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1881-CAH Queen Victoria 50 Cents · Value, Mintage & Grades · LuckyCoin
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1881-CAH Queen Victoria 50 Cents

The 1881-CAH Queen Victoria 50 Cents is a business-strike issue produced at the Hamilton, Ontario, Canada from Canada. Mintage of 150,000 is on the higher end for the Queen Victoria 50 Cents series — readily available in most grades. Current catalog values range from $80 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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1881-CAH Queen Victoria 50 Cents

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The 1881-CAH Queen Victoria 50 Cents coin, has a total mintage of 150,000, struck at the Hamilton, Ontario, Canada 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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GradePrice (USD)
8$80.00
12$150.00
20$320.00
40$800.00
60$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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mintage of the 1881-CAH Queen Victoria 50 Cents?
The 1881-CAH Queen Victoria 50 Cents has a total mintage of 150,000.
What is the 1881-CAH Queen Victoria 50 Cents made of?
The 1881-CAH 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 1881-CAH Queen Victoria 50 Cents minted?
The 1881-CAH Queen Victoria 50 Cents was struck at the Hamilton, Ontario, Canada mint.
How much is a 1881-CAH Queen Victoria 50 Cents worth?
A 1881-CAH Queen Victoria 50 Cents is valued between $80 and $7000, depending on grade and condition.

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