1978 25 cents SMALL BEADS BU (MS-63) CHOICE

1978 25 Cents (Quarter) Variety "Small Beads"

BU (MS-63) CHOICE

Description of the room

This 1978 Canadian 25-cent coin is a circulation coin graded MS-63 (Mint State 63) , placing it in the "CHOICE" or "Choice Uncirculated" category. This grade represents a coin that is of good collector quality and free from circulation wear.

The coin features the classic Caribou motif on the reverse and is made of pure nickel.

Obverse variety: Small Beads

• Characteristic: The "Small Beads" variety is recognized by its smaller and thinner beads and by a larger space between the circle of beads and the outer rim (the edge) of the piece, unlike the "Large Beads" variety.

MS-63 (Mint State 63) quality

The MS-63 grade applies to the condition of the part:

• Luster: The striking luster is good and well-preserved . The coin is entirely free of circulation wear.

• Strike: The strike is generally crisp , although some minor details may be slightly soft.

• Imperfections: An MS-63 part may have a moderate number of obvious contact marks or several light scratches. These defects are a result of the bulk packaging process and are visible to the naked eye, but they do not detract from the overall visual appeal of the part.

• Designation: CHOICE .

The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with the Small Beads configuration.

Main Features

• Face value: 25 cents

• Year: 1978

• Issuer: Canada (Royal Canadian Mint)

• Variety: Small Beads .

• Composition: Nickel.

• Designation: CHOICE .

Grade evaluation details

• Grade: MS-63

• Description of the grade:

  • MS (Mint State): Uncirculated Coin.

  • 63 (on the Sheldon scale): Choice Quality. It has a full luster and average strike, but with several moderate contact marks or scratches.

  • BU (Brilliant Uncirculated): Retains the original brilliance of the coin.