The 1888 Obverse 3 Queen Victoria 50 Cents is a notable die variety produced at the Royal Canadian Mint from Canada. Mintage was 60,000, in line with typical production for the series. Current catalog values range from $320 in lower grades to $11,000 in top condition; composed of silver (.925) (.925 silver .075 copper) (11.62 g).
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The 1888 Obverse 3 Queen Victoria 50 Cents coin, has a total mintage of 60,000, 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”.