.925 pure
0.0373 oz
2,000,000 minted
5 cents 1872
1872
A 1872 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: 2,000,000. Contains approximately 0.035 oz of silver (melt value applies). Known varieties: 5 documented.
Metal
Silver (.925 pure)
Weight
0.0373 oz (1.16 g)
Mintage
2,000,000
Diameter
15.5 mm
Edge
Reeded
Finish
Circulation
Series
Victorian Era (1867-1901)
Obverse
Leonard Charles Wyon
Reverse
Leonard Charles Wyon
Rarity
Low Mintage
Est. Value
$53.60
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
1872 - H
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $6 | $11 | $22 | $36 | $54 | $119 | $217 | $557 | $869 | $1,520 | $2,700 | $3,060 | $13,600 |
1872 - H - 2/2
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $11 | $22 | $44 | $81 | $135 | $282 | $453 | $773 |
1872 - H - 7/7
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $11 | $22 | $44 | $81 | $135 | $282 | $453 | $907 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "5 CENTS 1872". 15.5 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver).