1949 Hoof Over 9 Canada 50-cents VG-F (VG10)

1949 Hoof Over 9 Canada 50-cents VG-F (VG-10)

The Hoof Over 9 Variety is a die break that makes it appear as though the hoof of the Unicorn extends over the 9 in 1949.

Obverse: Uncrowned head of George VI facing left, with the legend around.
Reverse: The Royal Coat of Arms of Canada, with the denomination above and the date below.

Specifications:
Monarch: George VI
Engravers: Thomas Humphrey Paget (obv), George Kruger Gray (rev)
Composition: 0.800 Silver, 0.200 Copper
Weight: 11.66 g
Diameter: 29.72 mm
Edge: Reeded
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Mint: The Royal Canadian Mint, Ottawa, Canada
Mintage: 858,991