Description: Offered is a Canada 1896 One Cent Large Copper Coin featuring Queen Victoria on the obverse and the classic Maple Leaf reverse. Graded Very Fine (VF), this coin exhibits strong definition in the Queen’s portrait, crown, and hair, with moderate, even wear across both sides. The reverse displays well-detailed maple leaves and bold lettering, complemented by a warm, natural copper patina.
Struck in solid copper, the 1896 issue is one of the final Victorian large cents, representing the elegance and craftsmanship of Canada’s 19th-century coinage.
Specifications:
Year: 1896
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: Very Fine (VF)
Mintage: 2,500,000 (combined Far and Near “6” varieties)
You will receive a coin similar to the condition shown.
