Reference image of 1973 Large Bust Quarter
.9999 pure
0.1624 oz
135,958,589 minted
Reference image courtesy of NumiCanada

1973 Large Bust Quarter

1973

A 1973 Canadian 25 cents struck in Nickel. Reverse designed by Paul Cedarberg. Reverse: RCMP Mountie on horseback, centennial design by Paul Cedarberg. Mintage: 135,958,589. Known varieties: 7 documented.

Metal Nickel (.9999 pure)
Weight 0.1624 oz (5.05 g)
Mintage 135,958,589
Denomination 25 cents
Diameter 23.88 mm
Edge Reeded
Finish Circulation
Obverse Arnold Machin
Reverse Paul Cedarberg
Rarity Low Mintage
Est. Value $150
Status Sold Out
Collector Value by Grade
1973 - Large Bust
F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64MS-65
$147$150$197$220$351$445$721$1,360$3,060
1973 - Small Bust
G-4VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64MS-65MS-66
$0.25$0.25$0.25$0.25$0.25$0.25$0.55$1$2$11$26$67
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
RCMP Mountie reverse; Queen's head is large, beads nearly touch rim. 133 beads on LB vs 132 on SB.
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