1872-H Canada Silver 50 Cents – Queen Victoria (Heaton Mint)

1872-H Canada Silver 50 Cents – Queen Victoria (Heaton Mint)

This is a large Victorian-era Canadian silver half dollar struck at the Heaton Mint in Birmingham (“H” mint mark) for the Dominion of Canada. These substantial 50 cent pieces were important circulation coins in the post-Confederation period.

Key Details:

•  Issuer: Dominion of Canada

•  Ruler: Queen Victoria

•  Mint: Heaton (H)

•  Date: 1872

•  Catalog References: KM#6, Charlton 1872H 

•  Composition: .925 silver (sterling)

•  Weight: 11.62 grams

•  Diameter: 29.5 mm

•  Obverse: Crowned and veiled bust of Queen Victoria left. Legend: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA (“Victoria by the Grace of God Queen”) with CANADA below.

•  Reverse: Denomination 50 CENTS 1872 within a wreath of maple leaves, surmounted by a crown.

These coins reflect Canada’s early unified currency system under British rule, with the maple leaf wreath as a lasting national symbol. The “H” mint mark indicates production at the reputable Heaton Mint.

Edge: Reeded.

This raw example displays solid circulated details with a clear portrait and strong legends on the obverse, and identifiable wreath and denomination on the reverse. Some typical wear, marks, and attractive old toning consistent with its age and history. A solid representative of this popular Canadian Victorian type.