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1890-CAH Victoria Cent Value & Price Guide (2026) · LuckyCoin
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1890-CAH Victoria Cent Value

The 1890-CAH Victoria Cent is a business-strike issue from Canada, minted in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. 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 $11 in lower grades to $320 in top condition; composed of bronze (cu 95%, sn 4%, zn 1%) (5.67 g).

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1890-CAH Victoria Cent

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The 1890-CAH Victoria Cent coin, has a total mintage of 1,000,000, struck at the Hamilton, Ontario, Canada 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

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GradePrice (USD)
8$11.00
12$15.00
20$19.00
40$30.00
60$130.00
63$320.00

What's it worth melted? See today's Canadian Copper Penny (Pre-1997) melt value →

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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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mintage of the 1890-CAH Victoria Cent?
The 1890-CAH Victoria Cent has a total mintage of 1,000,000.
What is the 1890-CAH Victoria Cent made of?
The 1890-CAH 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 1890-CAH Victoria Cent minted?
The 1890-CAH Victoria Cent was struck at the Hamilton, Ontario, Canada mint.
How many people collect the 1890-CAH Victoria Cent?
51 LuckyCoin collectors currently track the 1890-CAH Victoria Cent in their collection.
How much is a 1890-CAH Victoria Cent worth?
A 1890-CAH Victoria Cent is valued between $11 and $320, depending on grade and condition.