1 dollar 1939
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This coin, the second commemorative silver dollar struck in Canada, was minted to celebrate the visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1939. The reverse of the coin depicts the Parliament buildings in Ottawa. The Latin legend FIDE SUORUM REGNAT (He reigns by the faith of his people) appears above... Read more »
1 dollar 1939 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 1939 is $23.60 CAD.
- Circulated
- Mint state
- Not for circulation
| Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | - | €14.00 | €14.00 | €14.00 | €14.50 | €16.30 | €17.40 |
| 1939 - Double HP | - | €14.00 | €14.00 | €14.00 | €18.70 | €23.40 | €27.80 |
| 1939 - JOP - Type 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1939 - JOP - Type 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Circulated: 1 dollar 1939 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | €19.60 | €20.40 | €25.90 | €52.10 | €175 | €808 | - |
| 1939 - Double HP | €33.50 | €55.20 | €69.80 | €87.60 | €491 | - | - |
| 1939 - JOP - Type 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1939 - JOP - Type 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1939 - Double HP
1 dollar 1939 - JOP - Type 1
J.O.P. Counterstamp (Joseph Oliva Patenaude).
1 dollar 1939 - JOP - Type 2
J.O.P. Counterstamp (Joseph Oliva Patenaude).
Errors and varieties from the community
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| Planchet errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #840 | 1 dolar 1939 - Flaw planchet | Dot36 |
| Die errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #855 | 1 dollar 1939 - Die crack on IND : IMP | priv@t3 |
Mintage
- 1 dollar 1939 : 1,363,816
- 1 dollar 1939 - Double HP : Included above
- 1 dollar 1939 - JOP - Type 1 : Included above
- 1 dollar 1939 - JOP - Type 2 : Included above
Details
- Alloy: 80% silver, 20% copper
- Weight: 23.33 grams
- Diameter : 36.00 mm, thickness 2.84 mm
- Engraver: Obverse: T. H. Paget, Reverse: Emanuel Hahn
- Designer: Obverse: T. H. Paget, 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.
- February 21, 2020 - Pittman - $2,202 - PCGS (SP-67)
- September 5, 2019 - Pittman - $1,905 - PCGS (SP-67)
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $1,193 - PCGS (AU-55) JOP - Type 2
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $52 - PCGS (MS-63)
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $318 - PCGS (MS-64) MS-64+
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $1,312 - PCGS (SP-66) Matte
- August 15, 2019 - Cook - $25,555 - PCGS (SP-68)
- August 15, 2019 - Cook - $1,757 - PCGS (SP-65) Matte
- July 19, 2018 - Belzberg - $189 - PCGS (MS-64)
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