1978 25 Cents (Quarter) Variety "Large Beads"
BU (MS-64) CHOICE +
Description of the room
This 1978 Canadian 25-cent coin is graded MS-64 (Mint State 64) , placing it in the "CHOICE +" category. This grade represents a high-quality collector's item for a circulation coin of this era. It is free of wear and retains much of its original luster.
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 beads forming the ring around the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II 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.
MS-64 (Mint State 64) quality
The MS-64 grade applies to the condition of the part:
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Luster: The striking luster is good to excellent , with the majority of the original shine retained.
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Strike: The strike is crisp and precise . Most of the details of the design are well defined.
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Imperfections: An MS-64 piece has some moderate contact marks or slight defects (handling scratches), but these are few in number and generally located in less distracting areas , allowing the piece to maintain a very good visual appeal.
The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with the Large Beads configuration.
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