25 cents 1886
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25 cents 1886 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. The melt and minimum value of a 25 cents 1886 is $12.57 CAD.
- Circulated
- Mint state
- Not for circulation
| Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 - Obverse # 2 | $29.00 | $58.80 | $125 | $239 | $472 | $980 | $1,670 |
| 1886 - Obverse # 4 | $23.00 | $34.90 | $74.50 | $160 | $302 | $646 | $1,180 |
| 1886 - Obverse # 4 - 6/6 | $38.00 | $73.50 | $155 | $290 | $610 | $1,190 | $1,960 |
| 1886 - Obverse # 4 - Doubled Knobbed 6 | - | - | - | - | $323 | - | - |
| 1886 - Obverse # 5 - Short Bough Ends | $20.00 | $39.20 | $75.90 | $142 | $315 | $668 | $1,270 |
| 1886 - Obverse # 5 - Short Bough Ends - 6/6 | $37.00 | $73.50 | $155 | $302 | $621 | $1,180 | $1,960 |
| 1886 - Obverse # 5 - Long Bough Ends | $54.30 | $61.30 | $108 | $245 | $490 | $980 | $1,960 |
| 1886 - Obverse # 5 - Long Bough Ends - 6/7 | $34.20 | $73.50 | $147 | $284 | $621 | $1,150 | $1,960 |
Circulated: 25 cents 1886 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 - Obverse # 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1886 - Obverse # 4 | $2,820 | $3,900 | $6,400 | - | - | - | - |
| 1886 - Obverse # 4 - 6/6 | $4,120 | $6,100 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1886 - Obverse # 4 - Doubled Knobbed 6 | - | $4,590 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1886 - Obverse # 5 - Short Bough Ends | $2,860 | $3,550 | $6,500 | $7,800 | $14,700 | - | - |
| 1886 - Obverse # 5 - Short Bough Ends - 6/6 | $4,120 | $6,100 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1886 - Obverse # 5 - Long Bough Ends | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1886 - Obverse # 5 - Long Bough Ends - 6/7 | $4,120 | $6,100 | - | - | $15,100 | - | - |
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
25 cents 1886 - Obverse # 2
Obverse # 2
All 1886 25 cents Obverse # 2 have a Short Bough Ends reverse.
- Mintage:
- Circulation: Included above.
- Alloy and composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver)
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 5.81 g
- Melt value: $12.5673373 (Last update : November 12, 2025 )
- Fineness: 0.925
- Actual precious weight: 5.39275 g
- Diameter: 23.62 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Axis (orientation): ↑↓ (coin alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA CANADA
- Reverse: 25 CENTS 1886
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a laurel wreath in her hair.Bust of queen Victoria wearing a diadem in her hair.
- Reverse: Crown on top with maple leaves on 2 boughs attached with a ribbon.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
- Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
25 cents 1886 - Obverse # 4
Obverse # 4
All 1886 25 cents Obverse # 4 have a Short Bough Ends reverse.
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 540,000
- Alloy and composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver)
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 5.81 g
- Melt value: $12.5673373 (Last update : November 12, 2025 )
- Fineness: 0.925
- Actual precious weight: 5.39275 g
- Diameter: 23.62 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Axis (orientation): ↑↓ (coin alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA CANADA
- Reverse: 25 CENTS 1886
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a diadem in her hair.
- Reverse: Crown on top with maple leaves on 2 boughs attached with a ribbon.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
- Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
25 cents 1886 - Obverse # 4 - 6/6
- Mintage:
- Circulation: Included above.
- Alloy and composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver)
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 5.81 g
- Melt value: $12.5673373 (Last update : November 12, 2025 )
- Fineness: 0.925
- Actual precious weight: 5.39275 g
- Diameter: 23.62 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Axis (orientation): ↑↓ (coin alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA CANADA
- Reverse: 25 CENTS 1886
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a diadem in her hair.
- Reverse: Crown on top with maple leaves on 2 boughs attached with a ribbon.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
- Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
25 cents 1886 - Obverse # 4 - Doubled Knobbed 6
- Mintage:
- Circulation: Included above.
- Alloy and composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver)
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 5.81 g
- Melt value: $12.5673373 (Last update : November 12, 2025 )
- Fineness: 0.925
- Actual precious weight: 5.39275 g
- Diameter: 23.62 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Axis (orientation): ↑↓ (coin alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA CANADA
- Reverse: 25 CENTS 1886
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a diadem in her hair.
- Reverse: Crown on top with maple leaves on 2 boughs attached with a ribbon.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
- Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
25 cents 1886 - Obverse # 5 - Short Bough Ends
Obverse # 5
Short Bough Ends
- Mintage:
- Circulation: Included above.
- Alloy and composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver)
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 5.81 g
- Melt value: $12.5673373 (Last update : November 12, 2025 )
- Fineness: 0.925
- Actual precious weight: 5.39275 g
- Diameter: 23.62 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Axis (orientation): ↑↓ (coin alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA CANADA
- Reverse: 25 CENTS 1886
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a diadem in her hair.
- Reverse: Crown on top with maple leaves on 2 boughs attached with a ribbon.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
- Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
25 cents 1886 - Obverse # 5 - Short Bough Ends - 6/6
- Mintage:
- Circulation: Included above.
- Alloy and composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver)
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 5.81 g
- Melt value: $12.5673373 (Last update : November 12, 2025 )
- Fineness: 0.925
- Actual precious weight: 5.39275 g
- Diameter: 23.62 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Axis (orientation): ↑↓ (coin alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA CANADA
- Reverse: 25 CENTS 1886
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a diadem in her hair.
- Reverse: Crown on top with maple leaves on 2 boughs attached with a ribbon.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
- Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
25 cents 1886 - Obverse # 5 - Long Bough Ends
Long Bough Ends
- Mintage:
- Circulation: Included above.
- Alloy and composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver)
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 5.81 g
- Melt value: $12.5673373 (Last update : November 12, 2025 )
- Fineness: 0.925
- Actual precious weight: 5.39275 g
- Diameter: 23.62 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Axis (orientation): ↑↓ (coin alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA CANADA
- Reverse: 25 CENTS 1886
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a diadem in her hair.
- Reverse: Crown on top with maple leaves on 2 boughs attached with a ribbon.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
- Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
25 cents 1886 - Obverse # 5 - Long Bough Ends - 6/7
6/7
- Mintage:
- Circulation: Included above.
- Alloy and composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver)
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 5.81 g
- Melt value: $12.5673373 (Last update : November 12, 2025 )
- Fineness: 0.925
- Actual precious weight: 5.39275 g
- Diameter: 23.62 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Axis (orientation): ↑↓ (coin alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Specimen
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA CANADA
- Reverse: 25 CENTS 1886
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a diadem in her hair.
- Reverse: Crown on top with maple leaves on 2 boughs attached with a ribbon.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
- Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
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 - $4,153 - PCGS (AU-58) Obverse # 5 - Long Bough Ends - 6/7
- August 15, 2019 - Cook - $4,792 - PCGS (MS-62) Obverse # 4 - Doubled Knobbed 6
- August 15, 2019 - Belzberg Cook - $6,549 - PCGS (MS-64) Obverse # 5 - Short Bough Ends
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