Description: Offered is a Canada 1896 One Cent Large Copper Coin featuring Queen Victoria on the obverse and the traditional Maple Leaf reverse. This example is the desirable Far “6” variety, where the “6” in the date is spaced farther from the “9” — a distinctive and collectible die variation recognized by Canadian variety specialists. Graded Very Fine (VF), the coin shows strong detail in the Queen’s portrait, crown, and lettering, with moderate, even wear and a pleasing natural copper tone.
Struck in solid copper, the 1896 issue is one of the final Victorian large cents, representing the craftsmanship and history of Canada’s 19th-century coinage.
Specifications:
Year: 1896
Denomination: 1 Cent (Large Cent)
Variety: Far “6”
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: Very Fine (VF)
Mintage: 2,500,000 (across all 1896 varieties)
You will receive a coin similar to the condition shown.
