{"product_id":"2004-p-25-cents-saint-croix-1604-2004-bu-ms-64-choice","title":"2004-P 25 cents Saint Croix (1604-2004) BU (MS-64) - CHOICE +","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2004-P Canada: 25 cents Saint Croix (1604-2004)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBU (Brilliant Out of Circulation) Quality — Grade: MS-64 CHOICE +\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription of the room\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 25-cent commemorative coin was issued in 2004 by the Royal Canadian Mint to mark the\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e400th anniversary of the arrival of the first French settlers in Acadia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e, on Île Sainte-Croix in 1604.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/324\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIt is one of a series of three coins issued that year, alongside the classic caribou coin and the famous poppy coin. With a mintage of\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15,400,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003efor circulation, this historic coin is now sought after by collectors, particularly in superior condition.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coinscatalog.net\/es\/canada\/coin-25-cents-km-628-circulation-coinage\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur-historique.php?piece=25-cents-2004\u0026amp;annees=25-cents-1965-2012\u0026amp;id_coin=875\u0026amp;currency=CAD\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe example offered, graded\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-64 Choice +\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e, represents an exceptional state of preservation with a remarkable visual appeal which places it at the top of the range for this commemorative issue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Obverse (Effect of Queen Elizabeth II)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Canadian artist\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSusanna Blunt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e, an effigy used on Canadian coins from 2003 to 2023. It depicts the 77-year-old Queen, without a crown, wearing a necklace and earrings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/324\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe legend “ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA” surrounds the royal bust, with the date “2004” and the mint mark “P” (for plated steel) located below the effigy.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/324\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur-historique.php?piece=25-cents-2004\u0026amp;annees=25-cents-1965-2012\u0026amp;id_coin=875\u0026amp;currency=CAD\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFor an\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-64 Choice+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e grade \u003cspan\u003e, the striking luster is brilliant, intense, and perfectly uniform across the entire surface, with a superb \"cartwheel\" effect. Contact marks are virtually nonexistent to the naked eye; only microscopic imperfections can be detected under magnification, and nothing distracts from the overall appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Reverse (Ship of Good Fame)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse side, designed by the artist\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobert Ralph Carmichael\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur-historique.php?piece=25-cents-2004\u0026amp;annees=25-cents-1965-2012\u0026amp;id_coin=875\u0026amp;currency=CAD\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e The \u003cspan\u003ecoin depicts a 17th-century sailing ship, the\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Bonne-Renommée\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e.\" This ship symbolizes the arrival of the first French settlers in Acadia. It features the face value \"25 CENTS,\" the commemorative dates \"1604-2004,\" the inscription \"CANADA,\" and the letters \"RRC\" for \"Royal Canadian Mint.\"\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coinscatalog.net\/es\/canada\/coin-25-cents-km-628-circulation-coinage\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/324\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIn\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-64 Choice+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e, all the ship's details (sails, rigging, hull) are perfectly sharp, with a full-edge strike. The \"Choice+\" quality designation indicates a piece that surpasses the average MS-64 with its harmonious balance and superior presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area _1210dd7 c03cafe9\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area__gutters\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area__horizontal-gutter\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area__vertical-gutter\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCharacteristic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\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\u003eYear\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003e2004\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWorkshop mark\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\"P\" (Clad Steel)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTheme\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003e400th anniversary of Acadia (Sainte-Croix Island)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003eObverse artist\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\n \u003cspan\u003eSusanna Blunt\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/324\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur-historique.php?piece=25-cents-2004\u0026amp;annees=25-cents-1965-2012\u0026amp;id_coin=875\u0026amp;currency=CAD\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003eArtist's reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\n \u003cspan\u003eRobert Ralph Carmichael\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur-historique.php?piece=25-cents-2004\u0026amp;annees=25-cents-1965-2012\u0026amp;id_coin=875\u0026amp;currency=CAD\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFace value\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003e25 cents\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003eComposition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \n\u003cspan\u003eCopper-plated steel (94% steel, 3.8% copper, 2.2% nickel)\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur-historique.php?piece=25-cents-2004\u0026amp;annees=25-cents-1965-2012\u0026amp;id_coin=875\u0026amp;currency=CAD\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMagnetism\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\n \u003cspan\u003eMagnetic\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur-historique.php?piece=25-cents-2004\u0026amp;annees=25-cents-1965-2012\u0026amp;id_coin=875\u0026amp;currency=CAD\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\n \u003cspan\u003e4.4 g\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coinscatalog.net\/es\/canada\/coin-25-cents-km-628-circulation-coinage\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/324\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur-historique.php?piece=25-cents-2004\u0026amp;annees=25-cents-1965-2012\u0026amp;id_coin=875\u0026amp;currency=CAD\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDiameter\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \n\u003cspan\u003e23.88 mm\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/324\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur-historique.php?piece=25-cents-2004\u0026amp;annees=25-cents-1965-2012\u0026amp;id_coin=875\u0026amp;currency=CAD\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThickness\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\n \u003cspan\u003e1.58 mm\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/324\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur-historique.php?piece=25-cents-2004\u0026amp;annees=25-cents-1965-2012\u0026amp;id_coin=875\u0026amp;currency=CAD\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSlice\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\n \u003cspan\u003eFluted\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coinscatalog.net\/es\/canada\/coin-25-cents-km-628-circulation-coinage\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur-historique.php?piece=25-cents-2004\u0026amp;annees=25-cents-1965-2012\u0026amp;id_coin=875\u0026amp;currency=CAD\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePrint run\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \n\u003cspan\u003e15,400,000 (traffic)\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coinscatalog.net\/es\/canada\/coin-25-cents-km-628-circulation-coinage\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/324\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur-historique.php?piece=25-cents-2004\u0026amp;annees=25-cents-1965-2012\u0026amp;id_coin=875\u0026amp;currency=CAD\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: MS-64 CHOICE + (Universal Brilliant \/ Mint State-64 Choice +)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuster:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe original luster is brilliant, intense and perfectly uniform over 100% of the surface, with a superb \"cartwheel\" effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eContact marks are absent to the naked eye. At most, a tiny, minor mark can be found under 10x magnification, but nothing significant. The fields are clear and free of distractions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStriking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePerfectly centered and complete strike with all the details of the design (sails, rigging, hull of the ship) of exceptional sharpness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelative rarity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWith a mintage of 15.4 million, this commemorative coin is significantly rarer than the caribou coin of the same year.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coinscatalog.net\/es\/canada\/coin-25-cents-km-628-circulation-coinage\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur-historique.php?piece=25-cents-2004\u0026amp;annees=25-cents-1965-2012\u0026amp;id_coin=875\u0026amp;currency=CAD\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSpecimens in MS-64 Choice + grade are particularly sought after.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisual appeal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAn MS-64 Choice+ grade coin represents the pinnacle of what can be achieved for a commemorative circulation coin of this type. It offers a quality worthy of the finest collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\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":44675102834711,"sku":"CA252004P-MS64 SAINT CROIX","price":8.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8830\/6967\/files\/2004-P25cents1604-2004BU_MS-64_Revers.png?v=1772373952","url":"https:\/\/grailcoins.ca\/products\/2004-p-25-cents-saint-croix-1604-2004-bu-ms-64-choice","provider":"Grail Coins \u0026 Collections Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}