.925 pure
0.3736 oz
80,000 minted
50 cents 1872
1872
A 1872 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: 80,000. Contains approximately 0.346 oz of silver (melt value applies). Known varieties: 1 documented.
Metal
Silver (.925 pure)
Weight
0.3736 oz (11.62 g)
Mintage
80,000
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
$276
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
1872 - H
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25 | $47 | $90 | $144 | $276 | $566 | $1,180 | $4,020 | $6,000 | $11,300 | $18,000 | $24,500 |
1872 - H - 2/2
| G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $74 | $172 | $270 | $392 | $784 | $1,570 |
1872 - H - Double A
| G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $74 | $157 | $245 | $392 | $780 | $1,570 |
1872 - H - Double N and A
| G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $74 | $172 | $245 | $392 | $784 | $1,570 |
1872 - H - Inverted A/V
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $126 | $247 | $457 | $912 | $1,730 | $5,400 | $10,600 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "50 CENTS 1872". 29.72 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver).