1894 Canadian 25 Cents — ICCS VF-30 | Queen Victoria | Silver | London Mint

1894 Canadian Twenty-Five Cents — ICCS Certified VF-30 | Very Fine | Queen Victoria Silver Quarter

A pleasing and collectible example of the 1894 Canadian Twenty-Five Cent piece, independently certified by the International Coin Certification Service (ICCS) and graded VF-30 (Very Fine). The coin displays even, moderate wear across the high points with all major design elements clearly defined — the maple leaves of the reverse wreath retain good detail, and the Queen Victoria portrait shows the characteristic features of the “Old Head” effigy with pleasing definition. A solid, problem-free example of this Victorian-era Canadian silver issue.

Certification Details

• Country: Canada
• Year: 1894
• Denomination: 25 Cents
• Grade: VF-30 (Very Fine)
• Comments: None
• Certification No.: XXR 058
• Certifying Body: ICCS (International Coin Certification Service)

Coin Specifications

• Composition: 92.5% Silver, 7.5% Copper
• Diameter: 23.62 mm
• Weight: 5.81 g
• Edge: Reeded
• Obverse Designer: Thomas Brock (Queen Victoria “Old Head” effigy)
• Reverse Designer: L.C. Wyon (Maple wreath design)
• Mint: Royal Mint, London

Design & Historical Significance

The obverse features the veiled, mature portrait of Queen Victoria by Thomas Brock — the “Old Head” or “Widow Head” effigy introduced in 1893 — inscribed VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA CANADA. The reverse displays the denomination 25 CENTS within a bold maple leaf wreath surmounted by the Imperial Crown, with the date 1894 at the bottom. This classic reverse design, by L.C. Wyon, was used on Canadian silver coinage from Confederation through the end of the Victorian era.

The 1894 Canadian quarter is a key date in the Victorian 25-cent series, struck in relatively modest numbers at the Royal Mint in London. It is consistently one of the more challenging dates to locate in all grades, and certified problem-free examples at any grade level are actively sought by collectors building date sets of Victorian Canadian silver.

Why This Coin Belongs in Your Collection

Imagine holding a silver quarter struck in London in 1894 — the year before Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee — that has circulated through the hands of Canadians during the Laurier era and survived over 130 years to reach you in solid, problem-free Very Fine condition. The 1894 is a recognized key date in the series, and this ICCS-certified VF-30 example offers genuine numismatic significance at an accessible grade level. An essential addition to any collection of Victorian Canadian silver.

Encapsulated in an original ICCS sealed holder. Tampering with the holder invalidates the certification opinion. Have holder replaced if inner package/seal is not intact.

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