.925 pure
0.0373 oz
1,460,389 minted
5 cents 1858
1858
A 1858 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: 1,460,389. 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
1,460,389
Denomination
5 cents
Diameter
15.5 mm
Edge
Reeded
Finish
Circulation
Series
Pre-Confederation Coinage
Obverse
Leonard Charles Wyon
Reverse
Leonard Charles Wyon
Rarity
Low Mintage
Est. Value
$572
Status
Available
Live Melt Value
$3.09 CAD
$2.24 USD
Spot Silver
$89.60/oz
CAD per troy oz
Issued by Dominion of Canada. Pricing reflects secondary market and melt value only.
Collector Value by Grade
1858 - Large Date - Double 8 #1
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $75 | $121 | $237 | $324 | $572 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $2,550 | $3,550 | $5,400 | $43,600 |
1858 - Large Date - Double 8 #2
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $75 | $121 | $237 | $336 | $519 | $1,010 | $1,620 | $2,290 | $3,550 | $5,400 | $13,700 |
1858 - Large Date - Double 8 #3
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $75 | $121 | $235 | $345 | $579 | $1,010 | $1,390 | $2,550 | $3,570 | $5,200 |
1858 - Small Date
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $8 | $18 | $31 | $46 | $78 | $148 | $222 | $408 | $587 | $962 | $1,480 | $3,300 |
1858 - Small Date - 5/5
| G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $123 | $245 | $343 | $588 | $980 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "5 CENTS 1858". 15.5 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver).
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