1978 25 Cents (Quarter) Variety "Large Beads"
AU (Almost Uncirculated)
Description of the room
This 1978 Canadian 25-cent coin is classified AU (Almost Uncirculated) . This designation covers grades AU-50 to AU-58 on the Sheldon scale and indicates that the coin circulated very briefly , resulting in very slight but observable wear on the highest points of relief.
The coin features the classic Caribou motif on the reverse and is made of pure nickel.
Obverse variety: Large Beads
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Characteristic: The term "Large Beads" identifies the obverse where the small beads forming the decorative ring around the effigy are larger and closer to the outer rim compared to the "Small Beads" variety.
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Interest: This is one of the sought-after obverse varieties for this vintage (1978).
AU quality (Almost Uncirculated)
The AU condition is characterized by excellent preservation, but not perfect (Uncirculated):
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Wear: Very slight and localized wear is observed on the high points of the design. For this piece, the wear is noticeable on:
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Luster: The majority (50% to 90%) of the original striking luster is still present, especially in protected fields.
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Imperfections: The piece may show light to moderate contact marks, but the presence of even minimal wear classifies it in this category.
The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with the Large Beads configuration.
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