1893 Victoria Cent Value
The 1893 Victoria Cent is a business-strike issue from Canada, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage was 2,000,000, in line with typical production for the series. Current catalog values range from $5 in lower grades to $190 in top condition — toward the affordable end of the series; composed of bronze (cu 95%, sn 4%, zn 1%) (5.67 g).
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The 1893 Victoria Cent coin, has a total mintage of 2,000,000, 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".
Price by Grade
Unlock all 6 grades| Grade | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| 8 | $5.00 |
| 12 | $6.00 |
| 20 | $7.00 |
| 40 | $12.00 |
| 60 | $60.00 |
| 63 | $190.00 |
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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 1893 Victoria Cent?
- The 1893 Victoria Cent has a total mintage of 2,000,000.
- What is the 1893 Victoria Cent made of?
- The 1893 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 1893 Victoria Cent minted?
- The 1893 Victoria Cent was struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint.
- How many people collect the 1893 Victoria Cent?
- 56 LuckyCoin collectors currently track the 1893 Victoria Cent in their collection.
- How much is a 1893 Victoria Cent worth?
- A 1893 Victoria Cent is valued between $5 and $190, depending on grade and condition.