1901 Canadian 10-Cent (Dime) Value Guide
Find out what your 1901 Canadian dime is worth. Complete price guide from G-4 to MS-66+, sterling silver melt value (~$7 CAD floor), die varieties, and authentication tips. All values in CAD as of February 2026.
Most 1901 Canadian dimes are worn circulated coins worth $10–$225 CAD depending on grade, backed by a sterling silver melt floor of approximately $7 CAD. In Gem Uncirculated condition (MS-65), values reach $3,400–$4,600 CAD.
- Heavily worn (G-4 to F-12):$10–$35 CAD — small numismatic premium above silver melt value
- Collector grade (VF-20 to EF-40):$40–$120 CAD — the most commonly encountered grades; excellent type-coin value
- Near-Mint (AU-50 to AU-55):$175–$260 CAD — original lustre and eye appeal become critical value drivers
- Uncirculated (MS-60 to MS-63):$275–$1,100 CAD — no wear, but bag marks and toning quality matter enormously
- Gem Uncirculated (MS-65):$3,400–$4,600 CAD — extreme condition rarity; dramatic value cliff from MS-63
- Superb Gem (MS-66+):$6,000–$8,000+ CAD — trophy class, rarely traded publicly
Is it silver? Yes — every 1901 Canadian dime is Sterling Silver (92.5% Ag, 7.5% Cu) and fully non-magnetic. The silver melt floor is approximately $7 CAD at February 2026 spot prices. Is it from a collector set? No PL or SP sets were produced for public sale in 1901. A coin that appears mirror-bright has almost certainly been cleaned or polished, which destroys its numismatic value entirely. Is it rare? Common in worn grades (mintage: 1,200,000), but a Gem Uncirculated example is a genuine condition rarity — survival at MS-65 represents under 1% of the original mintage. All values in CAD. See full value chart ↓
The 1901 Canadian 10-cent coin is the last dime struck bearing the effigy of Queen Victoria, produced at the Royal Mint in London, England — seven years before Canada's own Ottawa Branch Mint opened in 1908. Featuring the aged "Obverse 4" Mature Head portrait and the Crossed Maple Boughs reverse (22 leaves), this issue definitively closes the Victorian chapter of Canadian decimal coinage that began in 1858. The 1902 issue introduced the portrait of King Edward VII, making the 1901 dime a precise historical boundary marker. With a mintage of 1,200,000 pieces, it is accessible in worn circulated grades but qualifies as a genuine condition rarity in Gem Uncirculated state. For a broader survey of Canadian ten-cent piece values across all years and monarchs, see our Canadian Dime Value Guide.
Note: Production anomalies such as off-center strikes, planchet clips, and brockages exist for this year but are classified as errors and are outside the scope of this standard value guide.
1901 Canadian Dime Composition & Melt Value
The 1901 Canadian dime is struck in Sterling Silver — the same high-purity alloy standard used in British parent-mint coinage and maintained for Canadian ten-cent pieces from the denomination's introduction in 1858 through the end of 1919. The alloy comprises 92.5% Silver (Ag) and 7.5% Copper (Cu). The copper component is functionally necessary: pure silver is too soft for coinage and would lose fine detail rapidly in commercial circulation. The 7.5% copper hardens the alloy, helping both the Mature Head portrait and the Crossed Maple Boughs reverse withstand decades of handling. This Sterling standard is notably higher in purity than the 0.800 fine silver Canada adopted in 1920 as post-war silver prices rose, making pre-1920 Canadian dimes particularly attractive to silver enthusiasts who prefer the Sterling grade.
Silver Content & Melt Value (February 2026)
The coin's Actual Silver Weight (ASW) is calculated by multiplying the standard weight by the silver purity: 2.32 g × 0.925 = approximately 2.146 g of pure silver, equivalent to approximately 0.069 troy ounces.
Based on silver spot prices of approximately $3.21–$3.57 CAD per gram as reported in February 2026:
- At $3.21 CAD/g: melt value ≈ $6.89 CAD
- At $3.57 CAD/g: melt value ≈ $7.66 CAD
Collectors should treat the ~$7 CAD melt floor as the absolute minimum value for any identifiable, undamaged 1901 dime. Even the most heavily worn example in Good (G-4) grade commands a numismatic premium above this floor, typically trading for $10–$15 CAD. Only outright "cull" specimens — holed, bent, or severely corroded coins — converge directly with the silver melt figure. For current silver spot prices in Canadian dollars, see Canada Gold's live silver price tracker.
ℹ️ Magnet Test: One-Second Authentication
Sterling Silver (92.5% Ag) is non-magnetic. A genuine 1901 Canadian dime will show absolutely no reaction to a strong magnet. If the coin is attracted to a magnet, it is a modern steel counterfeit or a wrong-denomination piece. This single test requires no equipment beyond a common fridge magnet and is the fastest first-pass authentication available.
Note: The Currency Act of Canada prohibits the melting of Canadian coin of the realm. Melt values are provided for numismatic reference only.
1901 Canadian Dime Value Chart by Grade
The 1901 Canadian dime was produced in a single design type — Obverse 4 (Mature Head) / Crossed Maple Boughs (22 Leaves) — at a single facility (Royal Mint, London) with no mint mark. All values below are for Business Strike examples in problem-free condition: coins that have not been cleaned, polished, artificially toned, or physically damaged. Values are in Canadian Dollars (CAD) as of February 2026.
⚠️ Never Clean Your Coins
The 1901 dime's Sterling Silver surface reacts with sulfur compounds over decades to form a characteristic grey, russet, or concentric toned patina. Collectors and dealers strongly prefer original, untouched surfaces — including dark toning — over a coin that has been dipped, polished, or chemically brightened. A cleaned coin is graded "Details — Cleaned" by ICCS, PCGS, and NGC, losing virtually all numismatic premium above melt value regardless of the underlying detail present.
Note on Specimen (SP) strikes: Specialist literature acknowledges that Specimen strikings were occasionally produced by the Royal Mint for presentation or archival purposes, but no standard commercial Specimen set was sold to the public in 1901. No recent public auction sales of a confirmed 1901 SP 10-cent piece have been recorded. Consequently, no Specimen pricing table is included here; any confirmed 1901 Specimen would be priced strictly on provenance and individual demand.
1901 Canadian Dime — Business Strike (Circulation)
| Grade | Term | Value (CAD) | Key Characteristics | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good | $10–$15 | Silhouette portrait only; rim must be complete; legends readable but flat; primary silver floor + small collector premium | Trends (2024/25) |
| VG-8 | Very Good | $15–$20 | Laurel wreath in hair visible but flat; braid at ear outlined; reverse leaves distinct but flat | Charlton / Trends |
| F-12 | Fine | $20–$35 | Ear jewel diamond shape visible; hair braid shows separation; approximately 50% of fine detail worn away | NGC Price Guide (2026) |
| VF-20 | Very Fine | $40–$60 | Crown band (diadem) distinct; hair knot at back of head clear; reverse maple leaf veins visible; popular entry grade for collectors | eBay aggregates (2025/26) |
| VF-30 | Choice VF | $60–$80 | Even, moderate wear; eyebrow distinct; most maple leaf veins present; strong balance of cost and detail | ICCS Market Data |
| EF-40 | Extra Fine | $90–$120 | Traces of original mint lustre visible in protected areas around lettering; crown jewels crisp; wear limited to highest hair and cheek points | Trends (2024) |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated | $175–$225 | 50%+ lustre remaining; only slight friction on cheek and hair knot; eye appeal and toning quality become major value factors here | ICCS Data (2024) |
| AU-55 | Choice AU | $225–$260 | Looks uncirculated at first glance; faint "rub" on high points only; borderline grade frequently submitted for upgrade attempts | Trends / Auction avg. |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated | $275–$350 | No trace of wear; may have heavy bag marks, dull lustre, or unattractive toning; technical Mint State, not aesthetic | Bell Auctions (2021) |
| MS-62 | Choice Unc. | $450–$600 | Better lustre and fewer contact marks than MS-60; fresh, pleasing appearance overall | Trends / Auction est. |
| MS-63 | Choice Unc. | $800–$1,100 | Strong strike and lustre; ICCS grading is strict at this level; investment entry point — coin was deliberately set aside in 1901 | NGC (2026); Auction (2024) |
| MS-64 | Very Choice | $1,500–$2,200 | Exceptional eye appeal; marks few and non-distracting; frequently the finest grade available in a typical auction session | Auction realized (2024) |
| MS-65 | Gem Unc. | $3,400–$4,600 | Booming lustre; pristine surfaces; survival rate <1% of original mintage; dramatic value cliff from MS-64 | ICCS / PCGS sales |
| MS-66 | Superb Gem | $6,000–$8,000+ | Trophy class; only a handful known to exist; prices dictated by the specific eye appeal and toning character of the individual coin | NumisBids (2015–2023) |
Grade comparison for circulated 1901 Canadian dimes: G-4 (worn silhouette, left), VF-20 (details emerging, centre), and EF-40 (lustre traces returning, right). Value rises from approximately $10 to $90–$120 across these grades. (Illustration — not a photo of your exact coin)
The Value Cliff: Why Preservation Drives Price Geometrically
The pricing data reveals a geometric — not linear — value curve with a dramatic cliff beginning at MS-63:
- From VF-20 (mid-range ~$50) to MS-60 (mid-range ~$313): approximately 6× increase
- From MS-60 (~$313) to MS-65 (~$4,000): approximately 13× increase
This extreme premium for Gem grades reflects genuine scarcity rather than collector fashion. Of the 1,200,000 pieces struck in 1901, the vast majority entered immediate commerce. Victorian silver is soft and was almost never deliberately preserved — finding a 1901 dime that survives in precisely the state it left the Royal Mint's presses is a true numismatic achievement, and market pricing reflects this survival rarity accordingly.
💡 Grading Economics: Is Certification Worth It?
Professional grading (ICCS, PCGS, or NGC) typically costs $30–$80+ per coin. For a 1901 dime in VF-20 to EF-40 condition (value: $40–$120 CAD), certification fees are difficult to justify financially. However, at MS-63 and above — where the difference between an MS-63 ($800–$1,100) and an MS-65 ($3,400–$4,600) represents thousands of dollars — a holder from a recognized service provides authentication, a permanent grade record, and the market liquidity needed to realize full value at auction. The Canadian market primarily trades on ICCS certificates; US and international auction demand for registry-quality coins tends to favor PCGS or NGC holders, which can realize meaningful premiums in the MS-65+ range.
Mint state grade comparison for the 1901 Canadian dime: MS-60 (cartwheel lustre with multiple contact marks, left), MS-63 (strong lustre, few marks, centre), and MS-65 Gem (pristine surfaces with booming lustre, right). The value jump from MS-63 to MS-65 can exceed $2,500 CAD — reflecting extreme condition scarcity. (Illustration — not a photo of your exact coin)
For verified recent auction results supporting these values, see the NGC Price Guide for Canada 10 Cents KM #3 (1858–1901), Canadian Coin News Trends pricing data (March 2024), and the 2025 RCNA Sale catalogue.
Values in CAD represent typical market prices as of February 2026. For the complete denomination price guide, see our Canadian Dime Value Guide.
Most Valuable 1901 Canadian Dime Varieties
The 1901 Canadian dime is primarily a single-type coin. Its most significant "variants" are not die varieties in the traditional sense but rather condition rarities — examples that have survived in grades almost no other specimens achieve. Beyond grade, specialist collectors identify minor die varieties produced by the manual die-preparation methods used at the Royal Mint in 1901.
A. Trophy-Level Examples (Not Typical Market)
These coins represent the absolute pinnacle of the 1901 issue. They appear at major auction houses — Heritage, Geoffrey Bell, Stack's Bowers — only occasionally, and their value is derived from the combination of extreme survival rarity and intense registry-set competition.
| What | Why It Commands a Premium | Documented Value / Auction Reference |
|---|---|---|
| MS-66 or MS-67 Business Strike | Extreme survival rarity. Victorian silver is soft and was rarely preserved. An MS-66 example represents the absolute finest survivors from the 1,200,000-coin mintage; only a handful are known. | A PCGS MS-66 example sold for approximately ~$3,400 USD (~$4,600 CAD) in a past Heritage Auctions sale. See Heritage World Coin Auctions Showcase 61318 (NumisBids, June 2023) for documented auction context. MS-66 retail range: $6,000–$8,000+ CAD. |
| MS-65 "Blast White" Gem | A distinct market premium applies to Gem examples that have retained their original, un-toned brilliant white lustre. Victorian silver is highly susceptible to sulfur toning from the paper envelopes used by period collectors, making an untoned gem exceptionally scarce. | Retail asking prices for confirmed white gem examples in MS-65+ frequently exceed standard trend values. A verified ICCS MS-65 specimen is listed by Colonial Acres Coins as a current market reference for this grade tier. Estimated: ~$4,000 CAD. |
| Specimen (SP) Strike | If a true Specimen strike exists — produced by the Royal Mint for official presentation or archival retention — it would likely be unique or near-unique. No recent public auction sales of a confirmed 1901 SP 10-cent piece have been recorded. | No established market price. Any confirmed 1901 SP 10¢ with verifiable provenance would be priced individually on a "make an offer" basis, estimated well above $10,000 CAD based on comparable-era presentation pieces from the same period. |
Important caution on auction records: It is essential to scrutinize claimed auction records carefully. Some aggregated data sources erroneously conflate the 1901 Canadian 10-cent piece with the 1901-S US $10 Gold Eagle, which regularly sells for $25,000+ in MS-67. The realistic ceiling for the finest known 1901 Canadian silver dime is in the $5,000–$10,000 CAD range. Claims of values exceeding this should be viewed with skepticism unless accompanied by a verifiable specific auction lot description.
Close-up 10× magnification of the date area on a 1901 Canadian dime showing the Repunched "1" die variety: a faint secondary outline ("shadow") is visible behind the primary digit. This catalogued variety commands a 10–20% premium over standard grade values. (Illustration — not a photo of your exact coin)
B. Findable Die Varieties
The Royal Mint prepared working dies manually in 1901, creating subtle punching inconsistencies that produce catalogued die varieties visible under magnification. These are genuine collectible variants — the result of consistent die characteristics, not random accidents — and can be identified by careful examination with a 10× loupe.
| Variety | How to Identify (Under Magnification) | Premium Over Standard Grade Value |
|---|---|---|
| Repunched "1" in Date | A faint "shadow" or secondary outline is visible on one or both of the 1 digits in the date 1901. The secondary impression is slightly offset from the primary numeral. | +10% to +20% over standard grade value (e.g., an EF-40 worth $90–$120 standard might fetch approximately $100–$145) |
| Repunched "N" in REGINA | Doubling or faint "ghosting" is visible on the letter N in the obverse legend REGINA. The secondary impression creates a slightly thickened or shadowed letter form. | Small premium ($10–$30) above standard grade value; trades primarily as a specialist curiosity rather than a major market rarity |
Die Cracks: State Markers, Not Varieties
Many 1901 dimes exhibit raised lines of metal running through the portrait, lettering, or fields. These are die cracks — fractures that formed in the steel die as it fatigued from tens of thousands of strikes. Unless a crack creates a visually spectacular effect (such as a "shattered die" coin) or is catalogued as a specific named die break in specialist literature, die cracks are treated as die state markers rather than value-enhancing varieties. They confirm the coin is a genuine business strike but add minimal monetary premium in the general market.
Out-of-scope note: Major mint errors such as broadstrikes, off-center strikes, and wrong-planchet pieces exist for this year and can command significant premiums, but they are outside the scope of this standard value guide.
1901 Canadian Dime Identification Guide
Before assigning a value, confirm that your coin is exactly what you believe it to be. The 1901 dime is occasionally confused with adjacent dates (1900, 1902), worn US dimes of the same era, or — more critically — cleaned or polished later issues that have been artificially brightened. Use this checklist in sequence.
1901 Canadian 10-cent coin: obverse (left) showing Queen Victoria's Mature Head (Obverse 4) portrait with crown and veil, key diagnostic points highlighted; reverse (right) showing the Crossed Maple Boughs with 22 leaves, floating St. Edward's Crown, and date 1901 at bottom.
30-Second Identification Checklist
Monarch Check (Obverse): The portrait must show Queen Victoria facing left, wearing a crown (diadem) and a veil draped over the back of her head and neck. This is the "Mature Head" or "Diademed Head" — the aging Queen in regal profile. Fail: A bearded man indicates 1902 or later (King Edward VII). A younger, unwreathed head places the coin in an earlier decade.
Date Verification (Reverse): The date 1901 should be clearly positioned at the bottom of the reverse. Fail: A completely worn date combined with a flat rim indicates a "cull" specimen worth only metal value.
Reverse Design Check: Look for the Crossed Maple Boughs — a full round wreath with a crown (St. Edward's Crown) floating at the top gap between the branch tips. The reverse should read 10 CENTS and CANADA. The 1882–1901 type has 22 leaves in the wreath — an important distinction for variety specialists.
Edge Inspection: The edge should be reeded (fine vertical grooves running around the full circumference). Fail: A smooth or partially smooth edge indicates post-mint filing (deliberate damage) or, very rarely, a production error.
Magnet Test (Composition Verification): Apply a strong magnet to the coin. A genuine 1901 dime, struck in Sterling Silver (92.5% Ag), will show absolutely no magnetic attraction. Fail: Any pull toward the magnet indicates a modern steel counterfeit or a wrong-planchet anomaly — not an authentic 1901 10-cent piece.
Mint Mark Check: There is no mint mark on the 1901 Canadian dime. All 1,200,000 pieces were struck at the Royal Mint in London, England, and London-mint issues for Canada carried no identifying marks during this period. The complete absence of a mint mark is correct and expected — do not interpret it as unusual.
Finish Identification — Business Strike Only: No collector PL or SP sets were produced for public sale in 1901. Your coin is almost certainly a Business Strike. A genuine uncirculated business strike exhibits a "cartwheel" lustre — a rotating beam or sweep of reflected light that moves across the coin's surface as it is slowly tilted under a light source. Under 5–10× magnification, fine flow lines radiating from the center toward the rim will be visible on the fields. Red flag: A coin that appears mirror-bright but has rounded, mushy lettering and a flat, chalky white color has been polished or "whizzed". This is not a Specimen strike — it is a damaged business strike worth only its melt value.
Forensic Weight Test: Weigh the coin on a precision scale. The standard weight is 2.32 grams. An acceptable range for a circulated example is approximately 2.25–2.32 g (circulation wear removes trace amounts of metal). A weight below 2.20 g signals severe wear, clipping, or post-mint filing. A weight above 2.35 g is suspicious and may indicate a counterfeit struck on an incorrect planchet.
Magnet test for a 1901 Canadian dime: the coin shows no magnetic attraction because Sterling Silver (92.5% Ag) is non-magnetic. Any magnetic pull is an immediate red flag for a modern counterfeit or wrong-planchet coin.
⚠️ PVC Damage from Older Storage
1901 dimes stored in the soft plastic flips common in the 1970s and 1980s may show green slime or a cloudy haze on the silver surface — PVC residue actively corroding the metal. Do not wipe or rub the coin. Seek professional conservation (pure acetone treatment by NCS or a qualified conservator) immediately to halt the damage. A coin treated promptly may retain most of its numismatic value; one left untreated will suffer permanent surface etching.
Finish identification for the 1901 Canadian dime. LEFT: genuine uncirculated business strike showing authentic cartwheel lustre with sweeping arc of reflected light and fine flow lines. RIGHT: polished or whizzed coin with false mirror appearance, mushy letterforms, and flat-white colour — a damaged coin worth near melt value despite its bright surface. (Illustration — not a photo of your exact coin)
1901 Canadian Dime Value FAQs
What is a 1901 Canadian dime worth?
Value depends entirely on condition (grade) and the quality of original surfaces. A heavily worn G-4 example is worth approximately $10–$15 CAD, while a collector-grade VF-20 coin trades for $40–$60 CAD. The jump into Mint State grades is dramatic: an MS-63 is worth $800–$1,100 CAD, and a Gem MS-65 commands $3,400–$4,600 CAD. The absolute minimum floor for any identifiable, undamaged specimen is the silver melt value of approximately $7 CAD at February 2026 spot prices.
Is a 1901 Canadian dime rare?
The 1901 dime is conditionally rare. With a mintage of 1,200,000 pieces, it is not a key date and is readily available in worn circulated grades. However, in Gem Uncirculated condition (MS-65 and above), it is an extreme condition rarity — survival at that grade represents under 1% of the original mintage, and only a handful of MS-66 examples are documented. The coin's rarity is entirely a function of preservation quality, not of original production volume.
Is the 1901 Canadian dime made of silver?
Yes. Every 1901 Canadian dime is struck in Sterling Silver — 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper — to a standard weight of 2.32 grams. The coin contains approximately 2.146 grams (about 0.069 troy ounces) of pure silver. Canada maintained this Sterling standard for the ten-cent denomination from 1858 through 1919, after which it was reduced to 0.800 fine silver. The coin is fully non-magnetic, which is a quick authentication confirmation: genuine 92.5% silver shows no reaction to a magnet.
How do I tell if my 1901 dime has been cleaned?
Victorian silver naturally develops a grey, russet, or concentric toned patina from sulfur compounds over the decades. A cleaned coin will often look unnaturally bright white, with a flat or chalky appearance under angled light. Under 10× magnification, cleaning reveals fine parallel scratches (hairlines) across the flat fields, even if invisible to the naked eye. A coin that has been polished or "whizzed" will show rounded, mushy lettering that appears sharp from a distance but soft under magnification. Dealers and grading services classify such coins as "Details — Cleaned," stripping them of nearly all numismatic premium above melt value.
Should I get my 1901 Canadian dime certified and graded?
Grading economics depend on condition. In VF-20 to EF-40 grades (value: $40–$120 CAD), certification fees of $30–$80+ per coin are difficult to justify financially. However, at MS-63 and above — where a single grade point can represent thousands of dollars in value — professional certification by ICCS, PCGS, or NGC provides authentication, an immutable grade record, and the auction-market liquidity needed to realize the coin's full potential. If your coin appears to be Mint State with strong, unimpeded lustre and clean surfaces, certification is strongly recommended before any sale.
What is the difference between ICCS and PCGS or NGC for this coin?
ICCS (International Coin Certification Service) is the primary domestic Canadian grading service and sets the benchmark for the Canadian dealer-to-dealer market. ICCS grading is historically conservative, particularly regarding surface preservation and lustre quality. PCGS and NGC are US-based services accepted internationally and used heavily by Registry Set participants. For the 1901 dime in high grades (MS-65 and above), a PCGS or NGC holder frequently commands a meaningful premium at auction due to liquidity with American collectors — a verified NGC or PCGS grade on a registry-quality example can be decisive in a competitive bidding environment.
What die varieties should I look for on the 1901 Canadian dime?
Two documented minor die varieties reward careful examination. The Repunched "1" in Date shows a faint shadow or secondary outline on one or both 1 digits in the date under 10× magnification; this commands a 10–20% premium over standard grade values. The Repunched "N" in REGINA shows doubling or ghosting on the letter N in the obverse legend; this adds a small premium of approximately $10–$30. Both require a quality loupe to identify reliably. Die cracks — raised lines of metal from fatigued dies — are common on 1901 dimes but rarely add market value unless the crack pattern is particularly dramatic or has been catalogued as a specific named die break.
What is the melt value of a 1901 Canadian dime, and can I legally melt it?
Based on silver spot prices of $3.21–$3.57 CAD per gram reported in February 2026, the intrinsic silver value of a 1901 dime is approximately $6.89–$7.66 CAD. This represents the absolute minimum floor — even a heavily worn G-4 example carries a small numismatic premium above this figure. However, it is illegal to melt Canadian coin of the realm under the Currency Act of Canada. These melt values are provided strictly for numismatic reference and to establish the baseline value floor for damaged or problem specimens.
Methodology & Sources
Values in this guide are synthesized from primary numismatic authorities and reflect typical Canadian market prices as of February 2026. All prices are in Canadian Dollars (CAD). This guide covers standard (non-error) business strike examples only; error coins are outside its scope. Market values are typical retail ranges and may vary based on individual eye appeal, toning character, and auction competition. This guide does not constitute financial advice.
Primary sources consulted:
- Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins — definitive reference for mintage figures, technical specifications, and die variety attribution
- NGC Price Guide: Canada 10 Cents KM #3 (1858–1901) — grade-based pricing and census context
- Canadian Coin News Trends pricing data (March 2024) — domestic dealer market pricing
- Heritage World Coin Auctions Showcase 61318 via NumisBids (June 2023) — realized auction prices for high-grade examples
- Geoffrey Bell Auctions — Toronto Coin Expo Fall Sale 2017 — MS-60 range realized prices
- 2025 RCNA Sale — Canadian Coins and Paper Money — recent auction estimates and trend confirmation
- Colonial Acres Coins — ICCS MS-65 listing (XSI 344) — confirmed gem-grade market pricing reference
- Royal Canadian Mint — 10 Cents denomination page — official denomination and specification reference
- Numista — 10 Cents Victoria, Canada — technical specifications and cross-reference
- Calgary Coin — Canadian 10-Cent Reference — ICCS market context and specialist dealer data
- Canada Gold — Live Silver Spot Price (CAD) — melt value baseline, February 2026
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