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1 cent 1859

1 cent 1859

The 1 cent 1859 1-cent coin is one of the most collected and studied by Canadian coins collectors. There are a lot of known varieties and only the most popular and recognized repunched ones are listed here for now.

After the Province of Canada was formed in 1841 through the union of the colonies of Lower Canada and Upper Canada, the new government decided to mint coins for the new Province because coins were scarce. But it took many years to persuade the British government that it was in the best interests of both Canada and Britain. Read more »

1 cent 1859 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.

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Variety AG-3 G-4 VG-8 F-12 VF-20 EF-40 AU-50
1859 - Narrow 9 $3.20$3.40$5.50$8.30$10.10$14.00$33.20
1859 - Narrow 9 - Double 1 -----$253-
1859 - Narrow 9 - Double 8 -------
1859 - Narrow 9 - Double 5 #1 ---$70.80$130-$150
1859 - Narrow 9 - Double 5 #2 ---$75.00$100$240$250
1859 - Narrow 9 - Double 9 #1 (DP N9 #1) $65.00$196$294$324$446$692$1,140
1859 - Narrow 9 - Double 9 #2 (DP N9 #2) $30.30$53.90$84.90$116$153$241$415
1859 - Narrow 9 - Double 9 #3 (DP N9 #3) $30.60$78.40$118$174$242$432$931
1859 - Narrow 9 - Double 9 #4 (DP N9 #4) $30.30$63.70$118$179$241$470$937
1859 - Narrow 9 - Double 9 #5 (DP N9 #5) $72.80$173$226$343$490$980$1,740
1859 - Narrow 9 - Triple 9 (TP1) $121$147$196$343$410$718-
1859 - Narrow 9 - Low 9 $5.90$6.90$8.80$10.80$14.70$28.30$46.00
1859 - Narrow 9 - 9/6 (Narrow 9/Inverted 9) --$343$441$588$1,290$2,740
1859 - Narrow 9 - Brass $6,300$14,400$19,600$24,500$33,900--
1859 - Wide 9 - 9/8 (W9/8) - ↑↑ $15.40$25.10$43.00$61.60$84.20$151$248
1859 - Wide 9 - 9/8 (W9/8) - ↑↑ - Double O -----$239-
1859 - Wide 9 - 9/8 (W9/8) - ↑↑ - Triple G ---$75.00$90.00$160-
1859 - Wide 9 - 9/8 (W9/8) - ↑↓ $200$294$392$784$1,460$2,450$3,430

Circulated: 1 cent 1859 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
1859 - Narrow 9 $75.50$132$245$497$2,190$3,670-
1859 - Narrow 9 - Double 1 -------
1859 - Narrow 9 - Double 8 -$914$950----
1859 - Narrow 9 - Double 5 #1 $200------
1859 - Narrow 9 - Double 5 #2 $260$270$306----
1859 - Narrow 9 - Double 9 #1 (DP N9 #1) $1,860$3,870$4,000$4,370---
1859 - Narrow 9 - Double 9 #2 (DP N9 #2) $886$1,320$2,500$3,560---
1859 - Narrow 9 - Double 9 #3 (DP N9 #3) $1,960------
1859 - Narrow 9 - Double 9 #4 (DP N9 #4) $1,960$3,000$3,450----
1859 - Narrow 9 - Double 9 #5 (DP N9 #5) $3,870$6,000$8,100----
1859 - Narrow 9 - Triple 9 (TP1) -------
1859 - Narrow 9 - Low 9 $90.30$182$451$1,060$2,940--
1859 - Narrow 9 - 9/6 (Narrow 9/Inverted 9) ---$6,900---
1859 - Narrow 9 - Brass -------
1859 - Wide 9 - 9/8 (W9/8) - ↑↑ $454$886$1,910$2,120$20,100--
1859 - Wide 9 - 9/8 (W9/8) - ↑↑ - Double O -------
1859 - Wide 9 - 9/8 (W9/8) - ↑↑ - Triple G -------
1859 - Wide 9 - 9/8 (W9/8) - ↑↓ $4,900$6,900$10,000$19,800---

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 1859 - Narrow 9

It's the most common variety of the 1859 1-cent coin. Most of them were produced with a Narrow 9.

1 cent 1859 - Narrow 9

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: 9,579,000

    Some people appropriately argue that there are less than 9 millions 1859 1-cent coin produced.

  • Alloy and composition: 95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc
  • Magnetism: Non-magnetic
  • Weight: 4.54 g
  • Diameter: 25.4 mm
  • Edge: Plain (smooth)
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
    • Specimen
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA • CANADA
    • Reverse: ONE CENT 1859
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a laurel wreath in her hair with beaded circle.
    • Reverse: Serpentine motif of 16 maple leaves with beaded circle.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
    • Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon

1 cent 1859 - Narrow 9 - Double 1

Repunched 1 in date.

1 cent 1859 - Repunched 1

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: Included above.
  • Alloy and composition: 95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc
  • Magnetism: Non-magnetic
  • Weight: 4.54 g
  • Diameter: 25.4 mm
  • Edge: Plain (smooth)
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA • CANADA
    • Reverse: ONE CENT 1859
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a laurel wreath in her hair with beaded circle.
    • Reverse: Serpentine motif of 16 maple leaves with beaded circle.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
    • Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon

1 cent 1859 - Narrow 9 - Double 8

Repunched 8 in date.

1 cent 1859 - Double 8

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: Included above.
  • Alloy and composition: 95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc
  • Magnetism: Non-magnetic
  • Weight: 4.54 g
  • Diameter: 25.4 mm
  • Edge: Plain (smooth)
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA • CANADA
    • Reverse: ONE CENT 1859
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a laurel wreath in her hair with beaded circle.
    • Reverse: Serpentine motif of 16 maple leaves with beaded circle.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
    • Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon

1 cent 1859 - Narrow 9 - Double 5 #1

1 cent 1859 - Double 5 #1

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: Included above.
  • Alloy and composition: 95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc
  • Magnetism: Non-magnetic
  • Weight: 4.54 g
  • Diameter: 25.4 mm
  • Edge: Plain (smooth)
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA • CANADA
    • Reverse: ONE CENT 1859
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a laurel wreath in her hair with beaded circle.
    • Reverse: Serpentine motif of 16 maple leaves with beaded circle.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
    • Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon

1 cent 1859 - Narrow 9 - Double 5 #2

1 cent 1859 - Double 5 #2

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: Included above.
  • Alloy and composition: 95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc
  • Magnetism: Non-magnetic
  • Weight: 4.54 g
  • Diameter: 25.4 mm
  • Edge: Plain (smooth)
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA • CANADA
    • Reverse: ONE CENT 1859
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a laurel wreath in her hair with beaded circle.
    • Reverse: Serpentine motif of 16 maple leaves with beaded circle.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
    • Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon

1 cent 1859 - Narrow 9 - Double 9 #1 (DP N9 #1)

1 cent 1859

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: Included above.
  • Alloy and composition: 95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc
  • Magnetism: Non-magnetic
  • Weight: 4.54 g
  • Diameter: 25.4 mm
  • Edge: Plain (smooth)
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
    • Specimen
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA • CANADA
    • Reverse: ONE CENT 1859
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a laurel wreath in her hair with beaded circle.
    • Reverse: Serpentine motif of 16 maple leaves with beaded circle.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
    • Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon

1 cent 1859 - Narrow 9 - Double 9 #2 (DP N9 #2)

1 cent 1859

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: Included above.
  • Alloy and composition: 95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc
  • Magnetism: Non-magnetic
  • Weight: 4.54 g
  • Diameter: 25.4 mm
  • Edge: Plain (smooth)
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA • CANADA
    • Reverse: ONE CENT 1859
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a laurel wreath in her hair with beaded circle.
    • Reverse: Serpentine motif of 16 maple leaves with beaded circle.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
    • Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon

1 cent 1859 - Narrow 9 - Double 9 #3 (DP N9 #3)

1 cent 1859 - Double punch # 3

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: Included above.
  • Alloy and composition: 95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc
  • Magnetism: Non-magnetic
  • Weight: 4.54 g
  • Diameter: 25.4 mm
  • Edge: Plain (smooth)
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA • CANADA
    • Reverse: ONE CENT 1859
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a laurel wreath in her hair with beaded circle.
    • Reverse: Serpentine motif of 16 maple leaves with beaded circle.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
    • Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon

1 cent 1859 - Narrow 9 - Double 9 #4 (DP N9 #4)

1 cent 1859 - Double punch

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: Included above.
  • Alloy and composition: 95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc
  • Magnetism: Non-magnetic
  • Weight: 4.54 g
  • Diameter: 25.4 mm
  • Edge: Plain (smooth)
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA • CANADA
    • Reverse: ONE CENT 1859
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a laurel wreath in her hair with beaded circle.
    • Reverse: Serpentine motif of 16 maple leaves with beaded circle.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
    • Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon

1 cent 1859 - Narrow 9 - Double 9 #5 (DP N9 #5)

1 cent 1859 - DP5

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: Included above.
  • Alloy and composition: 95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc
  • Magnetism: Non-magnetic
  • Weight: 4.54 g
  • Diameter: 25.4 mm
  • Edge: Plain (smooth)
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA • CANADA
    • Reverse: ONE CENT 1859
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a laurel wreath in her hair with beaded circle.
    • Reverse: Serpentine motif of 16 maple leaves with beaded circle.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
    • Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon

1 cent 1859 - Narrow 9 - Triple 9 (TP1)

1 cent 1859 - TP1

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: Included above.
  • Alloy and composition: 95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc
  • Magnetism: Non-magnetic
  • Weight: 4.54 g
  • Diameter: 25.4 mm
  • Edge: Plain (smooth)
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA • CANADA
    • Reverse: ONE CENT 1859
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a laurel wreath in her hair with beaded circle.
    • Reverse: Serpentine motif of 16 maple leaves with beaded circle.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
    • Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon

1 cent 1859 - Narrow 9 - Low 9

The digit 9 is lower than usual.

1 cent 1859 - Low 9

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: Included above.
  • Alloy and composition: 95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc
  • Magnetism: Non-magnetic
  • Weight: 4.54 g
  • Diameter: 25.4 mm
  • Edge: Plain (smooth)
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA • CANADA
    • Reverse: ONE CENT 1859
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a laurel wreath in her hair with beaded circle.
    • Reverse: Serpentine motif of 16 maple leaves with beaded circle.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
    • Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon

1 cent 1859 - Narrow 9 - 9/6 (Narrow 9/Inverted 9)

1 cent 1859 - 9 étroit - 9/6

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: Included above.
  • Alloy and composition: 95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc
  • Magnetism: Non-magnetic
  • Weight: 4.54 g
  • Diameter: 25.4 mm
  • Edge: Plain (smooth)
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA • CANADA
    • Reverse: ONE CENT 1859
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a laurel wreath in her hair with beaded circle.
    • Reverse: Serpentine motif of 16 maple leaves with beaded circle.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
    • Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon

1 cent 1859 - Narrow 9 - Brass

Instead of copper, rare 1 cent 1859 coins exist in brass. They can be distinguished by their yellowish colour.

1 cent 1859 - Brass - Narrow 9

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: Included above.
  • Alloy and composition: Brass
  • Magnetism: Non-magnetic
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA • CANADA
    • Reverse: ONE CENT 1859
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a laurel wreath in her hair with beaded circle.
    • Reverse: Serpentine motif of 16 maple leaves with beaded circle.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
    • Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon

1 cent 1859 - Wide 9 - 9/8 (W9/8) - ↑↑

The last 9 in date was struck over a 8 (9/8). In medal alignment (↑↑), the tops of the obverse and reverse share the same position.

1 cent 1859 - Wide 9

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: 8,150
  • Alloy and composition: 95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc
  • Magnetism: Non-magnetic
  • Weight: 4.54 g
  • Diameter: 25.4 mm
  • Edge: Plain (smooth)
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA • CANADA
    • Reverse: ONE CENT 1859
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a laurel wreath in her hair with beaded circle.
    • Reverse: Serpentine motif of 16 maple leaves with beaded circle.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
    • Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon

1 cent 1859 - Wide 9 - 9/8 (W9/8) - ↑↑ - Double O

The O of ONE is repunched.

1 cent 1859 - Wide 9 - Double O

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: Included above.
  • Alloy and composition: 95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc
  • Magnetism: Non-magnetic
  • Weight: 4.54 g
  • Diameter: 25.4 mm
  • Edge: Plain (smooth)
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA • CANADA
    • Reverse: ONE CENT 1859
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a laurel wreath in her hair with beaded circle.
    • Reverse: Serpentine motif of 16 maple leaves with beaded circle.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
    • Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon

1 cent 1859 - Wide 9 - 9/8 (W9/8) - ↑↑ - Triple G

Repunched letters can be found on 1859 1-cent coins. The triple G in REGINA is one of the most popular one.

1 cent 1859 - Triple G

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: Included above.
  • Alloy and composition: 95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc
  • Magnetism: Non-magnetic
  • Weight: 4.54 g
  • Diameter: 25.4 mm
  • Edge: Plain (smooth)
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA • CANADA
    • Reverse: ONE CENT 1859
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a laurel wreath in her hair with beaded circle.
    • Reverse: Serpentine motif of 16 maple leaves with beaded circle.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
    • Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon

1 cent 1859 - Wide 9 - 9/8 (W9/8) - ↑↓

The last 9 in date was struck over a 8 (9/8). In coinage alignment (↑↓), a left or right turn shows the reverse image to be upside down.

1 cent 1859 Canada - Wide 9/8 - 9 over 8 - Coinage alignment

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: Included above.
  • Alloy and composition: 95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc
  • Magnetism: Non-magnetic
  • Weight: 4.54 g
  • Diameter: 25.4 mm
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↓ (coin alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
    • Specimen
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA • CANADA
    • Reverse: ONE CENT 1859
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a laurel wreath in her hair with beaded circle.
    • Reverse: Serpentine motif of 16 maple leaves with beaded circle.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
    • Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon

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.

Planchet errors and varietiesSource
#1996 1 cent 1859 - Flaw planchet abderrahime
Die errors and varietiesSource
#4564 1 cent 1859 - Die clash above queen Sou-franc
#4570 1 cent 1859 - Die clash before ONE johnpitch1
#4569 1 cent 1859 - Die clash between 1 and 8 johnpitch1
#4550 1 cent 1859 - Die clash between E and N of Cent johnpitch1
#4568 1 cent 1859 - Die clash on E of ONE johnpitch1
#1432 1 cent 1859 - Die clash on obverse priv@t3
#3962 1 cent 1859 - Die clash on reverse killerbee
#4563 1 cent 1859 - Die clash under queen Sou-franc
#140 1 cent 1859 - Die clashes above 59 Fiston2005
#3224 1 cent 1859 - Quadruple die clash Chemicalpete
#4586 1 cent 1859 - Die crack above R of Regina johnpitch1
#3343 1 cent 1859 - Die crack after Canada -
#4551 1 cent 1859 - Die crack after E of One johnpitch1
#46 1 cent 1859 - Die crack at the top of the C of Victoria al
#70 1 cent 1859 - Die crack between Dei and Gratia Robert
#3346 1 cent 1859 - Die crack between the N and A of Regina -
#119 1 cent 1859 - Die crack between the R and E of ReginaZoell #FLP2f - Minor Coin Varieties - 4th Edition - 1968 patrjck
#1067 1 cent 1859 - Die crack between two leaves Lefreak
#4567 1 cent 1859 - Die crack between Victoria and DEI Sou-franc
#19 1 cent 1859 - Die crack in the legend greatgaet
#1296 1 cent 1859 - Die crack on obverse -
#1586 1 cent 1859 - Die crack on reverse gilles@+
#4562 1 cent 1859 - Die crack on reverse Sou-franc
#4565 1 cent 1859 - Die crack on reverse Sou-franc
#1238 1 cent 1859 - Die crack on the C of CanadaZoell #FL2c - Minor Coin Varieties - 3th Edition - 1965 flavoie
#3901 1 cent 1859 - Die crack on the first A of Gratia bidjobi
#1239 1 cent 1859 - Die crack on the G of Regina flavoie
#3345 1 cent 1859 - Die crack on the I of Regina -
#1240 1 cent 1859 - Die crack on the last A of GratiaZoell #L1h - Minor Coin Varieties - 4th Edition - 1968 flavoie
#3344 1 cent 1859 - Die crack on the R of Victoria -
#664 1 cent 1859 - Die crack under C of Cent Lightw4re
#1299 1 cent 1859 - Linked Canada -
#3118 1 cent 1859 - Double I of Regina -
#2448 1 cent 1859 - Double last A of Canada -
#690 1 cent 1859 - Double legend Lightw4re
#1298 1 cent 1859 - DP Variation -
#3840 1 cent 1859 - Narrow 9 over 6CH # Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins 65th Edition - Page 294 François Rufiange
#3804 1 cent 1859 - Repunched 1CH # Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins 65th Edition - Page 295 scott g
#3809 1 cent 1859 - Repunched 9CH # Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins 65th Edition - Page 288 scott g
#3841 1 cent 1859 - Repunched C of Canada François Rufiange
#3843 1 cent 1859 - Repunched D of Canada François Rufiange
#874 1 cent 1859 - Repunched die on both sides patrjck
#2573 1 cent 1859 - Repunched I of Regina Pierre V
#3842 1 cent 1859 - Repunched N of Canada François Rufiange
#3806 1 cent 1859 - Repunched O in OneCH # Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins 65th Edition - Page 274 scott g
#2641 1 cent 1859 - Repunched R of Gratia WhiteDot59
#3803 1 cent 1859 - Repunched T of CentCH # Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins 65th Edition - Page 300 scott g
#2512 1 cent 1859 - Triple G Don Mckenzie
#4478 1 cent 1859 - Rotated dies SP67
#178 1 cent 1859 - Near 9, narrow date johnpitch1
Strike errors and varietiesSource
#3805 1 cent 1859 - Offset strike scott g
Miscellaneous / UnclassifiedSource
#3616 1 cent 1859 - Cracked planchet Dot36
#4566 1 cent 1859 - Dot before Canada Sou-franc
#3599 1 cent 1859 - Double 1&5 ainsivalavie
#2200 1 cent 1859 - Double 185 ainsivalavie
#1297 1 cent 1859 - Double 5Zoell #R2a - Major Coin Varieties - 4th Edition - 1966 -
#2060 1 cent 1859 - Double 5 philippe gaudreault
#1295 1 cent 1859 - Double 59 -
#1925 1 cent 1859 - Double 8 -
#4571 1 cent 1859 - Double D and I of DEI johnpitch1
#3598 1 cent 1859 - Double dot between Regina and Canada ainsivalavie
#4572 1 cent 1859 - Double EG of Regina johnpitch1
#4573 1 cent 1859 - Double N of Canada johnpitch1
#4574 1 cent 1859 - Double R of Victoria johnpitch1
#2544 1 cent 1859 - Inverted 9 Burn
#47 1 cent 1859 - Letters R and E incomplete in Regina priv@t3

Auctions prices and values

1 cent 1859 - Brass

In 2018, a brass 1859 1-cent coin certified PCGS VF-20 sold at TCNC auction for $29,500 CAD. 1 year later, another example of this coin from the Cook Collection (PCGS F-12 Cleaned) sold at Heritage Auctions for $11,979 CAD.

On July 28, 2010 a 1859 1-cent Narrow 9 - Brass ICCS VG-8 Corrosion coin sold on Ebay for $14,376.59 CAD.

Renowned collections

Recent sales of coins from famous collections and identified on third party holders are listed below.

  • February 5, 2023 - Norweb - $27,889 - PCGS (MS-65) Wide 9 - 9/8 (W9/8) - ↑↑ - Red and Brown
  • August 25, 2019 - Cook - $98 - PCGS (MS-60) Narrow 9 - UNC Details - Cleaned
  • August 25, 2019 - Cook - $1,034 - PCGS (MS-60) Wide 9 - 9/8 (W9/8) - ↑↑ - UNC Details - Mark(s)
  • August 25, 2019 - Cook - $668 - PCGS (MS-60) Narrow 9 - Double 9 #2 (DP N9 #2) - UNC Details - Cleaned
  • August 25, 2019 - Cook - $270 - PCGS (MS-63) Narrow 9 - Red and Brown
  • August 25, 2019 - Cook - $167 - PCGS (AU-50) Wide 9 - 9/8 (W9/8) - ↑↑ - AU Details - Cleaned
  • August 25, 2019 - Cook - $2,226 - PCGS (AU-50) Wide 9 - 9/8 (W9/8) - ↑↓ - AU Details - Cleaned
  • August 15, 2019 - Cook - $1,997 - PCGS (MS-60) Narrow 9 - 9/6 (Narrow 9/Inverted 9) - UNC Details - Cleaned
  • August 15, 2019 - Cook - $4,792 - PCGS (MS-62) Narrow 9 - Double 9 #5 (DP N9 #5) - Brown
  • August 15, 2019 - Cook - $2,795 - PCGS (MS-63) Narrow 9 - Double 9 #1 (DP N9 #1) - Brown
  • August 15, 2019 - Cook - $1,118 - PCGS (MS-64) Narrow 9 - Red and Brown
  • August 15, 2019 - Cook - $2,875 - PCGS (MS-65) Narrow 9 - Red and Brown
  • August 15, 2019 - Cook - $11,979 - PCGS (F-12) Narrow 9 - Brass - F Details - Cleaned
  • January 15, 2019 - Norweb - $2,071 - PCGS (MS-65) Narrow 9 - Red and Brown

View the average prices of certified 1 cent 1859 sold at auctions »

Last update : Friday, December 29, 2023

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