1905 King Edward VII 50 Cents Value
The 1905 King Edward VII 50 Cents is a business-strike issue from Canada, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint. Only 40,000 examples were struck — the lowest mintage in the entire King Edward VII 50 Cents series, making this the key date. Current catalog values range from $210 in lower grades to $9,000 in top condition — a top-quartile premium issue for the series; composed of silver (.925) (.925 silver .075 copper) (11.62 g).
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The 1905 King Edward VII 50 Cents coin, has a total mintage of 40,000, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint, and engraved by George William de Saulles. Made of silver (.925) (.925 silver .075 copper), weighing 11.62 grams, with a diameter of 29.72 mm, and featuring a reeded edge.
The obverse is bust of king edward vii, wearing a crown, facing right. . It reads "EDWARDVS VII DEI GRATIA REX IMPERATOR". The reverse is the face value, accompanied with the inscription "canada", surrounded with two maple boughs below a crown. It reads "50 CENTS CANADA 1909".
Price by Grade
Unlock all 5 grades| Grade | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| 8 | $210.00 |
| 12 | $400.00 |
| 20 | $1,000.00 |
| 40 | $1,900.00 |
| 60 | $9,000.00 |
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Specifications
- Type
- Standard circulation coin
- Composition
- Silver (.925) (.925 silver .075 copper)
- Weight
- 11.62 g
- Diameter
- 29.72 mm
- Edge
- Reeded
- Designer
- George William de Saulles
- Currency
- Canadian dollar (1858-date)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the mintage of the 1905 King Edward VII 50 Cents?
- The 1905 King Edward VII 50 Cents has a total mintage of 40,000.
- What is the 1905 King Edward VII 50 Cents made of?
- The 1905 King Edward VII 50 Cents is made of silver (.925) (.925 silver .075 copper), weighs 11.62 grams, and measures 29.72 mm in diameter.
- Where was the 1905 King Edward VII 50 Cents minted?
- The 1905 King Edward VII 50 Cents was struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint.
- How much is a 1905 King Edward VII 50 Cents worth?
- A 1905 King Edward VII 50 Cents is valued between $210 and $9000, depending on grade and condition.