.925 pure
0.0373 oz
1,000,000 minted
5 cents 1885
1885
A 1885 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: 1,000,000. Contains approximately 0.035 oz of silver (melt value applies).
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
Low Mintage
Est. Value
$82.60
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
1885 - Large 5
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $9 | $14 | $28 | $44 | $83 | $205 | $483 | $1,180 | $1,740 | $3,010 | $3,680 | $4,370 | $25,000 |
1885 - Large 5/5
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18 | $23 | $54 | $93 | $170 | $319 | $770 | $1,730 | $2,610 | $4,620 | $7,000 |
1885 - Small 5
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7 | $11 | $20 | $37 | $75 | $175 | $442 | $1,180 | $2,090 | $3,760 | $5,900 |
1885 - Small 5/5
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $24 | $46 | $88 | $165 | $300 | $739 | $1,670 | $5,100 | $6,300 | $7,500 |
1885 - Small 5/5 (Re-Engraved)
| MS-62 |
|---|
| $2,090 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "5 CENTS 1885". 15.5 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver).