Need help on value!

[SCDigginWithAK]

Hey everybody! I need your help! I have this 1870 Canadian 50 cent piece and was wondering what condition(grade) is it in? How much is it worth in its current state (holed) and how much it would be worth without the hole (guessing). I'm just simply curious and do not plan on selling as my grandfather gave it to me! Im an American coin collector and don't have a clue about Canadian coins! ANY Input is greatly appreciated! Thanks for y'all's help!

 

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[SCDigginWithAK]

A bit sharper image

 

[Iron Patch]

I would guess a few hundred without the hole, and $50 or so with it.

 

[SCDigginWithAK]

I would guess a few hundred without the hole, and $50 or so with it.

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Thanks!

 

[flinthunter]

Take a good look on the bottom right corner of the neck for the designers initials LCW. The 1870 half was struck with and without the initials. Without is the rare variety. Here is a link to the values and how to identify different grades. The hole is going to devalue the coin greatly. Coins and Canada - Canadian coins price guide, value, errors and varieties

 

[Mackaydon]

Here's what the LCW looks like:
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[SCDigginWithAK]

Here's what the LCW looks like: Don.....

Yes it is a LCW. Barely visible but it's there

 

[Mackaydon]

And here's your grading key, as referenced by 'flinthunter' in post 5, above:
Coins and Canada - Canadian Coins, Price Guide, Errors et Varieties and Bank Notes
Don.....