.925 pure
0.3736 oz
60,000 minted
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
Denomination
50 cents
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
$30.96 CAD
$22.39 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
1888 - Obverse # 2
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $160 | $235 | $536 | $965 | $1,790 | $3,760 | $6,700 | $21,600 | $30,800 | $40,000 |
1888 - Obverse # 3
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $159 | $187 | $455 | $612 | $1,120 | $1,970 | $4,080 | $11,600 | $19,600 | $20,300 | $35,300 |
1888 - Obverse # 4
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-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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