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1862
Silver
0.0374 oz
.925 pure
0.0374 oz
100,000 minted
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New Brunswick 5 Cents 1862

1862

A 1862.925 silver 5 cents weighing 0.0374 oz (1.162g), 15.49 mm diameter. Reverse: Displays the denomination '5 CENTS' within a wreath of maple leaves, with 'NEW BRUNSWICK' inscribed around the border. Mintage: 100,000. Contains approximately 0.035 oz of silver (melt value applies).

Metal Silver (.925 pure)
Weight 0.0374 oz (1.16 g)
Mintage 100,000
Diameter 15.49 mm
Edge Reeded
Finish Circulation
Series Pre-Confederation Coinage
Obverse Leonard Charles Wyon
Reverse Leonard Charles Wyon
Est. Value $30-$120 CAD depending on grade
Status Available
Live Melt Value
$3.53 CAD
$2.57 USD
Spot Silver
$102.07/oz
CAD per troy oz
Issued by Province of New Brunswick. Pricing reflects secondary market and melt value only.
Identification Tips
Small silver coin, 15.49mm diameter. Reeded edge. "NEW BRUNSWICK" legend. Maple wreath reverse.
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Displays the denomination '5 CENTS' within a wreath of maple leaves, with 'NEW BRUNSWICK' inscribed around the border.

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