.925 pure
0.0373 oz
1,700,000 minted
5 cents 1886
1886
A 1886 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: 1,700,000. Contains approximately 0.035 oz of silver (melt value applies). Known varieties: 1 documented.
Metal
Silver (.925 pure)
Weight
0.0373 oz (1.16 g)
Mintage
1,700,000
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
$55.10
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
1886 - Large 6
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7 | $9 | $19 | $30 | $55 | $133 | $276 | $588 | $980 | $1,910 | $3,110 | $17,300 |
1886 - Large 6 - 6/6
| VF-20 | MS-63 | MS-65 |
|---|---|---|
| $100 | $2,630 | $17,300 |
1886 - Small 6
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7 | $8 | $17 | $23 | $48 | $104 | $229 | $522 | $855 | $1,770 | $2,940 | $19,800 |
1886 - Small 6 - 6/6
| EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-63 |
|---|---|---|
| $114 | $229 | $2,260 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "5 CENTS 1886". 15.5 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver).