.925 pure
0.0373 oz
2,120,000 minted
5 cents 1902
1902
A 1902 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: 2,120,000. Contains approximately 0.035 oz of silver (melt value applies). Known varieties: 5 documented.
Metal
Silver (.925 pure)
Weight
0.0373 oz (1.16 g)
Mintage
2,120,000
Diameter
15.5 mm
Edge
Reeded
Finish
Circulation
Series
Edwardian Era (1902-1910)
Obverse
George William de Saulles
Reverse
Leonard Charles Wyon
Rarity
Low Mintage
Est. Value
$7.80
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
1902
| VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4 | $6 | $8 | $13 | $23 | $47 | $57 | $73 | $104 | $194 | $404 | $1,080 |
1902 - H - Large H
| VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | $6 | $8 | $16 | $29 | $58 | $68 | $83 | $140 | $304 | $712 | $1,980 |
1902 - H - Small H
| VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $13 | $21 | $33 | $54 | $89 | $142 | $193 | $247 | $376 | $680 | $1,250 | $6,900 |
1902 - Large H / Small H
| VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $19 | $34 | $64 | $119 | $153 | $314 | $555 | $932 | $1,520 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "5 CENTS CANADA 1902". 15.5 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver).