The 1892 Canadian Fifty Cents

The 1892 Canadian Fifty Cents is one of the most desirable Victorian silver half dollars, especially in the Obverse 3 variety. Struck at the Royal Mint in London with a mintage of just 151,000 pieces, it is significantly scarcer than many other dates of the era and has become a favorite among advanced Canadian collectors.

Composed of 92.5% sterling silver, the coin weighs 11.62 grams and features the diademed portrait of Queen Victoria on the obverse, while the reverse displays the classic crowned denomination surrounded by maple branches, both designed by Leonard Charles Wyon.

Today, the 1892 fifty cent is highly sought after in all grades, with well-preserved certified examples commanding strong premiums. Mint State coins are especially rare, and top-quality examples have realized impressive prices at major Canadian auctions, making this date a cornerstone of any serious Victorian fifty-cent collection.

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