.925 pure
0.0749 oz
950,000 minted
10 cents 1881
1881
A 1881 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: 950,000. 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
950,000
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
$272
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
1881 - H - Obverse # 1
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $26 | $39 | $85 | $157 | $272 | $569 |
1881 - H - Obverse # 2
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $11 | $26 | $51 | $80 | $125 | $258 | $453 | $817 | $1,090 | $2,320 | $4,090 | $5,900 | $13,700 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "10 CENTS 1881". 18.03 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver).