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Canadian coins obverses comparison
The multiple obverses on Canadian coins might be hard to identify or remember especially for new collectors. This comparison tool will assist you through the major recognized obverses through key design elements.
1 cent - Victoria
Select two obverses below and click compare to search the main differences.
Obverses for other denominations and monarchs will be added soon.
Obverse 1 vs Obverse 1a
Chin - Obverse 1
Round chin
Chin - Obverse 1a
Round chin
Bust line - Obverse 1
Close to beads pointed tip
Bust line - Obverse 1a
Far from beads rounded tip
Lips - Obverse 1
Curved upper lip
Lips - Obverse 1a
Curved upper lip
C of Canada - Obverse 1
Open C
C of Canada - Obverse 1a
Open C
Existing Victoria 1 cent obverses for each year
- Obverse # 1: 1876, 1881, 1882 and 1884
- Obverse # 1a: 1881, 1882 and 1886
- Obverse # 2: 1882, 1884, 1886, 1887, 1888, 1891 and 1892
- Obverse # 3: 1890
- Obverse # 3a: 1891 and 1892
- Obverse # 4: 1892, 1893, 1894, 1895, 1896, 1897, 1898, 1899, 1900, 1901
