1980 25 Cents (Quarter) Variety "Far Bead"
BU (MS-64) CHOICE +
Description of the room
This 1980 Canadian 25-cent coin is a collector's item distinguished by an obverse design known as "Far Bead" . It is graded MS-64 (Mint State 64) , placing it in the "CHOICE+" category.
The coin is a regular issue, with the Caribou motif on the reverse, and is composed of pure nickel.
Obverse variety: Far Bead
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Context: In 1980, the Royal Canadian Mint used two different dies for the obverse (portrait of Queen Elizabeth II) which are distinguished by the spacing of the beads (the small balls surrounding the effigy) in relation to the rim (the inner edge of the edge).
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Characteristic: The "Far Bead" variety is recognized by the larger space between the circle of beads and the inner edge of the rim of the piece, as opposed to the "Near Bead" variety (Close Beads).
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 . The details are well defined.
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Imperfections: An MS-64 piece may have some moderate contact marks or minor defects, but these are usually concealed in less distracting areas or do not detract from the overall visual appeal.
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Tone: The color of the nickel is uniform and without excessive tarnishing.
The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with the Far Bead configuration.
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