5 Cents - Victoria 1862-1864 front 5 Cents - Victoria 1862-1864 back
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5 Cents - Victoria

 
Silver (.925) (.925 silver, .075 copper) 1.162 g 15.49 mm
Description
Issuer
New Brunswick (Canadian provinces)
Queen
Victoria (1855-1901)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1862-1864
Value
5 Cents (0.05)
Currency
Dollar (1860-1867)
Composition
Silver (.925) (.925 silver, .075 copper)
Weight
1.162 g
Diameter
15.49 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#20017
Rarity index
74%

Reverse

Crown at top and wreath around the edges.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
CENTS
1864

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Cents - Victoria 1862-1864 coin from New Brunswick is that it was minted during a time when the Canadian provinces were still under British rule, and the coin features an image of Queen Victoria on one side and a crowned shield with the letters "N.B." (for New Brunswick) on the other. This coin was also made of silver, which was a common material for coins at that time, and it has a unique weight of 1.162 grams.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1862  100000 - - - - - -
1864  100000 - - - - - -

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