.925 pure
0.1495 oz
20 cents 1871 - Not intended for circulation
1871
A 1871.925 silver 20 cents weighing 0.1495 oz (4.65g), 23.27 mm diameter. Reverse: 20 CENTS and date within maple wreath, crown above.
Metal
Silver (.925 pure)
Weight
0.1495 oz (4.65 g)
Diameter
23.27 mm
Edge
Reeded
Finish
Circulation
Series
Victorian Era (1867-1901)
Obverse
Leonard Charles Wyon
Reverse
Leonard Charles Wyon
Rarity
Low Mintage
Est. Value
$500-$2000+ CAD depending on condition
Status
Available
Live Melt Value
$14.12 CAD
$10.27 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
1871 - DC-50
| SP-63 | SP-64 | SP-65 |
|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $21,200 | $25,300 |
1871 - DC-51
| SP-63 | SP-64 | SP-65 |
|---|---|---|
| $12,600 | $25,000 | $30,000 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
23.27 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 92.5% Ag.