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5 cents 1884
1884
The 5 cents 1884 is a 1884 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 200,000. 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
200,000
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
$489
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
1884 - Far 4
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $69 | $101 | $171 | $271 | $489 | $1,210 | $2,430 | $5,400 | $8,800 | $13,800 | $49,600 |
1884 - Near 4
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $58 | $95 | $173 | $280 | $491 | $1,040 | $2,060 | $5,000 | $8,400 | $13,500 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "5 CENTS 1884". 15.5 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver).