.925 pure
0.0373 oz
800,000 minted
5 cents 1874
1874
A 1874 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: 800,000. 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
800,000
Denomination
5 cents
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
$115
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
1874 - H - Crosslet 4 (large 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $9 | $17 | $36 | $56 | $115 | $247 | $438 | $784 | $984 | $1,610 | $3,930 | $9,400 |
1874 - H - Plain 4 (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 | MS-66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $20 | $41 | $71 | $132 | $240 | $347 | $686 | $841 | $1,440 | $2,620 | $4,170 | $13,100 |
1874 - H - Plain 4 (small date) - 4/4
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-63 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18 | $29 | $54 | $98 | $196 | $343 | $515 | $10,400 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "5 CENTS 1874". 15.5 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver).
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