50 cents 1872
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Most 50 cents 1872 have doubling on 50 cents on reverse.
50 cents 1872 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1872 - H | $25.00 | $45.50 | $87.80 | $142 | $275 | $565 | $1,130 |
| 1872 - H - Inverted A/V | $119 | $243 | $457 | $909 | $1,720 | $5,400 | $10,600 |
| 1872 - H - 2/2 | - | $73.50 | $172 | $270 | $392 | $784 | $1,570 |
| 1872 - H - Double N and A | - | $73.50 | $172 | $245 | $392 | $784 | $1,570 |
| 1872 - H - Double A | - | $73.50 | $162 | $245 | $392 | $784 | $1,570 |
Circulated: 50 cents 1872 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1872 - H | $4,020 | $6,100 | $10,900 | $18,000 | $24,500 | - | - |
| 1872 - H - Inverted A/V | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 - H - 2/2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 - H - Double N and A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 - H - Double A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1872 - H
50 cents 1872 - H - Inverted A/V
Also called Cross bar V.
50 cents 1872 - H - 2/2
50 cents 1872 - H - Double N and A
Double N and A in Canada. Sometimes identified as A/A-1 variety.
50 cents 1872 - H - Double A
Sometimes identified as A/A-2 variety.
Errors and varieties from the community
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| Die errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #3422 | 50 cents 1872 - Die clash at the bottom of the reverse | che1984 |
| Miscellaneous / Unclassified | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #1966 | 50 cents 1872 - Double 2 | - |
| #4279 | 50 cents 1872 - Double 50 cents | - |
| #1967 | 50 cents 1872 - Double A and D in Canada | - |
| #1187 | 50 cents 1872 - Repunched S in Cents | ziphandel2 |
Mintage
- 50 cents 1872 - H : 80,000
- 50 cents 1872 - H - Inverted A/V : Included above
- 50 cents 1872 - H - 2/2 : Included above
- 50 cents 1872 - H - Double N and A : Included above
- 50 cents 1872 - H - Double A : Included above
50 cents 1872 - H
- 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 1872 - H - Inverted A/V
In January 2010, the finest-known 50 cents 1872H - Inverted A/V certified PCGS MS-64 sold for $88,837.50 at auction.
50 cents 1872 - H - Specimen
In January 2003, a 50 cents 1872H certified PCGS SP-65 sold for around $57,000 at auction.
Renowned collections
Recent sales of coins from famous collections and identified on third party holders are listed below.
- August 15, 2019 - Cook - $383 - PCGS (AU-50) H - AU Detail - Cleaned
- August 15, 2019 - Cook - $3,674 - PCGS (AU-50) H - Inverted A/V - AU Detail - Cleaned
- August 15, 2019 - Cook - $543 - PCGS (AU-50) H - AU Detail - Cleaned
- July 28, 2019 - Morris - $261 - NGC (EF-40) H - Morris Collection - XF Details - Cleaned
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