1871 Canada 5-cents F-VF (F15) $

1871 Canada 5-cents F-VF (F-15)

Victoria Portrait Obverse 2:
Strand of Hair Detail: The starting point of the first strand is just above the temple, quickly forming a thick slanted curve to the braid.
Eye Detail: The upper eyelid is thin, but with greater definition. The lower lid is weak. Both lids meet at the corner of the eye.
Lips and Chin Detail: The upper lip is thin with an outward curve. The chin is smooth and rounded into the neck.

Specifications:
Monarch: Victoria
Designer & Engraver: Leonard C. Wyon
Composition: 0.925 silver, 0.075 copper
Weight: 1.16 g
Diameter: 15.5 mm
Edge: Reeded
Die Axis: ↑ ↓
Mintage: 1,400,000