1979 Canada Silver Dollar – Griffon Commemorative – Proof .500 Silver View Watchlist >
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1979 Canada Silver Dollar – Griffon Commemorative – Proof .500 Silver
This listing features a 1979 Canadian Silver Dollar issued to commemorate the tricentennial of the ship Le Griffon, launched in 1679 as the first full-sized sailing vessel on the Great Lakes. The reverse depicts the ship under sail with the inscriptions “1679 GRIFFON 1979.” The obverse carries Arnold Machin’s portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with the legend “ELIZABETH II D.G. REGINA.” Struck in .500 silver, this coin was issued by the Royal Canadian Mint in a proof finish for collectors.
Specifications:
Issuing Country: Canada
Year: 1979
Mint: Royal Canadian Mint
Denomination: One Dollar
Metal: 50% Silver, 50% Copper
Actual Silver Weight: 0.3750 troy ounces
Diameter: 36.07 mm
Thickness: 2.84 mm
Edge: Reeded
Designer (Obverse): Arnold Machin
Designer (Reverse): T. Smith
Mintage: 479,332 (Proof)
CONDITION:
Brilliant proof condition with mirrored fields and frosted design elements. Light handling marks may be visible under magnification, but overall presentation remains sharp with strong eye appeal. Please refer to the photos for a detailed condition assessment.
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