1902H Large H Canada 5-cents Almost Uncirculated (AU50)

1902H Large H Canada 5-cents Almost Uncirculated (AU-50)

Large H Variety: The matrix for the 1902 coinage was fully dated with the mint mark added to individual dies. The dies were prepared in the Royal Mint and sent to the Mint Birmingham Ltd. for striking. Two different font sizes were used to produce the "H" mint mark on the dies at the Royal Mint.

Obverse: Crowned bust of Edward VII facing right, with the legend around.
Reverse: Crowned denomination and date within a wreath of two maple boughs. The mintmark is located below the ribbon.

Specifications:
Monarch: Edward VII
Designer & Engraver: George W. DeSaulles
Composition: 0.925 silver, 0.075 copper
Weight: 1.16 g
Diameter: 15.5 mm
Edge: Reeded
Die Axis: ↑↓
Mint: The Mint Birmingham, United Kingdom
Mintage: 2,200,000