1870 Obverse 2 Specimen Queen Victoria 50 Cents
The 1870 Obverse 2 Specimen Queen Victoria 50 Cents is a specimen strike from Canada, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint. This is the first year of issue for the Queen Victoria 50 Cents series. composed of silver (.925) (.925 silver .075 copper) (11.62 g).
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The 1870 Obverse 2 Specimen Queen Victoria 50 Cents coin, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint, and engraved by Leonard Charles Wyon. 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 head of queen victoria wearing a tiara, facing left. It reads "VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA. CANADA". The reverse is the face value is surrounded with two maple boughs and a crown. It reads "50 CENTS 1871 H".
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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
- Leonard Charles Wyon
- Currency
- Canadian dollar (1858-date)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the 1870 Obverse 2 Specimen Queen Victoria 50 Cents made of?
- The 1870 Obverse 2 Specimen Queen Victoria 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 1870 Obverse 2 Specimen Queen Victoria 50 Cents minted?
- The 1870 Obverse 2 Specimen Queen Victoria 50 Cents was struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint.