1 cent 1908
Starting in 1908, the Ottawa Mint was striking the Canadian coins.
The double legend variety is fairly recent. It was discovered by centurion on Numicanada.com then published by the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association in June 2017.
1 cent 1908 prices and values
The value of a Canadian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.
- Circulated
- Mint state
- Not for circulation
| Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | $1.00 | $1.95 | $4.90 | $6.50 | $9.00 | $14.10 | $22.00 |
| 1908 - Large/small legend | - | - | $7.80 | $9.80 | $14.70 | $24.50 | $49.00 |
Circulated: 1 cent 1908 coins are business strike coins showing signs of circulation and/or wear.
Values and details of proof-like, specimen and proof coins are grouped under not intended for circulation tab. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.
| Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | $51.90 | $65.00 | $117 | $234 | $671 | $3,020 | - |
| 1908 - Large/small legend | $123 | $172 | $245 | - | - | - | - |
Mint state defines business strike coins that barely or never has been in circulation.
Values and details of proof-like, specimen and proof coins are grouped under not intended for circulation tab. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.
Varieties and features
1 cent 1908
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 2,401,506
- Alloy and composition: 95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 5.67 g
- Diameter: 25.4 mm
- Edge: Plain (smooth)
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Specimen
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: EDWARDVS VII DEI GRATIA REX IMPERATOR • CANADA •
- Reverse: ONE CENT 1908
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of king Edward VII wearing a crown with beaded circle.
- Reverse: Serpentine motif of 16 maple leaves with beaded circle.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: George William de Saulles
- Reverse: George William de Saulles
1 cent 1908 - Large/small legend
- Mintage:
- Circulation: Included above.
- Alloy and composition: 95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 5.67 g
- Diameter: 25.4 mm
- Edge: Plain (smooth)
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: EDWARDVS VII DEI GRATIA REX IMPERATOR • CANADA •
- Reverse: ONE CENT 1908
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of king Edward VII wearing a crown with beaded circle.
- Reverse: Serpentine motif of 16 maple leaves with beaded circle.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: George William de Saulles
- Reverse: George William de Saulles
Errors and varieties from the community
Most of the following pictures come from the generous contribution of the community. Titles attributed to them doesn't always reflect the exact error or variety on them. Feel free to let us know in the discussion board if you see one picture that need to be fixed.
| Die errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #157 | 1 cent 1908 - Retained broken die | greatgaet |
| Miscellaneous / Unclassified | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #2546 | 1 cent 1908 - Double legend | centurion |
| #2545 | 1 cent 1908 - Double top E of One | centurion |
Auctions prices and values
Renowned collections
Recent sales of coins from famous collections and identified on third party holders are listed below.
- November 13, 2022 - Landon - $568 - ICCS (MS-65) Red
- February 26, 2022 - Landon - $777 - ICCS (SP-65)
- March 4, 2021 - Cook - $335 - PCGS (SP-63) Red and Brown
- September 11, 2020 - Landon - $488 - ICCS (MS-65) Red
- April 3, 2020 - Landon - $431 - ICCS (MS-65) Red
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $62 - PCGS (MS-60) UNC Detail - Cleaned
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