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25 cents 1870
1870
The 25 cents 1870 is a 1870 silver coin from the Royal Canadian Mint, weighing 0.1868 troy ounces (5.81 g) at .925 purity. It is part of the Victorian Era (1867-1901) series. It was produced with a mintage of 900,000. Based on current silver spot prices, its precious metal content is worth approximately $17.30 CAD.
Metal
Silver (.925 pure)
Weight
0.1868 oz (5.81 g)
Mintage
900,000
Diameter
23.62 mm
Edge
Reeded
Finish
Circulation
Series
Victorian Era (1867-1901)
Obverse
Leonard Charles Wyon
Reverse
Leonard Charles Wyon
Rarity
Ultra-Rare
Est. Value
$129
Status
Available
Live Melt Value
$17.30 CAD
$12.64 USD
Spot Silver
$100.12/oz
CAD per troy oz
Mint Price
N/A
As issued
Premium
Over melt
Mint SRP as of last update. Visit mint.ca for current pricing.
Collector Value by Grade
1870 - Obverse # 1
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $23 | $44 | $75 | $129 | $264 | $464 | $1,010 | $1,450 | $2,610 | $3,830 | $6,800 |
1870 - Obverse # 1 - 5/5 in 25
| VF-20 |
|---|
| $142 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "25 CENTS 1870". 23.62 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver).