0.925 pure
0.1823 oz
1,500,000 minted
1 cent 1897
1897
A 1897 Canadian 1 cent struck in 95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc. Reverse designed by Leonard Charles Wyon. Reverse: Maple leaf vine wreath encircling ONE CENT and date. Mintage: 1,500,000. Known varieties: 1 documented.
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
Scarce
Est. Value
$10.80
Status
Available
Collector Value by Grade
| 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 | $11 | $17 | $33 | $68 | $116 | $225 | $420 | $1,340 | $2,870 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "ONE CENT 1897". 25.4 mm diameter. Plain (smooth) edge. Non-magnetic. 95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc.