Reference image of 1 cent 1891
0.1823 oz
1,453,000 minted
Reference image courtesy of NumiCanada

1 cent 1891

1891

A 1891 Canadian 1 cent struck in 95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc. Reverse designed by Leonard Charles Wyon. Reverse: Maple leaf vine wreath encircling ONE CENT and date. Mintage: 1,453,000. Known varieties: 4 documented.

Metal Copper
Weight 0.1823 oz (5.67 g)
Mintage 1,453,000
Denomination 1 cent
Diameter 25.4 mm
Edge Plain (smooth)
Finish Circulation
Obverse Leonard Charles Wyon
Reverse Leonard Charles Wyon
Rarity Low Mintage
Est. Value $25
Status Available
Collector Value by Grade
1891 - LL - LD - Obverse # 2
AG-3G-4VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64MS-65MS-66
$5$8$11$15$25$44$79$147$246$540$858$3,180$7,500
1891 - LL - LD - Obverse # 3
AG-3G-4VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64MS-65
$4$10$11$16$25$68$94$176$274$503$2,980$3,060
1891 - LL - SD - Obverse # 2
AG-3G-4VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64
$40$78$86$123$172$269$564$1,090$1,860$4,560$9,700
1891 - LL - SD - Obverse # 3
AG-3G-4VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63
$41$78$93$127$171$277$523$1,010$1,860$4,510
1891 - SL - SD - Obverse # 2
AG-3G-4VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64
$30$74$81$107$155$257$324$737$1,370$3,580$6,800
1891 - SL - SD - Obverse # 3
AG-3G-4VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64MS-65
$20$49$69$81$117$174$265$407$668$1,380$2,550$7,600
1891 - SL - SD - Obverse # 3 - Double T
G-4VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-63
$59$113$140$145$283$490$574$1,380
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "ONE CENT 1891". 25.4 mm diameter. Plain (smooth) edge. Non-magnetic. 95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc.
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