Alright Jean — this is a great little coin, and you’ve got a piece of real early Canadian (well, pre-Confederation Newfoundland) history in your hands.

🔍 Key Details

• Country: Newfoundland (before joining Canada in 1949)
• Denomination: 20 Cents
• Year: 1876
• Monarch: Queen Victoria
• Composition: 92.5% Silver (Sterling)
• Weight: ~4.7 grams
• Diameter: ~23 mm
• Edge: Reeded

🪙 Design Breakdown

Obverse (front):

• Portrait of Queen Victoria facing left
• Inscription: VICTORIA D:G: REGINA NEWFOUNDLAND

Reverse (back):

• Large “20” in the center
• Decorative Victorian-style wreath border
• Year 1876 at the bottom

💰 Value (Based on Condition)

From your photo, your coin looks well-circulated (worn details, softer features), so here’s a realistic range:

• Low grade (Good–VG): $15 – $35
• Mid grade (F–VF): $40 – $90
• Higher grade (EF+): $120+
• Uncirculated: $250+ (rare in that condition)

👉 Yours appears closer to the $25–$60 range, but I’d tighten that up if I could see sharper close-ups (especially the lettering and Queen’s hair).

⚠️ A Few Interesting Notes

• Newfoundland used 20-cent coins instead of quarters — kind of unique in British North America.
• These coins circulated heavily in fishing and trade economies, which is why many are worn.
• Silver content alone gives it a base value (~$5–$7 melt depending on market).