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5 Cents - Victoria
| Silver (.925) (.925 silver, .075 copper) | 1.18 g | 15.49 mm |
| Issuer | Newfoundland (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1855-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1865-1896 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 NFD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1865-1949) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (.925 silver, .075 copper) |
| Weight | 1.18 g |
| Diameter | 15.49 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#16036 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 27% |
Reverse
Face value and year of issue in the centre, surrounded by a decorative circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
CENTS
1881
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Cents - Victoria 1865-1896 coin from Newfoundland is that it was the first coin to feature the image of Queen Victoria, who was the reigning monarch at the time. This coin was also the first to be minted in the province of Newfoundland, which was still a British colony at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1865 | 80000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 H | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 | 44260 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 H | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1880 | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1881 | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1882 H | 60000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1885 | 16000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1888 | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1890 | 160000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1894 | 160000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1896 | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents - Victoria 1865-1896 coin.
