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1882
Silver
0.1514 oz
.925 pure
0.1514 oz
100,000 minted
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Newfoundland 20 Cents 1882H

1882

A 1882.925 silver 20 cents weighing 0.1514 oz (4.71g), 23.19 mm diameter. Reverse: Denomination '20 CENTS' displayed within a beaded circle, surrounded by 'NEWFOUNDLAND' and the date, with decorative ornaments. The 'H' mintmark indicates striking at the Heaton Mint in Birmingham. Mintage: 100,000. Contains approximately 0.140 oz of silver (melt value applies).

Metal Silver (.925 pure)
Weight 0.1514 oz (4.71 g)
Mintage 100,000
Diameter 23.19 mm
Edge Reeded
Finish Circulation
Series Victorian Era (1867-1901)
Obverse Leonard Charles Wyon
Reverse Leonard Charles Wyon
Est. Value $60-$250 CAD depending on grade
Status Available
Live Melt Value
$14.29 CAD
$10.40 USD
Spot Silver
$102.07/oz
CAD per troy oz
Issued by Colony of Newfoundland. Pricing reflects secondary market and melt value only.
Identification Tips
Silver coin, 23.19mm diameter. Reeded edge. '20 CENTS' on reverse. 'NEWFOUNDLAND' legend. H mintmark.
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Collector Research Notes

Denomination '20 CENTS' displayed within a beaded circle, surrounded by 'NEWFOUNDLAND' and the date, with decorative ornaments. The 'H' mintmark indicates striking at the Heaton Mint in Birmingham.

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