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1888
Silver
0.3787 oz
.925 pure
0.3787 oz
20,000 minted
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Newfoundland 50 Cents 1888

1888

A 1888.925 silver 50 cents weighing 0.3787 oz (11.78g), 29.85 mm diameter. Reverse: Denomination '50 CENTS' displayed within a beaded circle, surrounded by 'NEWFOUNDLAND' and the date, with decorative ornaments. Lower mintage of 20,000 makes this a scarcer date. Mintage: 20,000. Contains approximately 0.350 oz of silver (melt value applies).

Metal Silver (.925 pure)
Weight 0.3787 oz (11.78 g)
Mintage 20,000
Diameter 29.85 mm
Edge Reeded
Finish Circulation
Series Victorian Era (1867-1901)
Obverse Leonard Charles Wyon
Reverse Leonard Charles Wyon
Rarity Limited
Est. Value $150-$550 CAD depending on grade
Status Available
Live Melt Value
$35.75 CAD
$26.00 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
Large silver coin, 29.85mm diameter. Reeded edge. '50 CENTS' on reverse. 'NEWFOUNDLAND' legend. Key date.
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Collector Research Notes

Denomination '50 CENTS' displayed within a beaded circle, surrounded by 'NEWFOUNDLAND' and the date, with decorative ornaments. Lower mintage of 20,000 makes this a scarcer date.

What Collectors Usually Check

  • This issue is tagged as limited in the local catalog, so collector demand often depends on condition, eye appeal, and how often examples surface for sale.
  • The estimated collector range sits meaningfully above melt value, which usually means design, scarcity, or set demand is doing more work than metal content alone.
  • Older Canadian silver issues often need to be judged on both collector merit and metal value, especially when grades or varieties are involved.
  • Use the listed edge, diameter, finish, and legends to verify the exact issue before comparing prices or catalog entries.

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