.925 pure
0.0749 oz
1,600,000 minted
10 cents 1870
1870
A 1870 Canadian 10 cents struck in 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver). Reverse designed by Leonard Charles Wyon. Reverse: 10 CENTS and date within crossed maple boughs, crown above. Mintage: 1,600,000. Contains approximately 0.069 oz of silver (melt value applies). Known varieties: 1 documented.
Metal
Silver (.925 pure)
Weight
0.0749 oz (2.33 g)
Mintage
1,600,000
Diameter
18.03 mm
Edge
Reeded
Finish
Circulation
Series
Victorian Era (1867-1901)
Obverse
Leonard Charles Wyon
Reverse
Leonard Charles Wyon
Rarity
Low Mintage
Est. Value
$117
Status
Available
Live Melt Value
$7.07 CAD
$5.14 USD
Spot Silver
$102.07/oz
CAD per troy oz
Issued by Dominion of Canada. Pricing reflects secondary market and melt value only.
Collector Value by Grade
1870 - Narrow 0
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $11 | $24 | $48 | $64 | $117 | $213 | $305 | $541 | $885 | $1,680 | $2,300 | $4,600 |
1870 - Narrow 0 - 0/0
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $11 | $37 | $74 | $108 | $184 | $372 | $564 | $956 | $1,590 | $2,940 | $4,520 |
1870 - Wide 0
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $12 | $33 | $57 | $89 | $172 | $327 | $576 | $947 | $1,410 | $3,040 | $4,460 | $23,700 |
1870 - Wide 0 - 0/0
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $52 | $103 | $152 | $294 | $539 | $882 | $1,470 | $2,940 | $5,400 |
1870 - Wide 0 - 1/1
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $22 | $54 | $108 | $167 | $331 | $588 | $1,030 | $1,720 | $3,190 | $5,900 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "10 CENTS 1870". 18.03 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver).