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Canadian coins obverses comparison
The multiple obverses on Canadian coins might be hard to identify or remember especially for new collectors. This comparison tool will assist you through the major recognized obverses through key design elements.
25 cents - Victoria
Select two obverses below and click compare to search the main differences.
Obverses for other denominations and monarchs will be added soon.
Obverse 1 vs Obverse 2
End of the ribbon - Obverse 1
V shape off centre to the right
End of the ribbon - Obverse 2
V shape off centre to the left
Chin - Obverse 1
Double
Chin - Obverse 2
Double
Top hair - Obverse 1
One thick and one minor strands
Top hair - Obverse 2
One thick strand
Bust - Obverse 1
Above C
Bust - Obverse 2
Above C
Existing Victoria 25 cents obverses for each year
- Obverse # 1: 1870 and 1871
- Obverse # 2: 1870, 1871, 1872, 1874, 1875, 1880, 1881, 1885 and 1886
- Obverse # 3: 1882
- Obverse # 4: 1883 and 1886
- Obverse # 5: 1886, 1887, 1888, 1889, 1890, 1891, 1892, 1893, 1894, 1899, 1900 and 1901
