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Need some help determining which variety this 1896 Canadian 5 Cent is. There are two varieties: "Far 6" and "Near 6". So, I ask my Canadian friends, which variety does this coin picture below represent? Note: Guessing is not allowed...  Thanks ! |
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Where did you get the information that there is a Large and Small 6 1896 5 cent variety.
As far as I know there was no variety in 1896.
I know of the 1886 variety.
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Jimmy, I posted a picture of this coin on an AI app... I'm looking to dump (sell) this coin and was looking for some info on it.. This is what AI gave me: 
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Could this be what they are talking about, the coin on the left, the 6 seems closer to the 9?  |
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There are two varieties: "Far 6" and "Near 6". Where did you find this tidbit of misinformation? AFAIK the 6, which was an inverted 9 or vice versa, was hand punched into each die, there are at least 4 discernible varieties, high 6, low6, slanted 6, and doubled6.None carry a premium and none are attributed by any reputable grading company. Yours is one of the high sixes. "Dipping" is not considered cleaning...
-from PCGS website
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AI is going to ruin our pastime with incorrect data that probably can never be changed back to reality or actual documentation..
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Could this be what they are talking about,... No it's not. It's AI and at present when it comes to coins they don't know what they are talking about. For now use a reputable reference. Your AI info isn't even in the ballpark for the number minted. "Dipping" is not considered cleaning...
-from PCGS website
Edited by DBM
11/26/2025 7:47 pm
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CoinForMe, the Coins and Canada site lists 1896 "near 96" and "far 96" varieties under 5 cents 1896 - Average auctions prices and values. Based on measuring the spaces in your pictures, my guess is that your left picture is a "near 96" and your right photo is a "far 96", in relation of those two digits to the 1 and 8 in the date. Hope that helps!
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Check that...left picture is "far 96" and right picture is "near 96" Sorry!!  |
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Bucsfan, can you post a link to where on the "Coins and Canada site you see the Far and Near info about this coin?
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5 cents 1896 - Average auctions prices and values
Average auction prices for sold 5 cents 1896 coins certified by major third party grading companies.
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coinsandcanada.com lists a large 96---
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Link is above your last reply
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When you use that site and go to specific information about a coin, this shows up as a link below the varieties listed
View the average prices of certified 5 cents 1896 sold at auctions »
Clicking that link takes you to average prices in auctions of 3rd party graded coins for last year and this...
That's where I saw the far 96 and near 96...I believe they were both MS-64 coins..
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Posted 11/26/2025 3:45 pm
