1964 Canada 1 Dollar - Centennial of the Conferences
80% Silver — PL-66 Quality (Proof-Like)
Description of the room
This 1964 dollar is a major commemorative coin celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Charlottetown and Quebec Conferences. These historic meetings of 1864 brought together the Fathers of Confederation to lay the foundations for the Dominion of Canada, officially established in 1867.
The Reverse Pattern
The design is an elegant heraldic composition created by Thomas Shingles. It features an interlaced circle containing the four emblems of the founding nations: the rose (England), the thistle (Scotland), the shamrock (Ireland), and the fleur-de-lis (France). At the center of the design are the names "Charlottetown" and "Quebec." This unique design is exceptionally replacing the usual "Voyageur" motif for this year of celebration.
The Obverse
The obverse features the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, as used on Canadian coins between 1953 and 1964. This is the first portrait of the Queen (without a crown), designed by Mary Gillick.
Quality and Grade PL-66
The PL-66 (Proof-Like) grade indicates a "Gem" quality piece. At this level of preservation:
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The fields are highly reflective, offering a mirror finish characteristic of the Mint's special strikes.
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The chandelier is complete and without any signs of wear.
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The contact marks are minimal and do not detract from the beauty of the reliefs or the portrait, which testifies to very careful handling during assembly.
Technical Specifications
| Attribute
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Specification
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| Face value
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1 Dollar ($1)
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| Year
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1964
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| Event
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Centenary of the 1864 Conferences
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| Composition
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Silver 80%, Copper 20%
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| Weight |
23.33 g
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| Diameter
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36.00 mm
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| Grade
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PL-66 (Proof-Like)
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