1 dollar 1949
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Newfoundland gave occasion for a commemorative silver dollar coin when it became a province of the Dominion in 1949. John Cabot (Giovanni Caboto) was originally a native of Genoa, Italy. Henry VII of England gave him a commission and he sailed from Bristol on May 2, 1497. After a voyage of 52 days he reached North America and landed June 24th on Cape Breton Island. He then made a brief exploration Of Newfoundland. His return voyage was uneventful and he landed in Bristol on August 6th of the same year.
Henry VII made an entry in his account book which reads as follows: To him that found the new land, 10 pounds. New found land eventually became Newfoundland.
Under ordinary circumstances, and in practically all cases, a pantograph is used to cut the steel master die. However, Thomas Shingle, designer for the Royal Canadian Mint, cut the design by hand directly in the steel. It was an extremely arduous task. The Mint had no pantograph at the time the coin was designed.
Depicted on the dollar is the ship Matthew and under it the Latin inscription, Floreat Terra Nova.
Also read: Canada, one dollar, 1949 »
1 dollar 1949 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 1949 is $22.47 CAD.
- Circulated
- Mint state
- Not for circulation
| Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | - | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $23.50 | $26.20 | $31.60 |
| 1949 - Half Moon | - | - | - | - | $110 | $150 | - |
| 1949 - JOP - Type 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1949 - JOP - Type 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | $1,190 |
Circulated: 1 dollar 1949 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | $35.50 | $41.10 | $50.40 | $62.80 | $99.10 | $225 | $832 |
| 1949 - Half Moon | $300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1949 - JOP - Type 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1949 - 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 1949 - Half Moon
Comes from a die clash.
1 dollar 1949 - JOP - Type 1
J.O.P. Counterstamp (Joseph Oliva Patenaude).
1 dollar 1949 - JOP - Type 2
J.O.P. Counterstamp (Joseph Oliva Patenaude).
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| Miscellaneous / Unclassified | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #3411 | 1 dollar 1949 - Double HP | Anaïs |
| #3412 | 1 dollar 1949 - Double TS | Anaïs |
Mintage
- 1 dollar 1949 : 672,218
- 1 dollar 1949 - Half Moon : Included above
- 1 dollar 1949 - JOP - Type 1 : Included above
- 1 dollar 1949 - JOP - Type 2 : Included above
1 dollar 1949
- Alloy: 80% silver, 20% copper
- Weight: 23.33 grams
- Diameter : 36.00 mm, thickness 2.84 mm
- Engraver: Obverse: T. H. Paget, Reverse: Ernest Maunder, Thomas Shingles
- Designer: Obverse: T. H. Paget, Reverse: Ernest Maunder, Thomas Shingles
- 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.
- July 1, 2021 - Belzberg - $1,488 - PCGS (SP-65)
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $41 - PCGS (PL-60) UNC Detail - Cleaned
- August 15, 2019 - Cook - $3,354 - PCGS (SP-66)
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