Bidspirit auction | Canada 1960 5 Cents Nickel

Canada 1960 5 Cents Nickel Dodecagonal and Round Rim Variety - This 1960 Canadian 5-cent coin is struck in nickel and features a specific rim variety. As described on the vintage holder, the obverse exhibits a 12-sided (dodecagonal) rim while the reverse shows a rounded rim. The obverse displays the Mary Gillick laureate portrait of Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by the Latin legend ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA. The reverse shows the beaver design by G.E. Kruger-Gray with the date 1960 and country name CANADA. The coin is secured in a vintage cardboard 2x2 holder containing handwritten references to Hans Zoell, the noted Canadian numismatic variety author, and Phila-Coin Co. Metal: Nickel Diameter: 21.2 mm Weight: 4.5 g. Uncirculated. The coin possesses strong original luster with minor contact marks consistent with a high grade. The vintage holder shows age-related toning and slight oxidation on the staples.