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YOUNG EFFIGY [1 record]

Record 1 1997-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Coins and Bank Notes
  • Numismatics
  • Coining
DEF

The first effigy of a king or a queen that is used on coins of the country of which he or she is the reigning monarch.

OBS

Hence, these terms refer to the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Mary Gillick which graced the obverse of Canadian coins from 1953 to 1964. They also refer to the "youthful" portraits of Queen Victoria used during the early years of her rule.

OBS

See related terms: classic effigy (specific), contemporary effigy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
  • Numismatique
  • Monnayage
DEF

Désignations de la première effigie d'un roi ou d'une reine apparaissant sur les pièces de monnaie du pays dont il ou elle est le souverain régnant.

OBS

Ainsi, ces termes désignent l'effigie de Sa Majesté la reine Elizabeth II par Mary Gillick figurant sur l'avers des pièces de monnaie canadienne de 1953 à 1964. Ils font également allusion à l'effigie utilisée pour la reine Victoria durant les premières années de son règne.

Spanish

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