300 Dollars - Elizabeth II Saber Tooth Scimitar Cat
Features
| Issuer |
Canada
 |
|---|---|
| Queen |
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
|
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 300 Dollars 300 CAD = USD 215 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Platinum (.9995) |
| Weight | 31.15 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 341978 |
| References | RCM/MRC# 101580 Monnaie Royale Canadienne (https://www.mint.ca/) , KM# 831 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). Coin & Currency Institute (publisher). Gold Coins of the World. Coin & Currency Institute (8 volumes). |
Series: Platinum commemorative coins 2007-2016
Obverse
Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 77 years of age, bare headed, wearing necklace and earrings, facing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA
SB
Unabridged legend: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God
Engraver: Susan Taylor
Designer: Susanna Blunt
Reverse
Saber Tooth Scimitar Cat
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANADA
300 DOLLARS
2008
9995
Pt
Engraver: Christie Paquet
Edge
Reeded
Mint
 |
Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa, Canada (1908-date) |
Comments
This coin migtht not have the (2007-2008) RCM logo on it's obverse. To be confirm.
The second coin in a fascinating, upscale series featuring prehistoric animals.
With large, razor-sharp fangs, the scimitar cat (Homotherium serum) is arguably one of the most awe-inspiring animals of the Ice Age.
The scimitar cat was roughly the size of a lion, but with a lighter body that gave it more running flexibility than its Ice Age cousins, the saber-tooth cat and American lion. It had a short tail like the lynx, long, powerfulforelimbs but poorly developed hindquarters that gave it a hyena-like stance. While most cats see best at night, scimitar skulls have brain impressions indicating it could also see well in daylight, like themodern cheetah.
The second coin in a fascinating, upscale series featuring prehistoric animals.
With large, razor-sharp fangs, the scimitar cat (Homotherium serum) is arguably one of the most awe-inspiring animals of the Ice Age.
The scimitar cat was roughly the size of a lion, but with a lighter body that gave it more running flexibility than its Ice Age cousins, the saber-tooth cat and American lion. It had a short tail like the lynx, long, powerfulforelimbs but poorly developed hindquarters that gave it a hyena-like stance. While most cats see best at night, scimitar skulls have brain impressions indicating it could also see well in daylight, like themodern cheetah.
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 2008 | 200 | Proof | |||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 95
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Bullion value: USD 1761.48
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Actual platinum weight: 1.001 oz
Current platinum price: 1759.73 USD/oz (see platinum price 
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