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Obverse Description
Diademed portrait of Queen Victoria
Reverse Description
Wreath with crown.
Catalog Information
GSID:
16806
Designer:
Leonard C. Wyon
Obverse Designer:
Leonard C. Wyon
Obverse Lettering:
VICTORIA DEL GRATIA REGINA, CANADA
Reverse Designer:
Leonard C. Wyon
Reverse Lettering:
50 CENTS, 1881
Fineness:
0.925
Weight (gr):
11.62 gr
Weight (oz):
0.3736 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3456 oz
Coin Rulers Name:
Victoria
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
29.72
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1881-H
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Heaton
Mint Mark:
H
Mintage:
150,000
Coinage Type:
Canadian Half Dollars
Coinage Years:
1870-1901
Composition:
Silver
PCGS #:
32072
Krause #:
KM-6
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Coin Value History
1881-H 50c MS (KM-6)
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1881-H 50c MS (KM-6)
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| MS64 | $10,500 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | $7,750 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Victoria 50c 1870-1901 MS [Type]
Worth: $28 – $15,000
1870 50c LCW MS
Worth: $28 – $15,000
1870 50c No LCW MS
Worth: $550 – $32,500
1871 50c MS
Worth: $31 – $10,500
1871-H 50c MS
Worth: $38 – $10,000
1872-H 50c MS
Worth: $28 – $15,000
1888 50c MS
Worth: $100 – $10,000
1890-H 50c MS
Worth: $800 – $35,000
1892 50c MS
Worth: $30 – $7,800
1894 50c MS
Worth: $220 – $13,000
1898 50c MS
Worth: $31 – $8,700
1899 50c MS
Worth: $60 – $12,000
1900 50c MS
Worth: $28 – $24,000
1901 50c MS
Worth: $28 – $8,500
Edward VII 50c 1902-1910 MS [Type]
Worth: $18 – $3,600
CANADA. 50 Cents, 1881-H. Birmingham (Heaton) Mint. Victoria. PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, AU Details.
$464
Canada: Victoria 50 Cents 1881-H VF35 PCGS,...
$300
Canada: Victoria 50 Cents 1881-H AU53 PCGS,...
$840
Victoria 50 Cents 1881-H XF45 PCGS
$312
Victoria 50 Cents 1881-H VF30 PCGS
$188
Victoria 50 Cents 1881-H AU50 PCGS
$646
Canada: Victoria 50 Cents 1881-H,...
$94
Canada: Victoria 50 Cents 1881-H, ...
$940
Canada: Victoria 50 Cents 1881-H XF45 PCGS,...
$456
Canada: Victoria 50 Cents 1881-H AU50 PCGS,...
$840
Canada: Victoria 50 Cents 1881-H,...
$1,182
Canada: Victoria 50 Cents 1881-H XF45 PCGS,...
$446
Canada: Victoria 50 Cents 1881-H,...
$1,150
Canada: Victoria 50 Cents 1881-H,...
$646
Canada: Victoria 50 Cents 1881-H,...
$546
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