.925 pure
0.0373 oz
1,800,000 minted
5 cents 1891
1891
A 1891 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: 1,800,000. Contains approximately 0.035 oz of silver (melt value applies). Known varieties: 3 documented.
Metal
Silver (.925 pure)
Weight
0.0373 oz (1.16 g)
Mintage
1,800,000
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
$22.30
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
1891 - Obverse # 2
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4 | $7 | $12 | $17 | $22 | $55 | $116 | $261 | $384 | $650 | $1,090 | $1,530 | $4,700 |
1891 - Obverse # 2 - 8/8
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $6 | $12 | $19 | $24 | $34 | $74 | $147 | $404 | $539 | $833 | $1,090 | $5,300 |
1891 - Obverse # 2 - 9/9
| G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $12 | $19 | $24 | $34 | $74 | $147 | $417 | $490 | $784 |
1891 - Obverse # 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4 | $6 | $11 | $16 | $19 | $50 | $119 | $258 | $364 | $619 | $940 | $1,520 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "5 CENTS 1891". 15.5 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver).