.925 pure
0.1868 oz
748,000 minted
25 cents 1871
1871
A 1871 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: 748,000. Contains approximately 0.173 oz of silver (melt value applies).
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
Low Mintage
Est. Value
$1,270
Status
Available
Live Melt Value
$17.64 CAD
$12.83 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 - 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).