1870 Obverse 1 Queen Victoria 50 Cents
The 1870 Obverse 1 Queen Victoria 50 Cents is a notable die variety produced at the Royal Canadian Mint from Canada. This is the first year of issue for the Queen Victoria 50 Cents series. Mintage of 450,000 is the largest in the Queen Victoria 50 Cents series, making this a common-date issue. Current catalog values range from $1,300 in lower grades to $7,000 in top condition — toward the affordable end of the series; composed of silver (.925) (.925 silver .075 copper) (11.62 g).
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The 1870 Obverse 1 Queen Victoria 50 Cents coin, has a total mintage of 450,000, 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”.
Price by Grade
Sign up to see prices| Grade | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| 8 | $1,300.00 |
| 12 | $1,900.00 |
| 20 | $3,400.00 |
| 40 | $7,000.00 |
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 mintage of the 1870 Obverse 1 Queen Victoria 50 Cents?
- The 1870 Obverse 1 Queen Victoria 50 Cents has a total mintage of 450,000.
- What is the 1870 Obverse 1 Queen Victoria 50 Cents made of?
- The 1870 Obverse 1 Queen Victoria 50 Cents is made of silver (.925) (.925 silver .075 copper), weighs 11.62 grams, measures 29.72 mm in diameter.
- Where was the 1870 Obverse 1 Queen Victoria 50 Cents minted?
- The 1870 Obverse 1 Queen Victoria 50 Cents was struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint.
- How much is a 1870 Obverse 1 Queen Victoria 50 Cents worth?
- A 1870 Obverse 1 Queen Victoria 50 Cents is valued between $1300 and $7000, depending on grade and condition.
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