974 25 Cents (Quarter) Regular
AU (Almost Uncirculated)
Description of the room
This 1974 Canadian 25-cent coin is graded AU (Almost Uncirculated) . This designation covers grades AU-50 to AU-58 on the Sheldon scale and indicates that the coin has circulated very briefly or has been handled in a way that has caused slight but noticeable wear on its highest points.
The coin is a regular issue, with the classic Caribou design on the reverse, and is made of pure nickel (99.9% nickel).
AU quality (Almost Uncirculated)
The AU condition is characterized by preservation of the majority of the striking luster, but with signs of wear.
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Wear: There is slight but distinct wear on the high points of the design. For this piece, this typically affects:
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Luster: More than half (often 50 to 90%) of the original striking luster is still present.
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Imperfections: The piece may show light to moderate contact marks, but the main indicator of this condition is slight abrasion due to a short period of circulation.
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AU-50: Obvious signs of wear, approximately 50% of the luster remaining.
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AU-58 (Slider): Extremely light wear, visible only on the highest points and with almost all of the luster remaining.
The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II .
Main Features
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Face value: 25 cents
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Year: 1974
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Issuer: Canada (Royal Canadian Mint)
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Design (Reverse): Caribou .
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Composition: Nickel.
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Condition: Almost Uncirculated (AU) .
