300 Dollars - Elizabeth II, Tribute obverse 2022

Weight

31.16 g

Diameter

30 mm

Thickness

NA

Material

Platinum (.9995)

Shape

Round

Edge Type

Serrated

Technique

Milled

Front design

The four effigies of Queen Elizabeth that have graced Canadian coins since 1953 facing right. Tudor rose separating the years of her reign.

Back design

The Royal Cypher of Queen Elizabeth II bordered by acanthus leaves, a maple leaf and a Tudor rose.

Year of Minting

2022

King

Charles III (2022-date)

Mint location

Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa , Canada (1908-date)

Mint mark

NA

Orientation

Medal alignment ↑↑

Inscriptions

Obverse: 1952 🏵️ 2022 ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA Reverse: CANADA 300 DOLLARS E II R JV

Context

About One of the most recognizable symbols of a historic reign, the Royal Cypher of Queen Elizabeth II was the monarch’s identifier, and most Canadians are used to seeing it imprinted in the insignia of orders, decorations, medals and badges. The personal device of Queen Elizabeth II was synonymous with the Crown and served as a symbol of Sovereignty in Canada for 70 years. Homage to the crown The reverse features the Royal Cypher of Queen Elizabeth II, which combines Queen Elizabeth II’s initials “E II” (Elizabeth II) with her title initial “R” (for Regina, or “Queen” in Latin) and an image of St. Edward’s Crown. The cypher is bordered by acanthus leaves, a maple leaf and a Tudor rose. Tribute obverse Marked by a small Tudor rose, the tribute obverse combines the four different effigies that have graced Canadian coins since Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953 (left to right): the 2003-2022 effigy by Susanna Blunt; the 1990-2002 effigy by Dora de Pédery-Hunt; the 1965-1989 effigy by Arnold Machin; and the 1953-1964 effigy by Mary Gillick. This obverse is only featured on the collector coins in the Queen Elizabeth II’s Reign Commemorative Packaging Every numismatic coin in the Queen Elizabeth II’s Reign collection comes packaged with a special commemorative packaging. The Royal Cypher? Cyphers have been used by British monarchs since the reign of Henry VIII. For her cypher, Queen Elizabeth II favoured a stylized representation of St Edward’s Crown—the official coronation crown dating from the coronation of King Charles II in 1661—over the Tudor Crown. The Tudor Crown was a more elaborate headpiece used by monarchs from the time of Henry VII or Henry VIII until the English Civil Wars; it was dismantled by the Parliamentarians in 1649 and the crown jewels were sold, but it has endured as an important heraldic symbol. Named after Saint Edward the Confessor, St. Edward’s Crown was made for the coronation of King Charles II in 1661 and continues to serve as the coronation crown. Its design is based on the original medieval crown that had been melted down by the Parliamentarians in 1649. Due to its hefty weight (2.23 kilograms), St. Edward’s Crown is traditionally carried (not worn) during the coronation procession and remains on the altar until the moment of coronation.

Rarity

Ultra rare

Coin type

Non-circulating

In circulation

Yes

Demonetized

No

Marketplace listings

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