1870 Wide Rim Specimen Queen Victoria 5 Cents
The 1870 Wide Rim Specimen Queen Victoria 5 Cents is a specimen strike from Canada, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint. This is the first year of issue for the Queen Victoria 5 Cents series. composed of silver (.925) (.925 silver .075 copper) (1.167 g).
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The 1870 Wide Rim Specimen Queen Victoria 5 Cents coin, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint, engraved by Leonard Charles Wyon, and made of silver (.925) (.925 silver .075 copper). Weighing 1.167 grams, with a diameter of 15.494 mm, and a thickness of 0.7 mm, and featuring a reeded edge.
The obverse is head of the very young queen victoria wearing a laurel wreath, facing left. It reads "VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA. CANADA". The reverse is the face value surrounded by two maple boughs and the crown of queen victoria. It reads "5 CENTS 1858".
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Specifications
- Type
- Standard circulation coin
- Composition
- Silver (.925) (.925 silver .075 copper)
- Weight
- 1.167 g
- Diameter
- 15.494 mm
- Thickness
- 0.7 mm
- Edge
- Reeded
- Designer
- Leonard Charles Wyon
- Currency
- Canadian dollar (1858-date)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the 1870 Wide Rim Specimen Queen Victoria 5 Cents made of?
- The 1870 Wide Rim Specimen Queen Victoria 5 Cents is made of silver (.925) (.925 silver .075 copper), weighs 1.167 grams, and measures 15.494 mm in diameter.
- Where was the 1870 Wide Rim Specimen Queen Victoria 5 Cents minted?
- The 1870 Wide Rim Specimen Queen Victoria 5 Cents was struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint.