.925 pure
0.0749 oz
300,000 minted
10 cents 1883
1883
A 1883 Canadian 10 cents struck in 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver). Reverse designed by Leonard Charles Wyon. Reverse: 10 CENTS and date within crossed maple boughs, crown above. Mintage: 300,000. Contains approximately 0.069 oz of silver (melt value applies).
Metal
Silver (.925 pure)
Weight
0.0749 oz (2.33 g)
Mintage
300,000
Denomination
10 cents
Diameter
18.03 mm
Edge
Reeded
Finish
Circulation
Series
Victorian Era (1867-1901)
Obverse
Leonard Charles Wyon
Reverse
Leonard Charles Wyon
Rarity
Low Mintage
Est. Value
$376
Status
Available
Live Melt Value
$6.21 CAD
$4.49 USD
Spot Silver
$89.60/oz
CAD per troy oz
Issued by Dominion of Canada. Pricing reflects secondary market and melt value only.
Collector Value by Grade
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25 | $60 | $119 | $206 | $376 | $735 | $1,370 | $2,290 | $3,190 | $4,680 | $6,300 | $10,500 | $20,700 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "10 CENTS 1883". 18.03 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver).
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