5 cents 1875
The date on the image can be different from the year selected.
In 1875, there is two different sizes of the date. That's why we have two varities : Large date and Small Date. The shape of the 5 is also different in each variety.
5 cents 1875 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 1875 is $1.29 CAD.
- Circulated
- Mint state
- Not for circulation
| Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 - Small Date - H | $88.40 | $116 | $226 | $334 | $583 | $904 | $1,510 |
| 1875 - Small Date - 5/5 - H | $96.50 | $147 | $294 | $368 | $735 | $1,180 | $1,960 |
| 1875 - Large Date - H | $167 | $205 | $386 | $609 | $1,110 | $2,220 | $4,410 |
Circulated: 5 cents 1875 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 - Small Date - H | $3,260 | $5,400 | $9,100 | $15,700 | - | - | - |
| 1875 - Small Date - 5/5 - H | - | - | $9,100 | - | - | - | - |
| 1875 - Large Date - H | $8,300 | $11,500 | $21,600 | - | - | - | - |
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 1875 - Small Date - 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: $1.29189572 (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
- Specimen
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA . CANADA
- Reverse: 5 CENTS 1875
- 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 1875 - Small Date - 5/5 - H
The 5 of the small date is doubled.
- 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: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA . CANADA
- Reverse: 5 CENTS 1875
- 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 1875 - Large Date - 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
- Specimen
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA . CANADA
- Reverse: 5 CENTS 1875
- 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
Auctions prices and values
Renowned collections
Recent sales of coins from famous collections and identified on third party holders are listed below.
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $350 - PCGS (EF-40) Small Date - 5/5 - H - EF Detail - Cleaned
- August 15, 2019 - Cook - $1,437 - PCGS (MS-60) Small Date - H - UNC Detail - Cleaned
- August 15, 2019 - Cook - $7,986 - PCGS (MS-62) Large Date - H
- August 15, 2019 - Cook - $19,166 - PCGS (SP-65) Large Date - H
- August 15, 2019 - Cook - $14,375 - PCGS (SP-65) Small Date - H
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Last update : Monday, April 15, 2024
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