5 cents 1908
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Starting in 1908, the die axis was modified from ↑↓ to ↑↑.
5 cents 1908 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 1908 is $1.34 CAD.
- Circulated
- Mint state
- Not for circulation
| Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 - Small 8 | - | - | $11.10 | $18.00 | $30.00 | $60.30 | $94.50 |
| 1908 - Large 8 | - | - | $48.00 | $80.30 | $139 | $257 | $411 |
Circulated: 5 cents 1908 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 - Small 8 | $125 | $196 | $260 | $411 | $852 | - | $4,770 |
| 1908 - Large 8 | $702 | $980 | $1,420 | $2,310 | $4,600 | $6,700 | - |
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 1908 - Small 8
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 1,197,780
- 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): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Specimen
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: EDWARDVS VII D.G.REX IMPERATOR
- Reverse: 5 CENTS CANADA 1908
- 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: Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal
- Reverse: William Henry James Blakemore
5 cents 1908 - Large 8
- 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): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Specimen
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: EDWARDVS VII D.G.REX IMPERATOR
- Reverse: 5 CENTS CANADA 1908
- 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: Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal
- Reverse: William Henry James Blakemore
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 - $1,793 - ICCS (MS-64) Large 8
- March 4, 2021 - Cook - $290 - PCGS (MS-64) Small 8
- August 15, 2019 - Cook - $383 - PCGS (SP-64) Large 8
- August 15, 2019 - Cook - $5,271 - PCGS (MS-66) Large 8
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Last update : Friday, April 19, 2024
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