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5 cents 1875
1875
The 5 cents 1875 is a 1875 silver coin from the Royal Canadian Mint, weighing 0.0373 troy ounces (1.16 g) at .925 purity. It is part of the Victorian Era (1867-1901) series. It was produced with a mintage of 1,000,000. Based on current silver spot prices, its precious metal content is worth approximately $3.45 CAD.
Metal
Silver (.925 pure)
Weight
0.0373 oz (1.16 g)
Mintage
1,000,000
Diameter
15.5 mm
Edge
Reeded
Finish
Circulation
Series
Victorian Era (1867-1901)
Obverse
Leonard Charles Wyon
Reverse
Leonard Charles Wyon
Rarity
Ultra-Rare
Est. Value
$1,100
Status
Available
Live Melt Value
$3.45 CAD
$2.52 USD
Spot Silver
$100.12/oz
CAD per troy oz
Mint Price
N/A
As issued
Premium
Over melt
Mint SRP as of last update. Visit mint.ca for current pricing.
Collector Value by Grade
1875 - H - Large Date
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $167 | $224 | $413 | $612 | $1,100 | $2,290 | $4,410 | $8,500 | $11,500 | $21,600 |
1875 - H - Small Date
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $87 | $118 | $229 | $334 | $589 | $913 | $1,510 | $3,260 | $5,400 | $9,100 | $15,700 |
1875 - H - Small Date - 5/5
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-63 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $96 | $147 | $294 | $404 | $784 | $1,250 | $2,080 | $9,100 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "5 CENTS 1875". 15.5 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver).