1965 5 cents Castor - BU (MS-62)

1965 5 Cents (Nickel) - Beaver Pattern

BU (MS-62) AVERAGE

Description of the room

This 1965 Canadian 5-cent coin is graded MS-62 (Mint State 62) , which represents a Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) grade of average to low quality. It is important to note that an MS-62 coin has never been in circulation but has been significantly affected by the handling and conditioning of the time, which was often less careful with circulation coins.

• Condition (Grade): MS-62 (Mint State 62).

• Condition: BU (Brilliant Uncirculated) , guaranteed free from traffic wear.

The 1965 5 cent coin is made of pure nickel (99.9%). The reverse design is the classic Beaver , designed by GE Kruger-Gray.

Detailed MS-62 Quality

• Luster: The striking luster is present but often irregular or incomplete.

• Impact: The impact may be weak or average . Fine details may lack sharpness or full definition.

• Imperfections: An MS-62 coin is considered to be at the bottom of the Choice (or Average ) category. It has a significant and very visible number of contact marks or light scratches on the fields and design, which compromises its visual appeal.

• Visual Appeal: The appearance is decent for an uncirculated piece, but clearly compromised by flaws.

The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (young version).

Main Features

• Face value: 5 cents

• Year: 1965

• Issuer: Canada (Royal Canadian Mint)

• Pattern (Reverse): Castor (Beaver) .

• Composition: Pure nickel.

• Designation: AVERAGE (Average).

Grade evaluation details

• Grade: MS-62

• Description of the grade:

  • MS (Mint State): Uncirculated Coin.

  • 62 (on the Sheldon scale): Good to Poor Quality. Medium luster with many distracting contact marks.

  • BU (Brilliant Uncirculated): Retains the original brilliance of the coin.