20 cents 1858
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20 cents 1858 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1858 - ↑↓ | $27.90 | $67.60 | $110 | $146 | $194 | $339 | $585 |
| 1858 - ↑↓ - Double 5 | $40.00 | $76.80 | $124 | $149 | $211 | $350 | $637 |
| 1858 - ↑↓ - Blundered I in Victoria | - | $98.00 | $132 | $172 | $245 | $490 | $686 |
| 1858 - ↑↓ - Blundered I in DEI | - | $83.30 | $127 | $147 | $221 | $417 | $615 |
| 1858 - ↑↓ - Blundered I in Gratia | - | $83.30 | $127 | $200 | $240 | $366 | $686 |
| 1858 - ↑↓ - Blundered I in Gratia - A/A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 - ↑↑ | $111 | $181 | $343 | $588 | $882 | $1,470 | - |
Circulated: 20 cents 1858 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1858 - ↑↓ | $1,150 | $1,680 | $2,820 | $3,660 | $8,900 | - | - |
| 1858 - ↑↓ - Double 5 | $1,240 | $1,960 | $3,350 | $3,740 | $13,700 | - | - |
| 1858 - ↑↓ - Blundered I in Victoria | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 - ↑↓ - Blundered I in DEI | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 - ↑↓ - Blundered I in Gratia | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 - ↑↓ - Blundered I in Gratia - A/A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 - ↑↑ | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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
20 cents 1858 - ↑↓
In coinage alignment (↑↓), a left or right turn shows the reverse image to be upside down.
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 730,392
- Alloy and composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver)
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 4.65 g
- Diameter: 23.3 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Axis (orientation): ↑↓ (coin alignment)
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Specimen
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA . CANADA
- Reverse: 20 CENTS 1858
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a laurel wreath in her hair.
- Reverse: Crown on top with 21 maple leaves on 2 boughs attached with a ribbon.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
- Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
20 cents 1858 - ↑↓ - Double 5
- Mintage:
- Circulation: Included above.
- Alloy and composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver)
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 4.65 g
- Diameter: 23.3 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Axis (orientation): ↑↓ (coin alignment)
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA . CANADA
- Reverse: 20 CENTS 1858
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a laurel wreath in her hair.
- Reverse: Crown on top with 21 maple leaves on 2 boughs attached with a ribbon.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
- Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
20 cents 1858 - ↑↓ - Blundered I in Victoria
- Mintage:
- Circulation: Included above.
- Alloy and composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver)
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 4.65 g
- Diameter: 23.3 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Axis (orientation): ↑↓ (coin alignment)
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA . CANADA
- Reverse: 20 CENTS 1858
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a laurel wreath in her hair.
- Reverse: Crown on top with 21 maple leaves on 2 boughs attached with a ribbon.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
- Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
20 cents 1858 - ↑↓ - Blundered I in DEI
- Mintage:
- Circulation: Included above.
- Alloy and composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver)
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 4.65 g
- Diameter: 23.3 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Axis (orientation): ↑↓ (coin alignment)
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA . CANADA
- Reverse: 20 CENTS 1858
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a laurel wreath in her hair.
- Reverse: Crown on top with 21 maple leaves on 2 boughs attached with a ribbon.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
- Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
20 cents 1858 - ↑↓ - Blundered I in Gratia
- Mintage:
- Circulation: Included above.
- Alloy and composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver)
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 4.65 g
- Diameter: 23.3 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Axis (orientation): ↑↓ (coin alignment)
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA . CANADA
- Reverse: 20 CENTS 1858
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a laurel wreath in her hair.
- Reverse: Crown on top with 21 maple leaves on 2 boughs attached with a ribbon.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
- Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
20 cents 1858 - ↑↓ - Blundered I in Gratia - A/A
Only 2 known (2023).
- Mintage:
- Circulation: Included above.
- Alloy and composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver)
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 4.65 g
- Diameter: 23.3 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Axis (orientation): ↑↓ (coin alignment)
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA . CANADA
- Reverse: 20 CENTS 1858
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a laurel wreath in her hair.
- Reverse: Crown on top with 21 maple leaves on 2 boughs attached with a ribbon.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
- Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
20 cents 1858 - ↑↑
In medal alignment (↑↑), the tops of the obverse and reverse share the same position.
- Mintage:
- Circulation: Included above.
- Alloy and composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver)
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 4.65 g
- Diameter: 23.3 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA . CANADA
- Reverse: 20 CENTS 1858
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a laurel wreath in her hair.
- Reverse: Crown on top with 21 maple leaves on 2 boughs attached with a ribbon.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
- Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
Errors and varieties from the community
Most of the following pictures come from the generous contribution of the community. Titles attributed to them doesn't always reflect the exact error or variety on them. Feel free to let us know in the discussion board if you see one picture that need to be fixed.
| Die errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #2664 | 20 cents 1858 - Repunced S of Cents | Don McKenzie |
| Miscellaneous / Unclassified | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #2665 | 20 cents 1858 - Die crack on the left of the reverse | Don McKenzie |
| #2663 | 20 cents 1858 - Double 5 | Don McKenzie |
| #871 | 20 cents 1858 - Double i of the last i of Victoria | Zatsta |
| #2666 | 20 cents 1858 - Double of some letters in the legend | Don McKenzie |
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 - $878 - PCGS (SP-62) ↑↑ - Plain Edge - Plain Edge
- August 15, 2019 - Cook - $1,917 - PCGS (SP-63) ↑↓ - Reeded Edge
- August 15, 2019 - Cook - $2,396 - PCGS (MS-64) ↑↓
- July 28, 2019 - Morris - $124 - NGC (VF-30) ↑↓
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