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1 cent 1887
1887
The 1 cent 1887 is a 1887 copper coin from the Royal Canadian Mint, weighing 0.1823 troy ounces (5.67 g) at 0.925 purity. It is part of the Victorian Era (1867-1901) series. It was produced with a mintage of 1,500,000.
Metal
Copper (0.925 pure)
Weight
0.1823 oz (5.67 g)
Mintage
1,500,000
Diameter
25.4 mm
Edge
Plain (smooth)
Finish
Circulation
Series
Victorian Era (1867-1901)
Obverse
Leonard Charles Wyon
Reverse
Leonard Charles Wyon
Rarity
Rare
Est. Value
$11.50
Status
Available
Collector Value by Grade
1887
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2 | $4 | $6 | $8 | $12 | $22 | $41 | $89 | $131 | $239 | $471 | $1,570 | $3,730 |
1887 - 7/7 #1
| MS-64 | MS-65 |
|---|---|
| $878 | $1,890 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "ONE CENT 1887". 25.4 mm diameter. Plain (smooth) edge. Non-magnetic. 95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc.