1885 5 cent ICCS VF 20

Original price was: $850.00.Current price is: $725.00.

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Description

Here are the key details on the 1885 Newfoundland 5 cents coin — very relevant to your website catalog of Newfoundland coins.

Specifications

Denomination: 5 cents, for the colony of Newfoundland. NGC Coin+3Wikipedia+3Coinsandcanada.com+3
Composition: 92.5 % silver, 7.5 % copper. Coinsandcanada.com+1
Weight: approx. 1.18 grams. Coinsandcanada.com+1
Diameter: approx. 15.49 mm. Coinsandcanada.com
Edge: Reeded. Numista+1
Obverse design: Laureate portrait of Queen Victoria facing left, with legend “VICTORIA D: G: REG: NEWFOUNDLAND”. Numista+1
Reverse design: In the center the denomination and date (“5 CENTS / 1885”), surrounded by a decorative circle and/or ornamentation. Coinsandcanada.com+1
Mintage: For 1885, mintage figure is 16,000. Coinsandcanada.com+1

Historical / Numismatic significance

This 1885 coin is considered a key date for Newfoundland’s 5 cent silver series because of the low mintage. Coinsandcanada.com+1
The coin forms part of the silver issues of Newfoundland under Queen Victoria (1865-1896). Wikipedia+1
Because of the small mintage and silver composition, it’s sought after by collectors of Newfoundland coinage and British colonial issues.

Market / Value (approximate)

According to one price guide: in circulated grades (e.g., G, F, VF) the values start around CAD $126 for very low grade and rise to CAD $693 for EF. In uncirculated (MS) grades the values go into the thousands. Coinsandcanada.com
Example: A nice AU-55 graded example might command USD $2,843 (per one listing) for 1885. eBay

For your website catalog — suggestions

Year: 1885
Denomination: 5 cents
Composition: 92.5 % Ag, 7.5 % Cu
Weight: 1.18 g
Diameter: 15.49 mm
Edge: Reeded
Mintage: 16,000
Obverse: Queen Victoria laureate bust, legend “VICTORIA D: G: REG: NEWFOUNDLAND”
Reverse: “5 CENTS” and “1885” in centre, decorative wreath/ornament surrounding
Design/Engraver: Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon (obverse & reverse) Numista+1
Remarks: Key date for the series; small mintage; silver coin; highly collectible.
Value guide: Provide a range for circulated vs uncirculated based on recent sales/price guides.