5 cents 1902
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In 1902, the word Canada on obverse was transferred to the reverse. Furthermore, the Imperial State Crown began to be removed and replaced by the Imperial/Tudor Crown.
5 cents 1902 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 1902 is $1.31 CAD.
- Circulated
- Mint state
- Not for circulation
| Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | - | - | $3.80 | $5.10 | $7.20 | $12.60 | $21.70 |
| 1902 - H - Large H | - | - | $3.80 | $5.60 | $7.50 | $15.90 | $28.60 |
| 1902 - H - Small H | - | - | $12.90 | $21.20 | $34.70 | $54.40 | $88.70 |
| 1902 - Large H / Small H | - | - | $14.40 | $24.50 | $42.50 | $75.10 | $104 |
Circulated: 5 cents 1902 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | $47.40 | $55.10 | $73.20 | $106 | $199 | $403 | $1,060 |
| 1902 - H - Large H | $57.90 | $67.50 | $81.70 | $146 | $309 | $643 | $2,260 |
| 1902 - H - Small H | $141 | $198 | $249 | $366 | $684 | $1,270 | $5,900 |
| 1902 - Large H / Small H | $203 | $294 | $425 | $837 | - | - | - |
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 1902
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 2,120,000
- Alloy and composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver)
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 1.16 g
- Melt value: $1.30765288 (Last update : April 22, 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 1902
- 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: George William de Saulles
5 cents 1902 - H - Large H
Zoell #A129 - Major coin varieties - Third Edition #1 - 1965
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 2,200,000
- Alloy and composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver)
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 1.16 g
- Melt value: $1.30765288 (Last update : April 22, 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: EDWARDVS VII D.G.REX IMPERATOR
- Reverse: 5 CENTS CANADA 1902
- 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: George William de Saulles
5 cents 1902 - H - Small H
Zoell #X129h - Major coin varieties - Third Edition #1 - 1965
- Mintage:
- Circulation: Included above.
- Alloy and composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver)
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 1.16 g
- Melt value: $1.30765288 (Last update : April 22, 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 1902
- 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: George William de Saulles
5 cents 1902 - Large 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: $1.30765288 (Last update : April 22, 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 1902
- 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: George William de Saulles
Errors and varieties from the community
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| Die errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #2288 | 5 cents 1902 - Die clash behind the king | al |
| #1109 | 5 cents 1902 - Die clash on reverse | al |
| #2313 | 5 cents 1902 - Die crack at the right of the reverse | graal1250 |
| #899 | 5 cents 1902 - Die crack on reverse | al |
| #221 | 5 cents 1902 - Dot under the king | greatgaet |
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 - $603 - ICCS (MS-64) H - Large H - Low H
- July 20, 2023 - Cornwell - $538 - ICCS (MS-65) H - Small H
- July 20, 2023 - Cornwell - $1,135 - ICCS (MS-67)
- May 29, 2023 - Pittman - $287 - ICCS (MS-65) H - Large H
- February 26, 2022 - Cook - $574 - PCGS (MS-65) H - Small H
- November 9, 2021 - Landon - $179 - ICCS (MS-64) H - Large H
- March 4, 2021 - Cook - $213 - PCGS (MS-65)
- March 4, 2021 - Cook - $396 - PCGS (MS-65) H - Small H
- November 26, 2020 - Pittman - $203 - PCGS (MS-65) H - Large H
- November 19, 2020 - Pittman - $283 - PCGS (MS-64) H - Small H
- October 29, 2020 - Landon - $143 - ICCS (MS-64) H - Large H
- October 26, 2019 - Pittman - $184 - PCGS (MS-65) H - Large H
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $405 - PCGS (MS-65) H - Large H
- August 15, 2019 - Cook - $20,764 - PCGS (SP-67) H - Large H
- January 4, 2019 - Pittman - $181 - PCGS (MS-64) H - Large H
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Last update : Friday, April 19, 2024
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