5 cents 1903
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In 1903, Heaton Mint coins had 21 leaves, but coins produced by the Royal Mint now have 22 leaves on the reverse.
5 cents 1903 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 1903 is $1.29 CAD.
- Circulated
- Mint state
| Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | - | - | $8.50 | $14.10 | $27.80 | $58.10 | $115 |
| 1903 - H - Small H | - | - | $4.30 | $5.90 | $12.90 | $26.60 | $75.90 |
| 1903 - H - Small H - H/H | - | - | $17.20 | $29.40 | $48.20 | $88.20 | $129 |
| 1903 - H - Large H | - | - | $17.30 | $29.40 | $54.90 | $91.20 | $146 |
Circulated: 5 cents 1903 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | $268 | $337 | $532 | $807 | $1,180 | $1,980 | $5,600 |
| 1903 - H - Small H | $142 | $214 | $422 | $734 | $1,670 | $6,800 | - |
| 1903 - H - Small H - H/H | $294 | $389 | $735 | $1,470 | $3,190 | - | - |
| 1903 - H - Large H | $301 | $459 | $890 | $1,480 | $3,190 | $7,400 | - |
Mint state defines business strike coins that barely or never has been in circulation.
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Varieties and features
5 cents 1903
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 1,000,000
- Alloy and composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver)
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 1.16 g
- Melt value: $1.29189572 (Last update : April 25, 2024 )
- Fineness: 0.925
- Actual previous weight: 1.073 g
- Diameter: 15.5 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Axis (orientation): ↑↓ (coin alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: EDWARDVS VII D.G.REX IMPERATOR
- Reverse: 5 CENTS CANADA 1903
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of king Edward VII wearing a crown.
- Reverse: Crown on top with 22 maple leaves on 2 boughs attached with a ribbon.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: George William de Saulles
- Reverse: William Henry James Blakemore
5 cents 1903 - H - Small H
- Mintage:
- Circulation: Included above.
- Alloy and composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver)
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 1.16 g
- Melt value: $1.29189572 (Last update : April 25, 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: EDWARDVS VII D.G.REX IMPERATOR
- Reverse: 5 CENTS CANADA 1903
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of king Edward VII wearing a crown.
- Reverse: Crown on top with 21 maple leaves on 2 boughs attached with a ribbon.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: George William de Saulles
- Reverse: William Henry James Blakemore
5 cents 1903 - H - Small H - H/H
- Mintage:
- Circulation: Included above.
- Alloy and composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver)
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 1.16 g
- Melt value: $1.29189572 (Last update : April 25, 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: EDWARDVS VII D.G.REX IMPERATOR
- Reverse: 5 CENTS CANADA 1903
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of king Edward VII wearing a crown.
- Reverse: Crown on top with 21 maple leaves on 2 boughs attached with a ribbon.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: George William de Saulles
- Reverse: William Henry James Blakemore
5 cents 1903 - H - Large H
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 2,640,000
- Alloy and composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver)
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 1.16 g
- Melt value: $1.29189572 (Last update : April 25, 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: EDWARDVS VII D.G.REX IMPERATOR
- Reverse: 5 CENTS CANADA 1903
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of king Edward VII wearing a crown.
- Reverse: Crown on top with 21 maple leaves on 2 boughs attached with a ribbon.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: George William de Saulles
- Reverse: William Henry James Blakemore
Errors and varieties from the community
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| Die errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #286 | 5 cents 1903 - Die crack at the center of the reverse | versim |
Auctions prices and values
Renowned collections
Recent sales of coins from famous collections and identified on third party holders are listed below.
- July 20, 2023 - Cornwell - $1,135 - ICCS (MS-64) H - Large H
- July 20, 2023 - Cornwell - $1,076 - ICCS (MS-65) H - Small H
- July 20, 2023 - Cornwell - $777 - ICCS (MS-65)
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $83 - PCGS (MS-60) H - Small H - UNC Detail - Cleaned
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $413 - PCGS (MS-63)
- August 15, 2019 - Cook - $958 - PCGS (MS-64) H - Large H
- August 15, 2019 - Cook - $3,035 - PCGS (MS-65) H - Small H - H/H
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Last update : Friday, April 19, 2024
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