the series can be collectible depending on condition.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A collectible early caribou quarter, valued primarily for its silver content and as the first year of the iconic Canadian design. Its value in circulated condition is fairly modest, but higher for well-preserved (uncirculated) examples.
Individual Images:
whole item
Provenance:
No provenance documents provided.
Condition:
Very Good (occasional wear, original detail visible, not professionally graded)
Identification Score: 99%
The date, denomination, country, and caribou design are all visible, confirming this as a 1937 Canadian 25-cent coin. This is a widely recognized type.
Authenticity Score: 95%
The coin exhibits appropriate wear, detail, and minting style consistent with period Canadian quarters, making it almost certainly authentic. Only an in-person assessment could confirm this entirely.
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Keywords
Canadian quarter, caribou, 1937, silver coin, Canadian coinage, Emanuel Hahn, vintage coin
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