.925 pure
0.0749 oz
800,000 minted
10 cents 1886
1886
A 1886 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: 800,000. Contains approximately 0.069 oz of silver (melt value applies).
Metal
Silver (.925 pure)
Weight
0.0749 oz (2.33 g)
Mintage
800,000
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
$290
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
1886 - Obverse # 4 - Large Knobbed 6
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18 | $41 | $85 | $153 | $290 | $673 | $1,400 | $3,070 | $5,200 | $7,600 | $38,300 |
1886 - Obverse # 4 - Small 6
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25 | $59 | $123 | $245 | $490 | $1,240 |
1886 - Obverse # 5 - Large Knobbed 6
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25 | $33 | $72 | $109 | $218 | $488 | $1,050 | $2,340 | $3,440 | $6,000 |
1886 - Obverse # 5 - Large Pointed 6
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $39 | $77 | $159 | $298 | $560 | $1,180 | $1,690 | $3,920 | $6,400 | $8,900 | $22,900 |
1886 - Obverse # 5 - Small 6
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15 | $26 | $52 | $90 | $175 | $414 | $882 | $2,210 | $3,430 | $5,100 | $7,000 |
1886 - Obverse # 5 - Small 6/6
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $37 | $49 | $94 | $196 | $362 | $769 | $1,550 | $3,430 | $5,000 | $7,600 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "10 CENTS 1886". 18.03 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver).