The 1894 Fine 4 Victoria Cent is a notable die variety from Canada, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint. Only 1,000,000 examples were struck — the lowest mintage in the entire Victoria Cent series, making this the key date. Current catalog values range from $14 in lower grades to $320 in top condition; composed of bronze (cu 95%, sn 4%, zn 1%) (5.67 g).

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The 1894 Fine 4 Victoria Cent coin, has a total mintage of 1,000,000, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint, and engraved by Leonard Charles Wyon. Made of bronze (cu 95%, sn 4%, zn 1%), weighing 5.67 grams, with a diameter of 25.4 mm, and a thickness of 1.5 mm, and featuring a plain edge.
The obverse is head of queen victoria wearing a tiara, facing left. It reads "VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA. CANADA". The reverse is the face value is encircled with maple leaves wrapped around a vine. It reads "ONE CENT 1891".
| Grade | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| 8 | $14.00 |
| 12 | $17.00 |
| 20 | $23.00 |
| 40 | $40.00 |
| 60 | $130.00 |
| 63 | $320.00 |
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