1 cent 1953
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1 cent 1953 value
The minimum value of a 1 cent 1953 is 0.03 $, due to the value of the metal that composes it.
Depending on its condition, its scarcity, supply and demand and errors and varieties, the value of a 1 cent 1953 varies. Below, the details of the value of the coin according to its grade.
To help you to know the meaning of grades such as G4, VG8, F12, VF20, EF40, AU50, MS60, etc., you can jump to the grading section.
1 cent 1953 values of circulating coins1
| Year | Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | NSF | - | - | - | $ 0.03 | $ 0.03 | $ 0.20 | $ 0.32 |
| 1953 | SF | - | - | - | $ 1.00 | $ 1.50 | $ 3.00 | $ 5.80 |
| 1953 | NSF - Double 953 | - | - | - | $ 0.25 | $ 0.40 | $ 0.75 | $ 1.50 |
| 1953 | NSF - Hanging 3 | - | - | - | $ 0.25 | $ 0.40 | $ 0.75 | $ 1.50 |
| 1953 | NSF - Double hanging 3 | - | - | - | $ 0.30 | $ 0.50 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.80 |
| 1953 | NSF - Double 1953 | - | - | - | $ 0.30 | $ 0.50 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.80 |
1 cent 1953 values of uncirculated coins2
| Year | Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | NSF | $ 2.70 | $ 4.80 | $ 7.00 | $ 11 | $ 45 | $ 300 | - |
| 1953 | SF | $ 19 | $ 25 | $ 83 | $ 140 | $ 970 | - | - |
| 1953 | NSF - Double 953 | $ 5.30 | $ 13 | $ 22 | $ 60 | $ 100 | - | - |
| 1953 | NSF - Hanging 3 | $ 5.30 | $ 14 | $ 22 | $ 61 | $ 100 | - | - |
| 1953 | NSF - Double hanging 3 | $ 6.30 | $ 15 | $ 26 | $ 72 | $ 120 | - | - |
| 1953 | NSF - Double 1953 | $ 6.30 | $ 15 | $ 26 | $ 75 | $ 120 | - | - |
1 cent 1953 PL3
| Year | Variety | PL-60 | PL-62 | PL-63 | PL-64 | PL-65 | PL-66 | PL-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | NSF | - | - | - | - | $ 750 | - | - |
| 1953 | SF | - | - | - | $ 330 | $ 540 | $ 920 | - |
| 1953 | NSF - Double 953 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 | NSF - Hanging 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 | NSF - Double hanging 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 | NSF - Double 1953 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
1 cent 1953 SP4
| Year | Variety | SP-60 | SP-62 | SP-63 | SP-64 | SP-65 | SP-66 | SP-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | NSF | - | - | $ 130 | $ 340 | $ 490 | - | - |
| 1953 | SF | - | - | $ 130 | $ 1 100 | $ 1 900 | - | - |
| 1953 | NSF - Double 953 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 | NSF - Hanging 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 | NSF - Double hanging 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 | NSF - Double 1953 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Description(s)
NSF
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NSF : No shoulder fold
Zoell #84a - Canadian Coin - Variety Catalog - Edition 1960-61
SF
See below.
Zoell #84n - Canadian Coin - Variety Catalog - Edition 1960-61
NSF - Double 953
Double 953
Zoell #R77c - Major coin varieties - Third Edition #1 - 1965
NSF - Hanging 3
Hanging 3 
Zoell #C77r - Minor coin varieties - Fourth Edition #2 - 1968
NSF - Double hanging 3
Double Hanging 3 
Zoell #C77o - Minor coin varieties - Third Edition #2 - 1965
NSF - Double 1953
The date is fully doubled (1953).
More errors and varieties
Mintage
- 1 cent 1953 - NSF : 67 806 016
- 1 cent 1953 - SF : Included
- 1 cent 1953 - NSF - Double 953 : Included
- 1 cent 1953 - NSF - Hanging 3 : Included
- 1 cent 1953 - NSF - Double hanging 3 : Included
- 1 cent 1953 - NSF - Double 1953 : Included
Characteristics - 1 cent 1953 - NSF
- Alloy : 98% copper, 0.5% tin and 1.5% zinc
- Weight : 3.24 grams
- Diameter : 19.05 mm
- Engraver : Obverse: T.H.Paget, Reverse: G.E. Kruger-Gray
- Designer : Obverse: T.H.Paget, Reverse: G.E. Kruger-Gray
- Edge : Smooth
- Magnetism: Nonmagnetic
- Die axis : ↑↑
Notes
- The value of a 1 cent 1953 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 1953 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 1953 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 1953 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 21, 2013
