.925 pure
0.3736 oz
450,000 minted
50 cents 1870
1870
A 1870 Canadian 50 cents struck in 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver). Reverse designed by Leonard Charles Wyon. Reverse: 50 CENTS and date within crossed maple boughs, crown above. Mintage: 450,000. Contains approximately 0.346 oz of silver (melt value applies).
Metal
Silver (.925 pure)
Weight
0.3736 oz (11.62 g)
Mintage
450,000
Diameter
29.72 mm
Edge
Reeded
Finish
Circulation
Series
Victorian Era (1867-1901)
Obverse
Leonard Charles Wyon
Reverse
Leonard Charles Wyon
Rarity
Low Mintage
Est. Value
$238
Status
Available
Live Melt Value
$35.27 CAD
$25.65 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
1870 - L.C.W.
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25 | $52 | $87 | $148 | $238 | $519 | $1,100 | $4,490 | $5,900 | $11,800 |
1870 - No L.C.W.
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $520 | $1,040 | $1,820 | $2,650 | $4,290 | $7,600 | $13,500 | $39,200 | $49,000 | $58,800 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "50 CENTS 1870". 29.72 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver).