1858 Victoria Cent Value
The 1858 Victoria Cent is a business-strike issue from Canada, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint. This is the first year of issue for the Victoria Cent series. Mintage was 1,540,000, in line with typical production for the series. Current catalog values range from $75 in lower grades to $1,900 in top condition, the highest-value variant in the series; composed of bronze (cu 95%, sn 4%, zn 1%) (5.67 g).
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The 1858 Victoria Cent coin, has a total mintage of 1,540,000, 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".
Price by Grade
Unlock all 6 grades| Grade | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| 8 | $75.00 |
| 12 | $100.00 |
| 20 | $130.00 |
| 40 | $210.00 |
| 60 | $500.00 |
| 63 | $1,900.00 |
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Specifications
- Type
- Standard circulation coin
- Composition
- Bronze (Cu 95%, Sn 4%, Zn 1%)
- Weight
- 5.67 g
- Diameter
- 25.4 mm
- Thickness
- 1.5 mm
- Edge
- Plain
- Designer
- Leonard Charles Wyon
- Currency
- Canadian dollar (1858-date)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the mintage of the 1858 Victoria Cent?
- The 1858 Victoria Cent has a total mintage of 1,540,000.
- What is the 1858 Victoria Cent made of?
- The 1858 Victoria Cent is made of bronze (cu 95%, sn 4%, zn 1%), weighs 5.67 grams, and measures 25.4 mm in diameter.
- Where was the 1858 Victoria Cent minted?
- The 1858 Victoria Cent was struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint.
- How many people collect the 1858 Victoria Cent?
- 52 LuckyCoin collectors currently track the 1858 Victoria Cent in their collection.
- How much is a 1858 Victoria Cent worth?
- A 1858 Victoria Cent is valued between $75 and $1900, depending on grade and condition.