1 cent 1891
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1 cent 1891 value
Depending on its condition, its scarcity, supply and demand and errors and varieties, the value of a 1 cent 1891 varies. Below, the details of the value of the coin according to its grade.
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1 cent 1891 values of circulating coins1
| Year | Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | LL - LD - Obverse # 2 | $ 4.60 | $ 9.00 | $ 12 | $ 17 | $ 26 | $ 53 | $ 100 |
| 1891 | LL - LD - Obverse # 3 | $ 4.40 | $ 9.00 | $ 13 | $ 20 | $ 30 | $ 55 | $ 100 |
| 1891 | LL - SD - Obverse # 2 | $ 54 | $ 110 | $ 130 | $ 150 | $ 200 | $ 390 | $ 630 |
| 1891 | LL - SD - Obverse # 3 | $ 59 | $ 110 | $ 140 | $ 170 | $ 230 | $ 380 | $ 630 |
| 1891 | SL - SD - Obverse # 2 | $ 26 | $ 55 | $ 100 | $ 140 | $ 220 | $ 400 | $ 590 |
| 1891 | SL - SD - Obverse # 3 | $ 24 | $ 40 | $ 68 | $ 93 | $ 130 | $ 210 | $ 310 |
1 cent 1891 values of uncirculated coins2
| Year | Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | LL - LD - Obverse # 2 | $ 220 | $ 240 | $ 770 | $ 860 | $ 3 600 | - | - |
| 1891 | LL - LD - Obverse # 3 | $ 230 | $ 300 | $ 670 | $ 940 | $ 2 800 | - | - |
| 1891 | LL - SD - Obverse # 2 | $ 1 400 | $ 1 800 | $ 6 500 | $ 13 600 | - | - | - |
| 1891 | LL - SD - Obverse # 3 | $ 1 400 | $ 1 800 | $ 6 000 | - | - | - | - |
| 1891 | SL - SD - Obverse # 2 | $ 1 300 | $ 1 500 | $ 4 000 | - | - | - | - |
| 1891 | SL - SD - Obverse # 3 | $ 580 | $ 650 | $ 1 700 | $ 3 100 | $ 8 100 | - | - |
Description(s)
LL - LD - Obverse # 2
Zoell #K6c - Major coin varieties - Fourth Edition #1 - 1966
LL - LD - Obverse # 3
N/A.
LL - SD - Obverse # 2
Zoell #K6c - Major coin varieties - Fourth Edition #1 - 1966
LL - SD - Obverse # 3
N/A.
SL - SD - Obverse # 2
Zoell #K6c - Major coin varieties - Fourth Edition #1 - 1966
SL - SD - Obverse # 3
N/A.
More errors and varieties
| # | Picutre | Zoell |
|---|---|---|
| 1302 | 1 cent 1891 - Die crack on the R of Regina | - |
| 1303 | 1 cent 1891 - Double D's | - |
| 1589 | 1 cent 1891 - Die chip above C of Cents | - |
Mintage
- 1 cent 1891 - LL - LD - Obverse # 2 : 800 000
- 1 cent 1891 - LL - LD - Obverse # 3 : Included
- 1 cent 1891 - LL - SD - Obverse # 2 : Included
- 1 cent 1891 - LL - SD - Obverse # 3 : Included
- 1 cent 1891 - SL - SD - Obverse # 2 : Included
- 1 cent 1891 - SL - SD - Obverse # 3 : Included
Characteristics - 1 cent 1891 - LL - LD - Obverse # 2
- Alloy : 95% copper, 4% tin and 1% zinc
- Weight : 5.67 grams
- Diameter : 25.4 mm
- Engraver : Leonard C. Wyon and G. W. DeSaulles
- Designer : Leonard C. Wyon and G. W. DeSaulles (SL - Small leaves)
- Edge : Smooth
- Magnetism: Nonmagnetic
- Die axis : ↑↑
Characteristics - 1 cent 1891 - SL - SD - Obverse # 3
- Alloy : 95% copper, 4% tin and 1% zinc
- Weight : 4.54 grams
- Diameter : 25.4 mm
- Engraver : Leonard C. Wyon
- Designer : Leonard C. Wyon
- Edge : Smooth
- Magnetism: Nonmagnetic
- Die axis : ↑↑
Notes
- The value of a 1 cent 1891 circulating coin generally concerns coins with a certain wear due to the circulation. These coins rarely retain their original luster.
- The value of a 1 cent 1891 uncirculated coin generally concerns coins with little wear almost not visible with the eye. These coins generally retain their original luster.
- The value of a 1 cent 1891 PL coin concerns coins from uncirculated sets. They are made with a better quality than coins destined to the circulation. PL means Proof Like.
- The value of a 1 cent 1891 SP coin concerns coins made with a different and more refined process. These coins are polished to give them a cameo-like effect. In addition, SP coins are usually struck twice.
- The values displayed on this page are in Canadian dollars.
Last update : February 15, 2013
