Reference image of 5 cents 1872
.925 pure
0.0373 oz
2,000,000 minted
Reference image courtesy of NumiCanada

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-3G-4VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64MS-65MS-66
$6$11$22$36$54$119$217$557$869$1,520$2,700$3,060$13,600
1872 - H - 2/2
AG-3G-4VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60
$11$22$44$81$135$282$453$773
1872 - H - 7/7
AG-3G-4VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-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).
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