50 cents 1870
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50 cents 1870 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 - L.C.W. | $23.90 | $50.60 | $85.10 | $146 | $246 | $512 | $1,080 |
| 1870 - No L.C.W. | $520 | $1,010 | $1,800 | $2,580 | $4,290 | $7,400 | $13,500 |
Circulated: 50 cents 1870 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 - L.C.W. | $4,490 | $5,900 | $11,900 | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 - No L.C.W. | $39,200 | $49,000 | $58,800 | - | - | - | - |
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 1870 - L.C.W.
50 cents 1870 - No L.C.W.
Mintage
- 50 cents 1870 - L.C.W. : 450,000
- 50 cents 1870 - No L.C.W. : Included above
50 cents 1870 - L.C.W.
- 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 1870 - No L.C.W.
Various sales of this coin at auction:
- $140,000 - PCGS SP-64 - January, 2003
- $137,300 - ICCS MS-63 - July, 2008
- $92,300 - PCGS MS-64 - January, 2010
- $36,000 - PCGS AU-55 - October, 2010
Renowned collections
Recent sales of coins from famous collections and identified on third party holders are listed below.
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $4,452 - PCGS (EF-40) No L.C.W.
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $254 - PCGS (AU-50) L.C.W. - AU Detail - Cleaned
- August 15, 2019 - Cook - $3,833 - PCGS (EF-40) No L.C.W. - EF Detail - Polished
- August 15, 2019 - Cook - $2,556 - PCGS (MS-60) L.C.W. - UNC Detail - Cleaned
- July 28, 2019 - Morris - $155 - NGC (VF-25) L.C.W.
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