1899 Newfoundland 50 Cents — PCGS XF 45 | Narrow 9 Variety | Queen Victoria | Pre-Confederation | .925 Silver

A choice extra fine example of the 1899 Newfoundland Fifty Cents — Narrow 9 variety — certified and graded Extremely Fine 45 by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), cert 33238.45/4993212, with the Narrow 9 variety explicitly stated on the PCGS label. The 1899 Newfoundland fifty cent was struck with two distinct date punch varieties: the common Wide 9 and the significantly scarcer Narrow 9, distinguished by the width of the loop and tail of the digit 9 in the date. The Narrow 9 is the key variety of the 1899 issue and is actively sought by specialists in Victorian Newfoundland coinage. The obverse displays attractive original toning over well-preserved surfaces.

Struck by the Colony of Newfoundland — which did not join Canadian Confederation until 1949 — the 1899 fifty cent is a popular late Victorian pre-Confederation issue. At XF 45, this coin shows light even wear on the high points with all major design elements sharp and well-defined.

The obverse features the right-facing portrait of Queen Victoria (veiled bust) surrounded by the legend VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA / NEWFOUNDLAND. The reverse displays the denomination 50 CENTS and the date 1899 within an ornate floral wreath. Struck in .925 fine silver.

• Issuer: Colony of Newfoundland
• Denomination: 50 Cents
• Date: 1899
• Series: Victorian Newfoundland Silver
• Variety: Narrow 9 (scarcer than Wide 9 — key variety)
• Composition: .925 Silver
• Grade: PCGS XF 45
• Cert #: 33238.45/4993212
• PCGS Guarantee: Yes
• Historical Note: Newfoundland did not join Canadian Confederation until March 31, 1949
• Eye Appeal: Original toning on obverse
• Encapsulated: Yes (PCGS slab)

Encapsulated in an original PCGS sealed holder. Tampering with the holder invalidates the certification opinion. The PCGS-certified coin shown is the exact coin you will receive. Guaranteed authentic.