Canada, Victoria, unofficial "Pattern  Dollar" dated 1901, struck in .916 (22ct) gold, struck to a matt finish, crowned and veiled old head left, by Donald R Golder after Thomas Brock, VICTORIA. DEI GRATIA. IND. IMP, rev. struck en medaille, CANADA 1901 within wreath of maple leaves, crown above, edge milled, weight 32.3g., diameter 36mm., as struck, unique in gold
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Canada, Victoria, unofficial "Pattern Dollar" dated 1901, struck in .916 (22ct) gold, struck to a matt finish, crowned and veiled old head left, by Donald R Golder after Thomas Brock, VICTORIA. DEI GRATIA. IND. IMP, rev. struck en medaille, CANADA 1901 within wreath of maple leaves, crown above, edge milled, weight 32.3g., diameter 36mm., as struck, unique in gold

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Canada, Victoria, unofficial "Pattern Dollar" dated 1901, struck in .916 (22ct) gold, struck to a matt finish, crowned and veiled old head left, by Donald R Golder after Thomas Brock, VICTORIA. DEI GRATIA. IND. IMP, rev. struck en medaille, CANADA 1901 within wreath of maple leaves, crown above, edge milled, weight 32.3g., diameter 36mm., as struck, unique in gold
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VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer’s premium.

Lot Essay

There were no silver Dollar coins produced for Canada in the early years of the 20th century, although excessively rare patterns exist in silver and lead dated 1911. The reverse design of the fantasy modern pattern pieces offered here are very similar to that of the 1911 coins, although the modern 'old head' portrait of Victoria, adapted by Donald Golder never featured on Canadian coins.
Nevertheless, these modern pieces seek to emulate the 36mm. diameter design, quality and dimensions of later Canada Dollar coinage.