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.925 pure
0.7501 oz
2 minted
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1 dollar 1911 - Pattern Silver Dollar

1911

A 1911 Canadian 1 dollar struck in 92.5% silver (sterling). Reverse designed by W.H.J. Blakemore. Reverse: Pattern dollar featuring crowned Canadian arms flanked by maple branches, date below. Mintage: 2. Specimen finish.

Metal Silver (.925 pure)
Weight 0.7501 oz (23.33 g)
Mintage 2
Denomination 1 dollar
Diameter 36.06 mm
Edge Reeded
Finish Specimen
Series George V Era (1911-1936)
Obverse Edgar Bertram Mackennal
Reverse W.H.J. Blakemore
Rarity Low Mintage
Est. Value $1,000,000+
Status Available
Live Melt Value
$62.17 CAD
$44.95 USD
Spot Silver
$89.60/oz
CAD per troy oz
Issued by Ottawa Branch, Royal Mint. Pricing reflects secondary market and melt value only.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "ONE DOLLAR CANADA 1911". Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. Silver.
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Collector Research Notes

Pattern dollar featuring crowned Canadian arms flanked by maple branches, date below

What Collectors Usually Check

  • This issue is tagged as low mintage in the local catalog, so collector demand often depends on condition, eye appeal, and how often examples surface for sale.
  • The estimated collector range sits meaningfully above melt value, which usually means design, scarcity, or set demand is doing more work than metal content alone.
  • Older Canadian silver issues often need to be judged on both collector merit and metal value, especially when grades or varieties are involved.
  • Use the listed edge, diameter, finish, and legends to verify the exact issue before comparing prices or catalog entries.

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