1870 Plain Edge Specimen Queen Victoria 25 Cents
The 1870 Plain Edge Specimen Queen Victoria 25 Cents is a specimen strike from Canada, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint. This is the first year of issue for the Queen Victoria 25 Cents series. composed of silver (.925) (.925 silver .075 copper) (5.81 g).
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The 1870 Plain Edge Specimen Queen Victoria 25 Cents coin, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint, and engraved by Leonard Charles Wyon. Made of silver (.925) (.925 silver .075 copper), weighing 5.81 grams, with a diameter of 23.88 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 "25 CENTS 1880 H".
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Specifications
- Type
- Standard circulation coin
- Composition
- Silver (.925) (.925 silver .075 copper)
- Weight
- 5.81 g
- Diameter
- 23.88 mm
- Edge
- Reeded
- Designer
- Leonard Charles Wyon
- Currency
- Canadian dollar (1858-date)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the 1870 Plain Edge Specimen Queen Victoria 25 Cents made of?
- The 1870 Plain Edge Specimen Queen Victoria 25 Cents is made of silver (.925) (.925 silver .075 copper), weighs 5.81 grams, and measures 23.88 mm in diameter.
- Where was the 1870 Plain Edge Specimen Queen Victoria 25 Cents minted?
- The 1870 Plain Edge Specimen Queen Victoria 25 Cents was struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint.