2017 Loonie ($1) Toronto Maple Leaf Commemorative
Estimated Quality: BU (MS-66)
Description of the room
This 2017 Canadian dollar (Loonie) is a very popular commemorative issue, minted for circulation. It celebrates the 100th anniversary of the National Hockey League (NHL) and pays tribute to the Toronto Maple Leafs on their centennial. This coin features a special design of the hockey team's famous logo.
Its estimated condition grade is MS-66 (Mint State 66). This grade is considered "Superb Gem Uncirculated." It is a piece of exceptional quality whose rarity stems from its ability to have escaped almost all the marks of the minting and packaging process.
General characteristics
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Face value: 1 Dollar (Loonie)
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Year: 2017
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Issuer: Canada
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Composition: Brass-plated steel (triple-plated steel)
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Weight: 6.27 grams
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Diameter: 26.5 mm
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Theme: 100th Anniversary of the Toronto Maple Leafs (1917-2017)
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Artist: Steven Rosati (Revers)
Pattern details
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Obverse (reverse side): Features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. In a grade MS − Estimated at 66 , the obverse exhibits a complete, brilliant, and flawless luster . The surface is exceptionally clean . A few minute imperfections can be detected, but these are only visible under high magnification and are not at all distracting.
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Reverse (front side): The commemorative design features the stylized logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The grade MS − 66 signifies that the strike is crisp, full, and well-centered . Mint defects are virtually absent to the naked eye . The coin has superior visual appeal thanks to its mirror-like luster and the absence of marks on the raised areas.
Estimated Grading Details
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MS (Mint State): The coin is uncirculated (never used in commerce).
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66 (on the Sheldon scale): Superb Gem (Excellent) Uncirculated. This coin is exceptional and considered one of the finest ever produced. It is remarkably well struck and shows only a very limited number of microscopic imperfections that do not detract from its overall appearance.
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BU (Brilliant Uncirculated): The coin has retained its original brilliance .
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Assessment note: A specimen for discerning collectors . The pieces in MS − 66 are hard to find in circulating currency and are prized for their near-perfect appearance.
