Canada Large Cent 1858 to 1920

These are grand old coins. They come from a time when one cent was WORTH something!

The 'heads' side of the coin changes portraits of the reigning British monarch. George V and Edward VII join Victoria on the Canadian large cent series. Here are approximate catalog values:

VICTORIA 1858 TO 1901
worn: $4 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $8
well preserved: $15
fully uncirculated: $50
Cents dated 1858 are rare; multiply these values by 10
Cents dated 1890, 1894, 1898, and 1900 are somewhat rare; multiply these values by 3

EDWARD VII 1902 TO 1910
worn: $2 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $4
well preserved: $8
fully uncirculated: $40
Cents dated 1907H (must have H mint mark) are more rare; multiply these values by 5

GEORGE V 1911 TO 1920
worn: $1 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $3
well preserved: $5
fully uncirculated: $20

See our Important Terminology page for an explanation of what 'catalog value' means.

Most coin dealers pay about one-half the prices above (or less) for Canadian large cents. A 100% dealer markup is common for these coins.

The beautiful uncirculated coin in our main picture (upper right), dated 1882H, comes from Heritage Auctions. It stunning condition, graded MS65 Red by PCGS, makes it extraordinarily valuable. It sold for $1400 US dollars during a 2016 auction. Thank you, Heritage, for releasing copyright to us.
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