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25 cents 1885
1885
The 25 cents 1885 is a 1885 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 192,000. 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
192,000
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
$873
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
1885 - Curved top 5
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $64 | $126 | $249 | $467 | $873 | $1,670 | $3,030 | $7,400 | $11,300 | $16,800 | $17,700 |
1885 - Curved top 5 - 5/3
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $85 | $147 | $294 | $588 | $1,180 | $1,930 | $3,920 |
1885 - Straight top 5
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $66 | $120 | $225 | $498 | $920 | $1,880 | $3,430 | $7,400 | $11,300 | $19,300 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "25 CENTS 1885". 23.62 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver).