50 cents 1888
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50 cents 1888 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 - Obverse # 2 | $166 | $229 | $536 | $959 | $1,820 | $3,760 | $6,700 |
| 1888 - Obverse # 3 | $93.00 | $184 | $392 | $600 | $1,120 | $1,970 | $4,080 |
| 1888 - Obverse # 4 | $214 | $490 | $980 | $2,160 | $4,250 | - | - |
Circulated: 50 cents 1888 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 - Obverse # 2 | $21,600 | $30,800 | $40,000 | - | - | - | - |
| 1888 - Obverse # 3 | $12,900 | $19,600 | $20,300 | $35,300 | - | - | - |
| 1888 - Obverse # 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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
Mintage
- 50 cents 1888 - Obverse # 2 : 60,000
- 50 cents 1888 - Obverse # 3 : Included above
- 50 cents 1888 - Obverse # 4 : Included above
50 cents 1888 - Obverse # 2
- 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
Renowned collections
Recent sales of coins from famous collections and identified on third party holders are listed below.
- August 15, 2019 - Cook - $1,437 - PCGS (AU-50) Obverse # 2 - AU Detail - Cleaned
- August 15, 2019 - Cook - $8,785 - PCGS (MS-60) Obverse # 2 - UNC Detail - Cleaned
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