1881H Canada 25 Cents – Queen Victoria – Heaton Mint Issue | CCCS Graded VG-8 | Rare Early Canadian Silver Quarter

1881H Canada 25 Cents – Queen Victoria – Heaton Mint Issue | CCCS Graded VG-8 | Rare Early Canadian Silver Quarter
CA$55.00

1881H Canada 25 Cents, minted at the Heaton Mint (Birmingham, England) and certified VG-8 (Very Good) by the Canadian Coin Certification Service (CCCS).

This Victorian-era silver quarter features the classic “Young Head” portrait of Queen Victoria on the obverse, designed by Leonard Charles Wyon. The reverse displays a crowned denomination surrounded by a wreath of maple leaves, symbolizing Canada’s growing national identity in the late 19th century.

The “H” mintmark below the date identifies the coin as being struck at the Heaton Mint—a key distinction that adds collectibility and historical significance.

Specifications:

  • Country: Canada

  • Year: 1881 (Heaton Mint – “H” Mintmark)

  • Denomination: 25 Cents

  • Composition: 92.5% Silver, 7.5% Copper

  • Weight: 5.81 g

  • Diameter: 23.62 mm

  • Edge: Reeded

  • Obverse: Queen Victoria facing left, legend “VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA CANADA”

  • Reverse: Crowned denomination within maple wreath, “H” mintmark below date

  • Designer: Leonard Charles Wyon

  • Grading Service: CCCS – Canadian Coin Certification Service

  • Grade: VG-8 (Very Good)

  • Certification Number: 102508-0135067