1891 Obverse 5 Queen Victoria 5 Cents Value
The 1891 Obverse 5 Queen Victoria 5 Cents is a notable die variety from Canada, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage of 1,800,000 is on the higher end for the Queen Victoria 5 Cents series — readily available in most grades. Current catalog values range from $6 in lower grades to $600 in top condition — toward the affordable end of the series; composed of silver (.925) (.925 silver .075 copper) (1.167 g).
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The 1891 Obverse 5 Queen Victoria 5 Cents coin, has a total mintage of 1,800,000, 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 | $18.00 |
| 40 | $40.00 |
| 60 | $170.00 |
| 63 | $600.00 |
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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 1891 Obverse 5 Queen Victoria 5 Cents?
- The 1891 Obverse 5 Queen Victoria 5 Cents has a total mintage of 1,800,000.
- What is the 1891 Obverse 5 Queen Victoria 5 Cents made of?
- The 1891 Obverse 5 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 1891 Obverse 5 Queen Victoria 5 Cents minted?
- The 1891 Obverse 5 Queen Victoria 5 Cents was struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint.
- How much is a 1891 Obverse 5 Queen Victoria 5 Cents worth?
- A 1891 Obverse 5 Queen Victoria 5 Cents is valued between $6 and $600, depending on grade and condition.