Lot 260
1912 Canadian Five Dollars Gold Coin
Sold December 12, 2025
- Price realized
- $825
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $1,000-1,300
Origin: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Denomination: 5 Dollars
Year: 1912
Mint: Ottawa Mint
Grade/Condition: F or VF
Metal: 90% gold and 10% copper
Weight (+/- 0.2g): 8.4 grams
Additional Description: Struck in 1912, this Canadian Five Dollars gold coin reflects the refined craftsmanship and imperial symbolism characteristic of early twentieth-century Canadian coinage. The obverse bears the Latin inscription Georgivs V DEI Gra: Rex ET Ind: Imp:, surrounding a portrait of King George V, conveying both regal authority and Canada’s ties to the British Empire. The reverse features the Canadian coat of arms, intricately detailed and framed by the denomination and the year, a design that underscores national identity and pride. Believed to be of F to FV (Fine to Fine Very) grade, the coin exhibits moderate circulation wear while retaining the key elements of its imagery.
Lot details
- Lot
- 260
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 12, 2025
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