5 Cents - George V (with DEI GRATIA) 1912-1919 front 5 Cents - George V (with DEI GRATIA) 1912-1919 back
5 Cents - George V (with DEI GRATIA) 1912-1919 photo
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5 Cents - George V with DEI GRATIA

 
Silver (.925) (.925 silver .075 copper) 1.167 g 15.494 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
King
George V (1910-1936)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1912-1919
Value
5 Cents 0.05 CAD = USD 0.037
Currency
Dollar (1858-date)
Composition
Silver (.925) (.925 silver .075 copper)
Weight
1.167 g
Diameter
15.494 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#416
Rarity index
7%

Reverse

The face value accompanied with the inscription "CANADA" surrounded with two maple boughs and a crown above

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
CENTS
CANADA
1915

Engraver: W.H.J. Blakemore

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1912-1919 Canadian Silver 5 Cents coin with DEI GRATIA is that it was minted during a time when the Canadian government was transitioning from a silver-based currency to a nickel-based currency. This coin was one of the last silver coins minted before the switch, making it a unique piece of Canadian numismatic history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1912  5863170 - - - - - -
1913  5588048 - - - - - -
1914  4202179 - - - - - -
1915  1172258 - - - - - -
1916  2481675 - - - - - -
1917  5521373 - - - - - -
1918  6052298 - - - - - -
1919  7835400 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents - George V (with DEI GRATIA) 1912-1919 coin.