1981 three and a half claws Twenty Cent PCGS MS65
The so-called three and a half claws variety was minted in Winnipeg, Canada in 1981. Both the reverse and obverse dies are subtly different, and it is in fact the obverse side of the coin that really distinguishes the 1981 Winnipeg twenty cent from the Wales and Canberra issues. Even from a distance, the obverse legend is clearly closer to the rim than on the Wales and Canberra issues. On UNC coins, the surfaces also appear to be a lot more glossy, although this is less obvious. All 1981 three and a half claws twenty cent pieces were issued for circulation and were not preserved in the mint sets, so it is only in rolls that they can be found in UNC. The coin photographed above is, believe it or not, far above the average 1981 Winnipeg twenty cent. Most of them have baggy fields and impaired eye appeal. Professional Coin Grading Service is the global leader in coin authentication and grading. With over 60 million coins graded and counting, PCGS is trusted by collectors, dealers, and investors to certify authenticity, protect value, and elevate market confidence. This is a direct conversion of the 70-point PCGS grade to a 10-point scale, intended to present the grade in a more intuitive format for newer collectors. It is not our personal opinion or an attempt at regrading the coin to a different standard. To understand how the 70-point scale converts to a 10-point scale, [click here](https://drakesterling.com/en/page/the-ten-point-coin-grading-scale). The so-called three and a half claws variety was minted in Winnipeg, Canada in 1981. Both the reverse and obverse dies are subtly different, and it is in fact the obverse side of the coin that really distinguishes the 1981 Winnipeg twenty cent from the Wales and Canberra issues. Even from a distance, the obverse legend is clearly closer to the rim than on the Wales and Canberra issues. On UNC coins, the surfaces also appear to be a lot more glossy, although this is less obvious. All 1981 three and a half claws twenty cent pieces were issued for circulation and were not preserved in the mint sets, so it is only in rolls that they can be found in UNC. The coin photographed above is, believe it or not, far above the average 1981 Winnipeg twenty cent. Most of them have baggy fields and impaired eye appeal.