50 cents 1871
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50 cents 1871 prices and values
The value of a Canadian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.
- Circulated
- Mint state
- Not for circulation
| Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | $32.00 | $62.30 | $123 | $239 | $437 | $852 | $1,870 |
| 1871 - Double Die - Dei Gratia | - | $73.50 | $147 | $274 | $588 | $1,370 | - |
| 1871 - Repunched C in Victoria | - | - | - | - | - | - | $1,870 |
| 1871 - H | $45.00 | $96.30 | $211 | $377 | $675 | $1,520 | $3,010 |
Circulated: 50 cents 1871 coins are business strike coins showing signs of circulation and/or wear.
Values and details of proof-like, specimen and proof coins are grouped under not intended for circulation tab. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.
| Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | $6,200 | $9,400 | $15,000 | $15,500 | - | - | - |
| 1871 - Double Die - Dei Gratia | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 - Repunched C in Victoria | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 - H | $9,500 | $13,200 | $27,900 | - | - | - | - |
Mint state defines business strike coins that barely or never has been in circulation.
Values and details of proof-like, specimen and proof coins are grouped under not intended for circulation tab. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.
Varieties and features
50 cents 1871 - Double Die - Dei Gratia
50 cents 1871 - Repunched C in Victoria
50 cents 1871 - H
All 1871 fifty cents with the H Mintmark (for Heaton Mint) have a repunched C in Victoria.
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| Miscellaneous / Unclassified | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #1658 | 50 cents 1871 - Double C of Victoria | Dot36 |
Mintage
- 50 cents 1871 : 200,000
- 50 cents 1871 - Double Die - Dei Gratia : Included above
- 50 cents 1871 - Repunched C in Victoria : Included above
- 50 cents 1871 - H : 45,000
50 cents 1871
- Alloy: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper
- Weight: 11.62 grams
- Diameter : 29.72 mm
- Engraver: Leonard C. Wyon
- Designer: Leonard C. Wyon
- Edge: Reeded
- Magnetism: N/A
- Die axis: ↑↓
Auctions prices and values
50 cents 1871 - H
January 3, 2010, certified PCGS MS-67, the finest-known example of this coins sold $127,000 CAD at Heritage Auction.
Renowned collections
Recent sales of coins from famous collections and identified on third party holders are listed below.
- August 15, 2019 - Cook - $839 - PCGS (AU-50) H - AU Detail - Cleaned
- August 15, 2019 - Cook - $1,038 - PCGS (AU-50) H - AU Detail - Cleaned
- August 15, 2019 - Cook - $4,951 - PCGS (MS-61)
- August 15, 2019 - Cook - $14,774 - PCGS (MS-64)
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