25 cents 1973
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A one-year-only commemorative Mountie reverse design for the 25 cents 1973 was chosen to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the North-West Mounted Police later called the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The amount of coins with the Large Bust does not exceed 10 000. Read more »
25 cents 1973 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.
- Circulated
- Mint state
- Not for circulation
| Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 - Small Bust | - | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 |
| 1973 - Large Bust | - | - | - | $147 | $150 | $195 | $220 |
Circulated: 25 cents 1973 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 - Small Bust | $0.55 | $1.00 | $1.80 | $10.80 | $24.80 | $61.40 | - |
| 1973 - Large Bust | $346 | $445 | $727 | $1,380 | $3,240 | - | - |
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
25 cents 1973 - Small Bust
- 120 beads
- Beads far from the rim
- Top of the apex in the letter A in REGINA points between two beads
25 cents 1973 - Large Bust
- 132 beads
- Beads closer to the rim
- Top of the apex in the letter A in REGINA points directly at a bead
Errors and varieties from the community
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| Planchet errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #1373 | 25 cents 1973 - Clipped | syleb |
| Die errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #4435 | 25 cents 1973 - Linked beads | Enyaw |
| #1228 | 25 cents 1973 - Misaligned die | micoincoin |
| Strike errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #1526 | 25 cents 1973 - Struck through grease | poenix688 |
| #403 | 25 cents 1973 - Uncentered broadstrike | andrelus |
| #804 | 25 cents 1973 - Uncentered broadstrike | al |
| Miscellaneous / Unclassified | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #2138 | 25 cents 1973 - Double 187 | Martel |
| #2137 | 25 cents 1973 - Double 973 | Martel |
| #4436 | 25 cents 1973 - Double reverse | Enyaw |
| #1262 | 25 cents 1973 - Plugged 3 in 1873 | andre |
Mintage
- 25 cents 1973 - Small Bust : 135,958,589
- 25 cents 1973 - Large Bust : Included above
25 cents 1973 - Small Bust
- Alloy: 100% nickel
- Weight: 5.07 grams
- Diameter : 23.88 mm
- Engraver: Obverse: Arnold Machin, Patrick Brindley, Reverse: Walter Ott
- Designer: Obverse: Arnold Machin, Patrick Brindley, Reverse: Walter Ott
- 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 26, 2022 - Cook - $1,195 - PCGS (PL-68) Large Bust
- April 26, 2020 - Cook - $638 - PCGS (PL-68) Large Bust
- April 26, 2020 - Cook - $125 - PCGS (MS-60) Large Bust - UNC Detail - Scratch(es)
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $509 - PCGS (PL-67) Large Bust
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Last update : Sunday, February 25, 2024
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