1 dollar 1953
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The first dies were slightly higher in relief than the 1952 dies of King George VI and small technical imperfections appeared in the reduction punch that were not apparent in the large plaster model. As a result of this, coins struck from the first dies suffered materially in reproduction and gave rise to great difficulties from the mechanical point of view.
To correct the die, it proved necessary for the Mint Engraver to lower the relief to 3/4 and strengthen the weaker parts of the design by hand on the intermediate steel reduction. This being finally accomplished, it was then possible to produce well executed coins. As a result of the trouble which was experienced, dollars struck from the first dies shows Her Majesty without any shoulder straps and her hair detail is not shown as it should be.
1 dollar 1953 prices and values
The value of a Canadian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more. The melt and minimum value of a 1 dollar 1953 is $23.40 CAD.
- Circulated
- Mint state
- Not for circulation
| Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 - NSF | - | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $22.10 | $23.90 |
| 1953 - NSF - SWL | - | - | - | - | - | $26.50 | $29.40 |
| 1953 - SF | - | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $22.20 | $22.40 |
| 1953 - SF - SWL | - | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $22.20 | $28.80 |
Circulated: 1 dollar 1953 coins are business strike coins showing signs of circulation and/or wear.
Values and details of proof-like, specimen and proof coins are grouped under not intended for circulation tab. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.
| Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 - NSF | $25.60 | $29.30 | $33.60 | $66.50 | $289 | $1,340 | - |
| 1953 - NSF - SWL | $34.30 | $47.60 | $51.60 | $124 | $605 | - | - |
| 1953 - SF | $26.20 | $30.80 | $36.50 | $73.90 | $305 | - | - |
| 1953 - SF - SWL | $32.90 | $36.00 | $60.10 | $121 | $750 | - | - |
Mint state defines business strike coins that barely or never has been in circulation.
Values and details of proof-like, specimen and proof coins are grouped under not intended for circulation tab. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.
Varieties and features
1 dollar 1953 - NSF
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1 dollar 1953 - NSF - SWL
1 dollar 1953 - SF
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1 dollar 1953 - SF - SWL
Errors and varieties from the community
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| Die errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #887 | 1 dollar 1953 - Die crack on both sides | Dot36 |
| #1542 | 1 dollar 1953 - Die crack on Gratia | killerbee |
| Miscellaneous / Unclassified | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #3394 | 1 dollar 1953 - Double legend | micro5 |
Mintage
- 1 dollar 1953 - NSF : Included above
- 1 dollar 1953 - NSF - SWL : Included above
- 1 dollar 1953 - SF : 1,074,578
- 1 dollar 1953 - SF - SWL : Included above
1 dollar 1953 - NSF
- Alloy: 80% silver, 20% copper
- Weight: 23.33 grams
- Diameter : 36.00 mm, thickness 2.84 mm
- Engraver: Obverse: Mary Gillick, Thomas Shingles, Reverse: Emanuel Hahn
- Designer: Obverse: Mary Gillick, Thomas Shingles, Reverse: Emanuel Hahn
- Edge: Reeded
- Magnetism: N/A
- Die axis: ↑↑
1 dollar 1953 - SF
- Alloy: 80% silver, 20% copper
- Weight: 23.33 grams
- Diameter : 36.00 mm, thickness 2.84 mm
- Engraver: Obverse: Mary Gillick, Thomas Shingles, Reverse: Emanuel Hahn
- Designer: Obverse: Mary Gillick, Thomas Shingles, Reverse: Emanuel Hahn
- Edge: Reeded
- Magnetism: N/A
- Die axis: ↑↑
Auctions prices and values
Renowned collections
Recent sales of coins from famous collections and identified on third party holders are listed below.
- November 6, 2021 - Victoria North - $1,131 - ICCS (MS-65) NSF - SWL
- April 26, 2020 - Cook - $125 - PCGS (MS-64) NSF - SWL
- April 26, 2020 - Cook - $38 - PCGS (MS-60) SF - UNC Detail - Cleaned
- April 12, 2020 - Cook - $834 - PCGS (PL-64) SF
- September 15, 2019 - Pittman Belzberg - $5,111 - PCGS (SP-65) SF
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $38 - PCGS (MS-64) SF
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $82 - PCGS (MS-64) SF
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $914 - PCGS (PL-64) SF
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $1,272 - PCGS (MS-66) NSF
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $1,153 - PCGS (PL-66) SF
- August 25, 2019 - Pittman Cook - $1,590 - PCGS (PL-66) SF
- August 15, 2019 - Cook - $5,430 - PCGS (SP-66) NSF
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