Canada 1885 10 cents

Jean Elsen sale 142, lot 1104

This specimen was lot 1104 in Jean Elsen sale 142 (Brussels, September 2019), where it sold for €140 (about US$182 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted, "CANADA, Victoria (1837-1901), AR 10 cents, 1885. Fine - Very Fine." The type was struck in 1858 and 1870-1901. The 1885 is a scarce date tho not rare like the 1875-H, 1884 or 1889.

Recorded mintage: 400,000.

Specification: 2.32 g, 0.925 fine silver, .069 troy oz ASW, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: KM 3.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Cross, W. K., The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins, 62nd Ed., Toronto: Charlton International, 2008.
• ^[1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 142, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils, S.A., 2019.

Links to:

• 1884 10 cents
• Maison Jacques Cartier Bronze Token, ND (ca. 1885)
• 1885 5 cents
• 1885 25 cents
• Newfoundland 1885 cent
• Newfoundland 1885 5 cents
• Newfoundland 1885 10 cents
• Newfoundland 1885 50 cents
• Newfoundland 1885 2 dollars
• 1886 10 cents
• Coins and currency dated 1885