5 cents 1883
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5 cents 1883 prices and values
The value of a Canadian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more. The melt and minimum value of a 5 cents 1883 is $1.34 CAD.
- Circulated
- Mint state
| Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 - Obverse # 4 - H | - | $132 | $294 | $443 | $752 | $1,470 | - |
| 1883 - Obverse # 5 - H | $10.50 | $19.60 | $37.30 | $59.40 | $119 | $289 | $574 |
Circulated: 5 cents 1883 coins are business strike coins showing signs of circulation and/or wear.
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| Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 - Obverse # 4 - H | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1883 - Obverse # 5 - H | $1,470 | $1,970 | $3,640 | $5,500 | $12,900 | - | - |
Mint state defines business strike coins that barely or never has been in circulation.
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Varieties and features
5 cents 1883 - Obverse # 4 - H
Two thin lines in hair. Only about 25 certified copies exist.
- Mintage:
- Circulation: Included above.
- Alloy and composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver)
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 1.16 g
- Melt value: $1.34038363 (Last update : April 19, 2024 )
- Fineness: 0.925
- Actual previous weight: 1.073 g
- Diameter: 15.5 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Axis (orientation): ↑↓ (coin alignment)
- Minted by: Heaton Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA . CANADA
- Reverse: 5 CENTS 1883
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a laurel wreath in her hair.
- Reverse: Crown on top with 21 maple leaves on 2 boughs attached with a ribbon.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
- Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
5 cents 1883 - Obverse # 5 - H
Thick line in hair.
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 600,000
- Alloy and composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver)
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 1.16 g
- Melt value: $1.34038363 (Last update : April 19, 2024 )
- Fineness: 0.925
- Actual previous weight: 1.073 g
- Diameter: 15.5 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Axis (orientation): ↑↓ (coin alignment)
- Minted by: Heaton Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA . CANADA
- Reverse: 5 CENTS 1883
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a laurel wreath in her hair.
- Reverse: Crown on top with 21 maple leaves on 2 boughs attached with a ribbon.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
- Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
Auctions prices and values
Renowned collections
Recent sales of coins from famous collections and identified on third party holders are listed below.
- August 15, 2019 - Belzberg Cook - $15,972 - PCGS (MS-65) Obverse # 5 - H
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Last update : Monday, April 15, 2024
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