.925 pure
0.1868 oz
1,000,000 minted
25 cents 1875
1875
A 1875 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: 1,000,000. Contains approximately 0.173 oz of silver (melt value applies). Known varieties: 1 documented.
Metal
Silver (.925 pure)
Weight
0.1868 oz (5.81 g)
Mintage
1,000,000
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
$2,270
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
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $260 | $300 | $623 | $1,070 | $2,270 | $4,100 | $8,100 | $18,300 | $28,200 | $41,700 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "25 CENTS 1875". 23.62 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver).