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Obverse Description
Crowned portrait of King Edward VII.
Reverse Description
Wreath with crown.
Catalog Information
GSID:
16823
Designer:
George W. DeSaulles, Wyon
Obverse Designer:
George W. DeSaulles
Obverse Lettering:
EDWARDVS VII D.G. REX IMPERATOR
Reverse Designer:
Leonard C. Wyon
Reverse Lettering:
50 CENTS, CANADA, 1905
Fineness:
0.925
Weight (gr):
11.62 gr
Weight (oz):
0.3736 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3456 oz
Coin Rulers Name:
Edward VII
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
29.72
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1905
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Royal Mint
Mintage:
40,000
Coinage Type:
Canadian Half Dollars
Coinage Years:
1902-1910
Composition:
Silver
PCGS #:
32109
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Coin Value History
1905 50c MS
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1905 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| MS63 | $13,000 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | $10,500 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Victoria 50c 1870-1901 MS [Type]
Worth: $33 – $15,000
1870 50c LCW MS
Worth: $33 – $15,000
1870 50c No LCW MS
Worth: $550 – $32,500
1871 50c MS
Worth: $36 – $10,500
1871-H 50c MS
Worth: $43 – $10,000
1872-H 50c MS
Worth: $33 – $15,000
1881-H 50c MS
Worth: $36 – $8,500
1888 50c MS
Worth: $100 – $10,000
1890-H 50c MS
Worth: $800 – $35,000
1892 50c MS
Worth: $35 – $7,800
1894 50c MS
Worth: $220 – $13,000
1898 50c MS
Worth: $36 – $8,700
1899 50c MS
Worth: $60 – $12,000
1900 50c MS
Worth: $33 – $24,000
1901 50c MS
Worth: $33 – $8,500
Canada: Edward VII 50 Cents 1905 AU50 PCGS,...
$2,160
Canada: Edward VII 50 Cents 1905 AU53 PCGS,...
$2,400
Edward VII 50 Cents 1905 MS63 PCGS
$42,000
Edward VII 50 Cents 1905 VG10 PCGS
$124
Edward VII 50 Cents 1905 AU50 PCGS
$1,762
Edward VII 50 Cents 1905 AU53 PCGS
$1,997
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