1914 CANADA 25 CENTS – GEORGE V

The 1914 Canada 25 Cents is part of the early George V Canadian silver coinage, struck in .925 sterling silver — a higher fineness than later issues. Minted during the first year of the First World War, this coin represents a significant period in Canadian history and numismatics.

Obverse

Crowned bust of King George V facing left, with the Latin legend: GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND: IMP: (George V, by the Grace of God, King and Emperor of India)

Reverse

A crowned wreath of maple leaves encircling the denomination 25 CENTS, with CANADA above and the date 1914 below. The wreath is topped with the Imperial Crown, making this design distinct from the Edward VII laurel wreath series.

Designed by W.H.J. Blakemore, this crowned maple‑leaf wreath is iconic across Canadian silver coinage from 1902–1919.

Historical Notes

• Struck in sterling silver (.925) — reduced to .800 silver from 1920 onward.
• Minted during the first year of WWI.
• Part of the long‑running George V crowned‑wreath series.
• Highly collectable due to its age, fineness, and distinctive crowned maple‑leaf wreath.

Specifications

• Country: Canada
• Denomination: 25 Cents
• Year: 1914
• Monarch: George V
• Metal: .925 Silver
• Weight: 5.83 g
• Diameter: 23.62 mm
• Edge: Reeded
• Obverse: Crowned bust of King George V left
• Obverse Legend: GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND: IMP:
• Reverse: Crowned maple‑leaf wreath around denomination
• Mintage: 2,629,324
• Designer: W.H.J. Blakemore
• Classification: Pre‑WWI Canadian silver
• Catalogue References: KM: 23, Charlton: 25¢‑1914

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