1 Cent - Victoria 1861-1864 front 1 Cent - Victoria 1861-1864 back
1 Cent - Victoria 1861-1864 photo
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1 Cent - Victoria

 
Bronze 5.67 g 25.53 mm
Description
Issuer
Nova Scotia (Canadian provinces)
Queen
Victoria (1855-1901)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1861-1864
Value
1 Cent (0.01)
Currency
Dollar (1860-1871)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
5.67 g
Diameter
25.53 mm
Thickness
1.41 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#1064
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

An imperial crown with mayflowers. There are variations, read the comments.
Look for small or large bud to right of SCOTIA

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ONE CENT
1861
NOVA SCOTIA

Engraver: Horace Morehen

Edge

Plain

Comment

► For the year 1862:

 - Notice that it was said that 800 000 coins were minted with this year. Could have been minted with 1861 coins, hence, shared quantity.

 

Example of large vs small rosebud: