{"product_id":"1997-25-cents-specimen-sp-67-superbe","title":"1997 25 cents SPECIMEN (SP-67) - SUPERB","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1997 Canada: 25 Cents Caribou\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpecimen Quality — Grade: SP-67 SUPERB\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDescription of the room\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThis \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003e1997\u003c\/b\u003e 25-cent coin features the Royal Canadian Mint's distinctive \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"49\"\u003eSpecimen\u003c\/b\u003e finish. Unlike circulation coins, Specimen strikes are characterized by a frosted (satin) finish on the reliefs and fields finely striated with parallel lines. In \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"285\"\u003eSP-67 Superb\u003c\/b\u003e grade, this coin displays near-perfect technical execution, with no visible contact marks, showcasing Canadian numismatic expertise from the late 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Obverse (Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e The obverse features the third portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Dora de Pédery-Hunt. The frosted finish of the portrait creates an elegant contrast with the surrounding field, highlighting the delicacy of her features and her royal hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Reverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e It features the classic Emanuel Hahn \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"36\"\u003eCaribou\u003c\/b\u003e motif. The frosted texture applied to the animal and the antlers gives the piece a three-dimensional quality. The date \"1997\" is struck with impeccable clarity, typical of the high-precision dies used for Specimen sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristic\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eYear\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,0\"\u003e1997\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNominal Value\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,2,1,0\"\u003e25 cents\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComposition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,3,1,0\"\u003e100% Nickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,4,1,0\"\u003e5.05 g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,5,1,0\"\u003e23.88 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eState\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,6,1,0\"\u003eSpecimen\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,7,1,0\"\u003eSP-67\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition: SP-67 SUPERB\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGloss\/Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Authentic Specimen finish with a marked contrast and a uniform satin finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSurface:\u003c\/b\u003e Exceptionally clean surfaces; no visual distractions or bag marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVisual Appeal:\u003c\/b\u003e Very high. A piece that combines the understated elegance of a matte finish with the metallic sheen of pure nickel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Monnaie Royale Canadienne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44612313055255,"sku":"CA251997-SP67","price":16.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8830\/6967\/files\/199725centsSPECIMEN_SP-67_-Revers.png?v=1771685947","url":"https:\/\/grailcoins.ca\/products\/1997-25-cents-specimen-sp-67-superbe","provider":"Grail Coins \u0026 Collections Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}