1885 Obverse 4 Queen Victoria 10 Cents Value
The 1885 Obverse 4 Queen Victoria 10 Cents is a notable die variety from Canada, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint. A relatively low-mintage year at 400,000 struck — scarcer than most Queen Victoria 10 Cents issues and worth checking dates and mintmarks for. Current catalog values range from $75 in lower grades to $8,000 in top condition, placing it among the most valuable issues in the series; composed of silver (.925) (.925 silver .075 copper) (2.32 g).
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The 1885 Obverse 4 Queen Victoria 10 Cents coin, has a total mintage of 400,000, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint, and engraved by Leonard Charles Wyon. Made of silver (.925) (.925 silver .075 copper), weighing 2.32 grams, with a diameter of 18.034 mm, and featuring a reeded edge.
The obverse is head of the very young queen victoria wearing a laurel wreath, facing left. It reads "VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA. CANADA". The reverse is the face value above date is surrounded with a wreath of two maple boughs and a crown. It reads "10 CENTS 1858".
Price by Grade
Unlock all 6 grades| Grade | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| 8 | $75.00 |
| 12 | $150.00 |
| 20 | $300.00 |
| 40 | $600.00 |
| 60 | $2,500.00 |
| 63 | $8,000.00 |
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Specifications
- Type
- Standard circulation coin
- Composition
- Silver (.925) (.925 silver .075 copper)
- Weight
- 2.32 g
- Diameter
- 18.034 mm
- Edge
- Reeded
- Designer
- Leonard Charles Wyon
- Currency
- Canadian dollar (1858-date)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the mintage of the 1885 Obverse 4 Queen Victoria 10 Cents?
- The 1885 Obverse 4 Queen Victoria 10 Cents has a total mintage of 400,000.
- What is the 1885 Obverse 4 Queen Victoria 10 Cents made of?
- The 1885 Obverse 4 Queen Victoria 10 Cents is made of silver (.925) (.925 silver .075 copper), weighs 2.32 grams, and measures 18.034 mm in diameter.
- Where was the 1885 Obverse 4 Queen Victoria 10 Cents minted?
- The 1885 Obverse 4 Queen Victoria 10 Cents was struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint.
- How much is a 1885 Obverse 4 Queen Victoria 10 Cents worth?
- A 1885 Obverse 4 Queen Victoria 10 Cents is valued between $75 and $8000, depending on grade and condition.