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Canadian coins obverses comparison
The multiple obverses on Canadian coins might be hard to identify or remember especially for new collectors. This comparison tool will assist you through the major recognized obverses through key design elements.
10 cents - Victoria
Select two obverses below and click compare to search the main differences.
Obverses for other denominations and monarchs will be added soon.
Obverse 1 vs Obverse 2
Ear - Obverse 1
Small crescent moon shaped hole
Ear - Obverse 2
Peanut shaped hole
Chin - Obverse 1
Round
Chin - Obverse 2
Double
Hair to the braid - Obverse 1
Thin first strand
Hair to the braid - Obverse 2
Thick first strand
Top hair - Obverse 1
Turn right
Top hair - Obverse 2
Turn left
Bust - Obverse 1
Above A
Bust - Obverse 2
Between C and A
Existing Victoria 10 cents obverses for each year
- Obverse # 1: 1858, 1870, 1871, 1872, 1874, 1875, 1880 and 1881
- Obverse # 2: 1880 and 1881
- Obverse # 3: 1882 and 1883
- Obverse # 4: 1884, 1885 and 1886
- Obverse # 5: 1885, 1886, 1887, 1888, 1889, 1890, 1891, 1892, 1893, 1894, 1896 and 1898
- Obverse # 6: 1892, 1893, 1894, 1896, 1898, 1899, 1900 and 1901
