.925 pure
0.0373 oz
2,400,000 minted
5 cents 1904
1904
A 1904 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: 2,400,000. Contains approximately 0.035 oz of silver (melt value applies). Known varieties: 2 documented.
Metal
Silver (.925 pure)
Weight
0.0373 oz (1.16 g)
Mintage
2,400,000
Denomination
5 cents
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
$14.20
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
| 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 | $9 | $14 | $33 | $82 | $258 | $331 | $603 | $1,050 | $2,090 | $2,920 | $7,900 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "5 CENTS CANADA 1904". 15.5 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver).
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