1870 Narrow 0 Canada 10-cents AU-UNC AU (AU-55) $

1870 Narrow 0 Canada 10-cents AU-UNC AU (AU-55)

Obverse 1 Variety
Hair Detail: The first two strands curve and break at the temple. The next three strands join to make one thick strand.
Eyelid detail: Upper eyelid is completely formed but does not join the lower lid at the corner of the eye.
Outer ear detail: The opening to the ear is completely enclosed by the outer ridges.

Narrow 0 Variety: The Narrow 0 has sides of equal thickness, and is more common than the Wide O, which has a thicker right-hand side of the O.

Specifications:
Monarch: Victoria
Designer & Engraver: Obv.: Leonard C. Wyon
Composition: 0.925 silver, 0.075 copper
Weight: 2.32 g
Diameter: 18.0 mm
Edge: Reeded
Die Axis: ↑ ↓
Mintage: 1,600,000