5 cents 1870
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5 cents 1870 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 1870 is $1.36 CAD.
- Circulated
- Mint state
- Not for circulation
| Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 - Flat (wide) Border | $7.10 | $14.40 | $28.80 | $41.20 | $56.50 | $108 | $207 |
| 1870 - Flat (wide) Border - 1/1 | $10.40 | $19.60 | $34.30 | $49.00 | $83.30 | $147 | $221 |
| 1870 - Raised (narrow) Border | $6.50 | $14.40 | $28.80 | $38.50 | $60.30 | $119 | $199 |
| 1870 - Raised (narrow) Border - 7/7 | - | - | - | - | - | $230 | - |
Circulated: 5 cents 1870 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 - Flat (wide) Border | $392 | $557 | $968 | $1,680 | $4,040 | - | - |
| 1870 - Flat (wide) Border - 1/1 | $466 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 - Raised (narrow) Border | $392 | $545 | $1,080 | $2,070 | $3,050 | - | $13,500 |
| 1870 - Raised (narrow) Border - 7/7 | $717 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1870 - Flat (wide) Border
The border of the coin is wide.
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 2,800,000
- Alloy and composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver)
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 1.16 g
- Melt value: $1.35794171 (Last update : April 17, 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
- Specimen
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA . CANADA
- Reverse: 5 CENTS 1870
- 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 1870 - Flat (wide) Border - 1/1
- Mintage:
- Circulation: Included above.
- Alloy and composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver)
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 1.16 g
- Melt value: $1.35794171 (Last update : April 17, 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: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA . CANADA
- Reverse: 5 CENTS 1870
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a laurel wreath in her hair.
- Reverse: Couronne au haut avec 21 feuilles sur 2 rameaux attachés avec un ruban.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 1870 - Raised (narrow) Border
The border of the coin is narrow.
- Mintage:
- Circulation: Included above.
- Alloy and composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver)
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 1.16 g
- Melt value: $1.35794171 (Last update : April 17, 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
- Specimen
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA . CANADA
- Reverse: 5 CENTS 1870
- 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 1870 - Raised (narrow) Border - 7/7
- Mintage:
- Circulation: Included above.
- Alloy and composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver)
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 1.16 g
- Melt value: $1.35794171 (Last update : April 17, 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: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA . CANADA
- Reverse: 5 CENTS 1870
- 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
Errors and varieties from the community
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| Miscellaneous / Unclassified | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #4403 | 5 cents 1870 - Double 5 cents | - |
| #1957 | 5 cents 1870 - Double 7 | - |
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 - $717 - ICCS (MS-60) Raised (narrow) Border - 7/7 - Rep. East
- July 20, 2023 - Cornwell - $1,016 - ICCS (MS-63) Flat (wide) Border - Very Narrow Date
- July 20, 2023 - Cornwell - $1,434 - ICCS (MS-64) Flat (wide) Border - Heavy Cameo
- July 20, 2023 - Cornwell - $2,808 - ICCS (MS-65) Flat (wide) Border
- December 16, 2021 - Cook - $1,306 - PCGS (MS-64) Flat (wide) Border
- August 15, 2019 - Cook - $1,318 - PCGS (MS-64) Flat (wide) Border
- August 15, 2019 - Cook - $5,750 - PCGS (SP-65) Raised (narrow) Border - Reeded Edge
- August 15, 2019 - Cook - $8,385 - PCGS (MS-67) Raised (narrow) Border
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