1899 Canada 25-cents Very Good (VG-8)

1899 Canada 25-cents Very Good (VG-8)

Victoria Obverse 5:
Bust Line: The most dramatic diagnostic point for a Variety 5 is the location of the point of the bust line, which falls to the serif of "C" in CANADA.
Crown, Hair, & Eye Detail: There is a very small strand of hair below the crown. The upper eyelid is thin and long, extending well back into the temple.
Lip and Chin Detail: The upper lip has a pronounced curl and falls with a slight curve out from the nostril. An aging chin show definite doubling lines.
Right Ribbon End Detail: The right ribbon end has a lazy "U" shape with equal arms.

Specifications:
Monarch: Victoria
Designer and Engraver: Leonard C. Wyon
Composition: 0.925 silver, 0.075 copper
Weight: 5.81 g
Diameter: 23.62 mm
Edge: Reeded
Die Axis: ↑ ↓
Mintage: 415,580