1 Cent - Victoria
| Bronze (Cu 95%, Sn 4%, Zn 1%) | 4.54 g | 25.4 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1867-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1858-1859 |
| Value | 1 Cent 0.01 CAD = USD 0.0074 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Bronze (Cu 95%, Sn 4%, Zn 1%) |
| Weight | 4.54 g |
| Diameter | 25.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#7984 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Face value and date in a wreath made of a vine branch and 16 maple leaves.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE
CENT
1858
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
Edge
Plain
Comment
These coins were used as a measurement standard : One coin diameter was 1 inch. 100 coins weighed one avoirdupois pound (US pound). Several minor variations exist, sometimes not listed in the catalogs.
Due to the high mintage and heavy weight, the coins were unpopular and many remained unused due to low demand. As a result of re-punching and overdates, up to 12 different varieties exist. Many of these varieties are difficult to identify and only some are widely collected and recognised.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Cent - Victoria 1858-1859 coin from Canada is that it was the first coin to feature the young Queen Victoria, who was only 19 years old at the time of her accession to the throne. This coin was also the first to bear the image of a reigning monarch, setting a precedent for future Canadian coinage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1858 | 421000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cent - Victoria 1858-1859 coin.
