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50 Cents - Victoria
| Silver (.925) (.925 silver .075 copper) | 11.7818 g | 29.85 mm |
| Issuer | Newfoundland (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1855-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1870-1900 |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50 NFD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1865-1949) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (.925 silver .075 copper) |
| Weight | 11.7818 g |
| Diameter | 29.85 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6788 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Face value and year of issue in the centre, surrounded by a decorative circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
CENTS
1894
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Cents - Victoria 1870-1900 coin from Newfoundland is that it was the first coin to feature the image of Queen Victoria, who was the reigning monarch at the time. The coin's design was created by the Royal Mint in London and was used for circulation in Newfoundland, which was then a British colony. The coin's silver content and weight were also unique for a coin of its denomination, making it a distinctive and valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 H | 48000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 | 32000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1874 | 80000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 H | 28000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1880 | 24000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1881 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1882 H | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1885 | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1888 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1894 | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1896 | 60000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1898 | 77000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1899 | 150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1900 | 150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents - Victoria 1870-1900 coin.
