1 cent 1886
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In 1885, no 1-cent coin was produced in the Province of Canada.
1 cent 1886 prices and values
The value of a Canadian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.
- Circulated
- Mint state
| Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 - Obverse # 1 | $6.30 | $9.80 | $14.70 | $22.50 | $32.00 | $70.90 | $130 |
| 1886 - Obverse # 1 - Double 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1886 - Obverse # 2 | $2.00 | $5.90 | $7.80 | $10.70 | $16.90 | $32.40 | $63.10 |
| 1886 - Obverse # 2 - Double 6 | - | - | - | - | - | $139 | - |
Circulated: 1 cent 1886 coins are business strike coins showing signs of circulation and/or wear.
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| Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 - Obverse # 1 | $284 | $472 | $1,150 | $2,600 | $9,400 | - | - |
| 1886 - Obverse # 1 - Double 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1886 - Obverse # 2 | $135 | $219 | $479 | $1,030 | $5,100 | $11,600 | - |
| 1886 - Obverse # 2 - Double 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Mint state defines business strike coins that barely or never has been in circulation.
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Varieties and features
1 cent 1886 - Obverse # 1
Obverse #1: Round chin.
- Alloy and composition: 95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 5.67 g
- Diameter: 25.4 mm
- Edge: Plain (smooth)
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA • CANADA
- Reverse: ONE CENT 1886
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a diadem in her hair with beaded circle.
- Reverse: Serpentine motif of 16 maple leaves with beaded circle.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
- Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
1 cent 1886 - Obverse # 1 - Double 6
- Alloy and composition: 95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 5.67 g
- Diameter: 25.4 mm
- Edge: Plain (smooth)
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA • CANADA
- Reverse: ONE CENT 1886
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a diadem in her hair with beaded circle.
- Reverse: Serpentine motif of 16 maple leaves with beaded circle.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
- Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
1 cent 1886 - Obverse # 2
Obverse # 2: Double chin.
Zoell #K6c - Major coin varieties - Fourth Edition #1 - 1966
- Alloy and composition: 95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 5.67 g
- Diameter: 25.4 mm
- Edge: Plain (smooth)
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA • CANADA
- Reverse: ONE CENT 1886
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a diadem in her hair with beaded circle.
- Reverse: Serpentine motif of 16 maple leaves with beaded circle.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
- Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
1 cent 1886 - Obverse # 2 - Double 6
Repunched 6 in date.
- Alloy and composition: 95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 5.67 g
- Diameter: 25.4 mm
- Edge: Plain (smooth)
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA • CANADA
- Reverse: ONE CENT 1886
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a diadem in her hair with beaded circle.
- Reverse: Serpentine motif of 16 maple leaves with beaded circle.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
- Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
Errors and varieties from the community
Most of the following pictures come from the generous contribution of the community. Titles attributed to them doesn't always reflect the exact error or variety on them. Feel free to let us know in the discussion board if you see one picture that need to be fixed.
| Die errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #3146 | 1 cent 1886 - Die crack before the first I of Victoria | Line |
| #3813 | 1 cent 1886 - Repunched 6CH # Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins 65th Edition - Page 317 | scott g |
| Miscellaneous / Unclassified | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #2035 | 1 cent 1886 - Ghosting | Jcc1966 |
Auctions prices and values
Renowned collections
Recent sales of coins from famous collections and identified on third party holders are listed below.
- November 19, 2022 - Belzberg - $480 - CCCS (MS-64) Obverse # 2 - Red and Brown
- September 9, 2022 - Landon - $2,024 - ICCS (MS-64) Obverse # 2 - Red
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $68 - PCGS (AU-50) Obverse # 1 - AU Details - Cleaned
- August 25, 2019 - Belzberg Cook - $86 - PCGS (MS-60) Obverse # 2 - UNC Details - Cleaned
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