.925 pure
0.1868 oz
900,000 minted
25 cents 1870
1870
A 1870 Canadian 25 cents struck in 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver). Reverse designed by Leonard Charles Wyon. Reverse: 25 CENTS and date within crossed maple boughs, crown above. Mintage: 900,000. Contains approximately 0.173 oz of silver (melt value applies). Known varieties: 3 documented.
Metal
Silver (.925 pure)
Weight
0.1868 oz (5.81 g)
Mintage
900,000
Denomination
25 cents
Diameter
23.62 mm
Edge
Reeded
Finish
Circulation
Series
Victorian Era (1867-1901)
Obverse
Leonard Charles Wyon
Reverse
Leonard Charles Wyon
Rarity
Low Mintage
Est. Value
$129
Status
Available
Live Melt Value
$15.48 CAD
$11.20 USD
Spot Silver
$89.60/oz
CAD per troy oz
Issued by Dominion of Canada. Pricing reflects secondary market and melt value only.
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).
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