1885 Queen Victoria 25 Cents Value
The 1885 Queen Victoria 25 Cents is a business-strike issue from Canada, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint. A relatively low-mintage year at 192,000 struck — scarcer than most Queen Victoria 25 Cents issues and worth checking dates and mintmarks for. Current catalog values range from $190 in lower grades to $11,000 in top condition, placing it among the most valuable issues in the series; composed of silver (.925) (.925 silver .075 copper) (5.81 g).
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The 1885 Queen Victoria 25 Cents coin, has a total mintage of 192,000, 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
Unlock all 6 grades| Grade | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| 8 | $190.00 |
| 12 | $360.00 |
| 20 | $800.00 |
| 40 | $1,300.00 |
| 60 | $4,000.00 |
| 63 | $11,000.00 |
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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)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the mintage of the 1885 Queen Victoria 25 Cents?
- The 1885 Queen Victoria 25 Cents has a total mintage of 192,000.
- What is the 1885 Queen Victoria 25 Cents made of?
- The 1885 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 1885 Queen Victoria 25 Cents minted?
- The 1885 Queen Victoria 25 Cents was struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint.
- How much is a 1885 Queen Victoria 25 Cents worth?
- A 1885 Queen Victoria 25 Cents is valued between $190 and $11000, depending on grade and condition.