Description: Presented is a Canada 1896 One Cent Large Copper Coin featuring Queen Victoria on the obverse and the elegant Maple Leaf reverse. This coin is graded Very Fine (VF), showing well-defined detail in the Queen’s portrait, crown, and hair, with light to moderate, even wear. The reverse retains clear maple leaves and bold legends, complemented by an attractive natural copper tone that highlights its vintage character.
Struck in solid copper, the 1896 issue is among the final Victorian large cents, representing the artistry and quality 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.
