25 cents 1871 - Canadian coins price guide and values - Coins and Canada

25 cents 1871

25 cents 1871
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25 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.

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Variety AG-3 G-4 VG-8 F-12 VF-20 EF-40 AU-50
1871 - Obverse # 1 - H $100$131$261$523$1,270$2,450$3,880
1871 - Obverse # 2 - H $15.70$34.30$62.40$119$238$480$823
1871 - Obverse # 1 $43.00$69.10$127$262$508$1,130$2,450
1871 - Obverse # 2 $13.00$26.10$51.10$91.10$177$390$784

Circulated: 25 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 - Obverse # 1 - H -------
1871 - Obverse # 2 - H $1,830$2,270$3,100$3,420$8,800--
1871 - Obverse # 1 $3,550$4,410$6,400----
1871 - Obverse # 2 $1,700$2,130$3,570$5,100$6,900--

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

25 cents 1871 - Obverse # 1 - H

25 cents 1871 - Obverse # 2 - H

H

Some 25 cents coins were produced at Heaton Mint and have a H on reverse.

25 cents 1871 - H

25 cents 1871 - Obverse # 1

Ribbon V off center to the right

25 cents 1871

25 cents 1871 - Obverse # 2

Ribbon V off center to the left

25 cents 1871

Mintage

  • 25 cents 1871 - Obverse # 1 - H : 748,000
  • 25 cents 1871 - Obverse # 2 - H : Included above
  • 25 cents 1871 - Obverse # 1 : 400,000
  • 25 cents 1871 - Obverse # 2 : Included above

25 cents 1871 - Obverse # 1 - H

  • Alloy: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper
  • Weight: 5.81 grams
  • Diameter : 23.62 mm
  • Engraver: Leonard C. Wyon
  • Designer: Leonard C. Wyon
  • Edge: Reeded
  • Magnetism: N/A
  • Die axis: ↑↓

Auctions prices and values

Renowned collections

Recent sales of coins from famous collections and identified on third party holders are listed below.

  • October 1, 2020 - Cook - $2,640 - PCGS (MS-63) Obverse # 2
  • October 1, 2020 - Cook - $3,000 - PCGS (MS-64) Obverse # 2 - H
  • August 15, 2019 - Cook - $1,597 - PCGS (SP-60) Obverse # 2 - H - UNC Detail - Cleaned
  • August 15, 2019 - Cook - $1,997 - PCGS (MS-63) Obverse # 2
  • August 15, 2019 - Cook - $3,514 - PCGS (MS-64) Obverse # 2 - H

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Last update : Sunday, February 11, 2024

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