Weight change for Canadian Sterling quarters?

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by Inquisitive, Apr 12, 2013.

  1. Inquisitive

    Inquisitive Starting 2 know something

    10 008 (Large).jpg Vs. 10 010 (Large).jpg

    In 1910, there was a change in weight for Canadian quarters from 5.81g to 5.83g. I was just wondering if there is a story behind this, similar to the "arrows" coinage in the USA in the 1850s.

    Thanks

    DATE: 1870 to 1910
    COMPOSITION: .925 Silver, .075 Copper
    WEIGHT: 5.81 grams
    DIAMETER: 23.62 mm

    DATE: 1910 to 1919
    COMPOSITION: .925 Silver, .075 Copper
    WEIGHT: 5.83 grams
    DIAMETER: 23.62 mm
     
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