1908 Large 8 Specimen King Edward VII 5 Cents
The 1908 Large 8 Specimen King Edward VII 5 Cents is a specimen strike from Canada, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint. composed of silver (.925) (.925 silver .075 copper) (1.162 g).
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The 1908 Large 8 Specimen King Edward VII 5 Cents coin, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint, and engraved by George William de Saulles. Made of silver (.925) (.925 silver .075 copper), weighing 1.162 grams, with a diameter of 15.5 mm, and featuring a reeded edge.
The obverse is bust of king edward vii, wearing a crown, facing right. . It reads "EDWARDVS VII D.G.REX IMPERATOR DES.". The reverse is the face value with the country name below surrounded with two maple boughs and the crown of king edward vii. It reads "5 CENTS CANADA 1907".
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Specifications
- Type
- Standard circulation coin
- Composition
- Silver (.925) (.925 silver .075 copper)
- Weight
- 1.162 g
- Diameter
- 15.5 mm
- Edge
- Reeded
- Designer
- George William de Saulles
- Currency
- Canadian dollar (1858-date)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the 1908 Large 8 Specimen King Edward VII 5 Cents made of?
- The 1908 Large 8 Specimen King Edward VII 5 Cents is made of silver (.925) (.925 silver .075 copper), weighs 1.162 grams, and measures 15.5 mm in diameter.
- Where was the 1908 Large 8 Specimen King Edward VII 5 Cents minted?
- The 1908 Large 8 Specimen King Edward VII 5 Cents was struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint.