Reference image of 50 cents 1888
.925 pure
0.3736 oz
60,000 minted
Reference image courtesy of NumiCanada

50 cents 1888

1888

A 1888 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: 60,000. Contains approximately 0.346 oz of silver (melt value applies).

Metal Silver (.925 pure)
Weight 0.3736 oz (11.62 g)
Mintage 60,000
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 $1,790
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
1888 - Obverse # 2
AG-3G-4VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63
$160$235$536$965$1,790$3,760$6,700$21,600$30,800$40,000
1888 - Obverse # 3
AG-3G-4VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64
$159$187$455$612$1,120$1,970$4,080$11,600$19,600$20,300$35,300
1888 - Obverse # 4
AG-3G-4VG-8F-12VF-20
$214$490$980$2,160$4,250
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "50 CENTS 1888". 29.72 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver).
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