1899 Queen Victoria 5 Cents Value
The 1899 Queen Victoria 5 Cents is a business-strike issue from Canada, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage of 3,000,000 is the largest in the Queen Victoria 5 Cents series, making this a common-date issue. Current catalog values range from $6 in lower grades to $400 in top condition, the lowest-valued variant in the series; composed of silver (.925) (.925 silver .075 copper) (1.167 g).
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The 1899 Queen Victoria 5 Cents coin, has a total mintage of 3,000,000, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint, and engraved by Leonard Charles Wyon. 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".
Price by Grade
Unlock all 6 grades| Grade | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| 8 | $6.00 |
| 12 | $9.00 |
| 20 | $15.00 |
| 40 | $23.00 |
| 60 | $150.00 |
| 63 | $400.00 |
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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 mintage of the 1899 Queen Victoria 5 Cents?
- The 1899 Queen Victoria 5 Cents has a total mintage of 3,000,000.
- What is the 1899 Queen Victoria 5 Cents made of?
- The 1899 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 1899 Queen Victoria 5 Cents minted?
- The 1899 Queen Victoria 5 Cents was struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint.
- How many people collect the 1899 Queen Victoria 5 Cents?
- 28 LuckyCoin collectors currently track the 1899 Queen Victoria 5 Cents in their collection.
- How much is a 1899 Queen Victoria 5 Cents worth?
- A 1899 Queen Victoria 5 Cents is valued between $6 and $400, depending on grade and condition.