Reference image of 10 cents 1870
.925 pure
0.0749 oz
1,600,000 minted
Reference image courtesy of NumiCanada

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-3G-4VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64MS-65
$11$24$48$64$117$213$305$541$885$1,680$2,300$4,600
1870 - Narrow 0 - 0/0
AG-3G-4VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64
$11$37$74$108$184$372$564$956$1,590$2,940$4,520
1870 - Wide 0
AG-3G-4VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64MS-66
$12$33$57$89$172$327$576$947$1,410$3,040$4,460$23,700
1870 - Wide 0 - 0/0
AG-3G-4VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63
$20$52$103$152$294$539$882$1,470$2,940$5,400
1870 - Wide 0 - 1/1
AG-3G-4VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-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).
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