5 cents 1882 - Canadian coins price guide and values - Coins and Canada

5 cents 1882

5 cents 1882
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5 cents 1882 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 1882 is $1.16 CAD.

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Variety AG-3 G-4 VG-8 F-12 VF-20 EF-40 AU-50
1882 - H $5.50$7.50$15.40$26.10$51.10$113$218

Circulated: 5 cents 1882 coins are business strike coins showing signs of circulation and/or wear.

Values and details of proof-like, specimen and proof coins are grouped under not intended for circulation tab. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.

Variety MS-60 MS-62 MS-63 MS-64 MS-65 MS-66 MS-67
1882 - H $539$762$1,150$2,020$4,320$13,600-

Mint state defines business strike coins that barely or never has been in circulation.

Values and details of proof-like, specimen and proof coins are grouped under not intended for circulation tab. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.

Varieties and features

5 cents 1882 - H

5 cents 1882 - H

  • 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: $1.16195578 (Last update : March 28, 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
    • Specimen
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA . CANADA
    • Reverse: 5 CENTS 1882
  • 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.

  • July 20, 2023 - Cornwell - $3,286 - ICCS (MS-65) H
  • August 15, 2019 - Belzberg Cook - $4,792 - PCGS (MS-65) H

View the average prices of certified 5 cents 1882 sold at auctions »

Last update : Friday, January 12, 2024

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