1870 LCW Canada 50-cents G-VG (G-6) $

1870 LCW Canada 50-cents G-VG (G-6)

LCW: Located just below the bust of Victoria are the initals LCW belonging to the designer, Leonard C. Wyon.

Victoria Portrait Obverse 2:
Crown, Hair & Eye Detail: The hairline between the brow and crown is composed of one medium-sized strand. The upper eyelid is thin and straight. It does not join the lower lid at the corner of the eye. There is a shamrock behind the first jewel of the crown.
Lips and Chin Detail: The upper lip has a slight curl and curves outward. The crease line at the corner of the mouth is short. The chin has slight doubling.
Ribbon Detail: The right ribbon end "V" is split in the middle with the left point being longer. The ribbon bow is poorly formed creating a gap between it and the right ribbon.

Specifications:
Monarch: Victoria
Designer and Engraver: Leonard C. Wyon
Composition: 0.925 silver, 0.075 copper
Weight: 11.62g
Diameter: 29.72 mm
Edge: Reeded
Die Axis: ↑ ↓
Mintage: 450,000