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1870 Wide O Queen Victoria 25 Cents Value & Price Guide (2026) · LuckyCoin
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1870 Wide O Queen Victoria 25 Cents Value

The 1870 Wide O Queen Victoria 25 Cents is a notable die variety from Canada, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint. This is the first year of issue for the Queen Victoria 25 Cents series. Current catalog values range from $30 in lower grades to $2,300 in top condition; composed of silver (.925) (.925 silver .075 copper) (5.81 g).

1870 Wide O Queen Victoria 25 Cents

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The 1870 Wide O 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".

Price by Grade

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GradePrice (USD)
8$30.00
12$45.00
20$80.00
40$210.00
60$900.00
63$2,300.00

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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)

More in this Series

Other 1870 Queen Victoria 25 Cents variants
  • 1870 Narrow O
  • 1870 Narrow O Specimen
  • 1870 Plain Edge Specimen
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Compare all Queen Victoria 25 Cents dates & mintmarks →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 1870 Wide O Queen Victoria 25 Cents made of?
The 1870 Wide O 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 Wide O Queen Victoria 25 Cents minted?
The 1870 Wide O Queen Victoria 25 Cents was struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint.
How much is a 1870 Wide O Queen Victoria 25 Cents worth?
A 1870 Wide O Queen Victoria 25 Cents is valued between $30 and $2300, depending on grade and condition.