Reference image of 5 cents 1858
.925 pure
0.0373 oz
1,460,389 minted
Reference image courtesy of NumiCanada

5 cents 1858

1858

A 1858 Canadian 5 cents struck in 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver). Reverse designed by Leonard Charles Wyon. Reverse: 5 CENTS and date within crossed maple boughs, crown above. Mintage: 1,460,389. Contains approximately 0.035 oz of silver (melt value applies). Known varieties: 3 documented.

Metal Silver (.925 pure)
Weight 0.0373 oz (1.16 g)
Mintage 1,460,389
Diameter 15.5 mm
Edge Reeded
Finish Circulation
Series Pre-Confederation Coinage
Obverse Leonard Charles Wyon
Reverse Leonard Charles Wyon
Rarity Low Mintage
Est. Value $572
Status Available
Live Melt Value
$3.52 CAD
$2.56 USD
Spot Silver
$102.07/oz
CAD per troy oz
Issued by Dominion of Canada. Pricing reflects secondary market and melt value only.
Collector Value by Grade
1858 - Large Date - Double 8 #1
AG-3G-4VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-65
$75$121$237$324$572$1,010$1,340$2,550$3,550$5,400$43,600
1858 - Large Date - Double 8 #2
AG-3G-4VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-65
$75$121$237$336$519$1,010$1,620$2,290$3,550$5,400$13,700
1858 - Large Date - Double 8 #3
AG-3G-4VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63
$75$121$235$345$579$1,010$1,390$2,550$3,570$5,200
1858 - Small Date
AG-3G-4VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64MS-65
$8$18$31$46$78$148$222$408$587$962$1,480$3,300
1858 - Small Date - 5/5
G-4VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40
$123$245$343$588$980
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "5 CENTS 1858". 15.5 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver).
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