Reference image of 5 cents 1903
.925 pure
0.0373 oz
1,000,000 minted
Reference image courtesy of NumiCanada

5 cents 1903

1903

A 1903 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). Known varieties: 1 documented.

Metal Silver (.925 pure)
Weight 0.0373 oz (1.16 g)
Mintage 1,000,000
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 $27.80
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
1903
VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64MS-65MS-66MS-67
$9$15$28$58$115$268$337$532$807$1,180$1,790$5,300
1903 - H - Large H
VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64MS-65MS-66
$17$29$55$91$146$295$459$890$1,480$3,190$7,400
1903 - H - Small H
VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64MS-65MS-66
$5$6$13$26$76$133$213$413$741$1,660$4,820
1903 - H - Small H - H/H
VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64MS-65
$17$29$48$88$169$294$389$735$2,180$3,190
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "5 CENTS CANADA 1903". 15.5 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver).
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