2 dollars 1865 Newfoundland
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Like all other British North American colonies, Newfoundland adopted, in the mid-19th century, a decimal currency. However, in introducing the new currency in 1865, Newfoundland, unlike other colonies, chose to include a gold coin among the denominations it was issuing. The colony had first considered a one-dollar gold piece similar to that of the United States but settled on a two dollar-piece because the larger coin would be less liable to be lost by the public. The obverse bears a laureated portrait of Queen Victoria. This coin is very unusual in that it has the denomination expressed three different ways: TWO HUNDRED CENTS, TWO DOLLARS and ONE HUNDRED PENCE. The latter refers to its value in sterling.
2 dollars 1865 Newfoundland prices and values
The value of a Newfoundland coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more. The melt and minimum value of a 2 dollars 1865 is $312.07 CAD.
- Circulated
- Uncirculated
- Specimen
| Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1865 | - | - | - | $429 | $551 | $724 | $788 |
| Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1865 | $2,300 | $4,660 | $14,700 | - | - | - | - |
| Variety | SP-60 | SP-62 | SP-63 | SP-64 | SP-65 | SP-66 | SP-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1865 | - | - | $24,500 | $39,000 | $78,400 | - | - |
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Mintage
- 2 dollars 1865 : 10,000
Specifications
- Alloy: 91.7% gold and 8.3% copper
- Weight: 3.33 grams
- Diameter : 17.98 mm
- Engraver: Leonard C. Wyon
- Designer: Leonard C. Wyon
- Edge: Reeded
- Die axis: ↑↓
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