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25 cents 1871
1871
The 25 cents 1871 is a 1871 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 748,000. 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
748,000
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
$1,270
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
1871 - H - Obverse # 1
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | $131 | $261 | $523 | $1,270 | $2,400 | $3,900 |
1871 - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $34 | $62 | $117 | $239 | $482 | $823 | $1,830 | $2,310 | $3,680 | $4,210 | $9,000 |
1871 - Obverse # 1
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $43 | $69 | $127 | $263 | $519 | $1,130 | $2,450 | $3,550 | $4,710 | $6,400 |
1871 - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $26 | $53 | $91 | $178 | $392 | $707 | $1,700 | $2,180 | $3,650 | $5,100 | $6,900 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "25 CENTS 1871". 23.62 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver).