Reference image of 25 cents 1886
.925 pure
0.1868 oz
540,000 minted
Reference image courtesy of NumiCanada

25 cents 1886

1886

A 1886 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: 540,000. Contains approximately 0.173 oz of silver (melt value applies).

Metal Silver (.925 pure)
Weight 0.1868 oz (5.81 g)
Mintage 540,000
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 $472
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
1886 - Obverse # 2
AG-3G-4VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-63
$29$59$122$239$472$980$1,670$8,700
1886 - Obverse # 4
AG-3G-4VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63
$23$35$74$160$302$646$1,180$2,820$3,900$6,400
1886 - Obverse # 4 - 6/6
AG-3G-4VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62
$38$74$155$290$610$1,190$1,960$4,120$6,100
1886 - Obverse # 4 - Doubled Knobbed 6
VF-20MS-62
$323$4,590
1886 - Obverse # 5 - Long Bough Ends
AG-3G-4VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50
$54$61$106$245$490$980$1,960
1886 - Obverse # 5 - Long Bough Ends - 6/7
AG-3G-4VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-65
$34$74$147$284$621$1,150$1,960$4,120$6,100$15,100
1886 - Obverse # 5 - Short Bough Ends
AG-3G-4VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64MS-65
$20$39$76$142$315$668$1,270$2,860$3,550$6,500$7,800$14,700
1886 - Obverse # 5 - Short Bough Ends - 6/6
AG-3G-4VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62
$37$74$155$302$621$1,180$1,960$4,120$6,100
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "25 CENTS 1886". 23.62 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver).
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