.925 pure
0.1495 oz
730,392 minted
20 cents 1858
1858
A 1858 Canadian 20 cents struck in 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver). Reverse designed by Leonard Charles Wyon. Reverse: 20 CENTS and date within maple wreath, crown above. Mintage: 730,392. Contains approximately 0.138 oz of silver (melt value applies). Known varieties: 1 documented.
Metal
Silver (.925 pure)
Weight
0.1495 oz (4.65 g)
Mintage
730,392
Denomination
20 cents
Diameter
23.3 mm
Edge
Reeded
Finish
Circulation
Series
Pre-Confederation Coinage
Obverse
Leonard Charles Wyon
Reverse
Leonard Charles Wyon
Rarity
Low Mintage
Est. Value
$915
Status
Available
Live Melt Value
$12.39 CAD
$8.96 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
1858 - ↑↑
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $111 | $188 | $359 | $604 | $915 | $1,550 |
1858 - ↑↓
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $28 | $72 | $116 | $155 | $221 | $351 | $625 | $1,320 | $1,880 | $3,120 | $3,660 | $8,600 |
1858 - ↑↓ - Blundered I in DEI
| G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $83 | $127 | $155 | $221 | $417 | $625 |
1858 - ↑↓ - Blundered I in Gratia
| G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-62 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $83 | $127 | $200 | $221 | $366 | $686 | $2,320 |
1858 - ↑↓ - Blundered I in Victoria
| G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $98 | $132 | $172 | $245 | $490 | $686 |
1858 - ↑↓ - Double 5
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40 | $87 | $134 | $168 | $234 | $425 | $686 | $1,340 | $1,960 | $3,250 | $3,740 | $13,700 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "20 CENTS 1858". 23.3 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver).
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