Canada 1894 50 cents

Ponterio sale 177, lot 13085

This specimen was lot 13085 in Ponterio sale 177 (Chicago, August 2013), where it sold for $1,880. The catalog description^[1] noted, "CANADA. 50 Cents, 1894. PCGS VF-35 Secure Holder. Key date to series. Toned." This type is notoriously difficult to find in nice condition despite being minted in respectable numbers 1870-1901. This date is the key for the type.

Recorded mintage: 29,036.

Specification: 11.62 g, 0.925 fine silver, .345 troy oz ASW, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: KM-6.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Cross, W. K., The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins, 62nd Ed., Toronto: Charlton International, 2008.
• ^[1]Ponterio, Richard, Ponterio sale 177: The August 2013 Chicago ANA Auction, World Coins, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers, LLC, 2013.

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