Description: Offered is a Canada 1888 One Cent Large Copper Coin featuring Queen Victoria on the obverse and the traditional Maple Leaf reverse. Graded Fine (F), this coin shows moderate wear consistent with circulation, yet retains clear major details in the Queen’s portrait, crown, and lettering. The reverse displays visible maple leaves and strong legends, with a warm, even copper tone.
Struck in solid copper, the 1888 issue is part of the late Victorian large cent series, a classic example of 19th-century Canadian coinage known for its durability and historic design.
Specifications:
Year: 1888
Denomination: 1 Cent (Large Cent)
Composition: 95.5% Copper, 3% Tin, 1.5% Zinc
Weight: 5.67 g
Diameter: 25.4 mm
Obverse: Queen Victoria
Reverse: Maple Leaf design
Grade: Fine (F)
Mintage: 3,000,000
You will receive a coin similar to the condition shown.
