0.1823 oz
11,899,254 minted
1 cent 1917
1917
A 1917 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: 11,899,254. Known varieties: 5 documented.
Metal
Copper
Weight
0.1823 oz (5.67 g)
Mintage
11,899,254
Denomination
1 cent
Diameter
25.4 mm
Edge
Plain (smooth)
Finish
Circulation
Series
George V Era (1911-1936)
Obverse
Sir E. Bertram Mackennal
Reverse
Leonard Charles Wyon
Rarity
Scarce
Est. Value
$2.60
Status
Available
Collector Value by Grade
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.50 | $0.75 | $1 | $2 | $3 | $6 | $8 | $19 | $29 | $62 | $112 | $452 | $1,000 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "ONE CENT CANADA ‐ 1917". 25.4 mm diameter. Plain (smooth) edge. Non-magnetic. 95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc.
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