1859 canadian penny brass booklet

The canadian penny was introduced in 1858 with a coin slightly larger than a modern quarter, as part of an. Victoria brass pattern narrow 9 cent 1859 fine details cleaned pcgs, london mint, cf. Also, i suggest putting the coin on a flat surface, like a table or a book and taking a still photo from directly above the coin with good. Victoria brass narrow 9 pattern cent 1859 au details surface hairlines ngc, london mint, cf. Cant seem to find much in the way info as to the value of what i think is one one the nicest examples i have seen in my short time cruising the net. The canadian legacy sale session 2 page 1 of 22 moore.

No such coin exists from 1867 you are probably referring to the centennial cent minted in 1967. Coins and canada errors and varieties of canadian coins. Canadian large cents from one of ohios largest and oldest coin dealers. In 1850, the bank of upper canada received the right to issue a coinage due to a severe coin shortage. These cents show the same elements as all obverse 1 cents. Canadian large cent coins for sale 1859 to 1920 with a couple of missing years missing. Sometimes, it increases the value of the coin with one of the type below. May 11, 2018 from 1858 to 2012, the pennys changing face. 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. The grading services have graded about twentyfive brass cents dated 1859 see the pictures below.

Twenty five or more years ago a dear friend gave me a 1859 large cent, she said at the time it was brass and that she had. Large cent varieties much like the 1859, the 1891 has many varieties. Explore releases from the canadian brass at discogs. It is a key coin for anyone striving to collect all the victorian obverse date and effigy combinations. The 1859 canadian cent is very common but there are three date. To the fascinating world of 1859 canadian large cent varieties. I had him xrf over 600 1859 s when we wrote the articles on the brass 59s in the canadian numismatic journal. Your coins reverse features a laurel wreath surrounding one cent tied at the bottom with a ribbon. Jun 11, 2017 no such coin exists from 1867 you are probably referring to the centennial cent minted in 1967. The obverse of the coins carried a representation of st. Unfollow 1859 one cent canada to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. But that first penny didnt look like the penny we know today.

Value, specifications, and images for the 1859 indian head one cent coin from the united states of america. Victoria brass narrow 9 pattern cent 1859 au details. Dec 07, 20 the 1859 canadian cent is very common and has one of the highest 19th century mintages but there are three date varieties that would bring far more than the dollar or so that a normal 1859 would bring. I had him xrf over 600 1859s when we wrote the articles on the brass 59s in the canadian numismatic journal. Early in 1891 the mint used a design with a large 9 and large leaves. All this being said, here is a list of some of my favorite rare canadian coins 1 cent 1859 brass. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from the canadian brass at the discogs marketplace. Anyone know the specs of the canada 1859 brass cent. Brass examples of several dates in the victorian cent series have appeared over the years. George slaying the dragon based on benedetto pistruccis gold. Coins using these coin photo images learn how to identify your old coins so you can find out where they are from and how much they could be worth. Again, someone get me some photos of your coin and ill look at it andor tell you how to get it to an very honest guy with access to an xrf machine. It definitely looks yellowish, whatever its made of.

Victoria brass pattern narrow 9 cent 1859 fine details. Cheap noncurrency coins, buy directly from china suppliers. If you collect these large cent coins let me know what you need and i can let you know if i have them along. The national currency collection also contains cents dated 1858, 1882, and. To participate in the forum you must log in or register. The george v canadian large penny was struck by the royal canadian mint from 1912 to 1920. I received a large amount of coins after my grandfathers passing and found this amidst the bunch. If you collect 1859 cents, you will often run into circulated 1859 cents that look yellow. The value of this coin because of its metal content is worth at least 2 cents, highly graded examples can be worth 2060 usd. Charles dallenbach tuba, one of its founding members, is still in the group.

Determine the value of your canada upper canada 12 penny by using the free world coin price guide on. Haxby catalog of the canadian 1859 large cent home. Detailed information about the coin 1 cent, victoria, canada, with pictures and. Canadian coins, large and small cent penny coins for sale by calgary coin gallery. Discussion in world coins started by lancedc, aug 11, 2010. Many are minor and include such things as doubling of the obverse lettering. Im asking some professional opinions, but since i paid so little for the coin, i dont mind if i have to kiss my brass goodbye. Ngc makes the world coin price guide available to its website visitors as a free service, but in no way does the information provided represent ngcs official opinion or policy. You should be able to order it online or through your local book store or. The coinage consisted of 12 penny and 1 penny bank tokens.

Whether you are looking for a new bicycle or a used couch, kijiji has what youre looking for. Home articles id my coin haxby numbers faq links guestroom news 3720 welcome. Canadas first penny was struck in 1858 at the royal mint in england and shipped to the province of canada ontario and quebec by boat. Canada tokens 1820 1860 numismatic directory, with values and images page 3.

United states 20 dollars gold coins 1859 1859 o 1859 s liberty. It is an outstanding book that should be a proud member in any canadians reference library for victoria large cents. Canada 1858 1920 large canadian 1 cent pennies they started to be used in the province of canada, nova scotia and new brunswick. In 1850, sir francis hicks aided to establish a series of acts, which led to the issuance of own currency in canada. Also can you tell me how to determine whether it is copper or brass. There are also a few struck on incorrect brass blanks. That year, 421,000 onecent pieces were put into circulation. Just wondering if anyone has the specs of the 1859 brass cent. From 1858 to 2012, the pennys changing face the globe and mail. Canadian brass tour schedule never miss a show canadian brass tour schedule. These errors and varieties are caused by several factors durant the production process. Our experienced numismatists will hand select your 1859 indian head penny and will use the grading scale below based on the coin you purchased. Detailed information about the coin 1 penny, bank of upper canada, canadian provinces, with pictures and collection and swap management. There are several varieties in how the 9 appears on 1859 cents.

Queen victoria canadian penny coin values 1858 1901. Wages reported at state and local levels, 18501859. The 1859 canadian cent is very common and has one of the highest 19th century mintages but there are three date varieties that would bring far more than the dollar or so that a normal 1859 would bring. Ive lit it up under a fullspectrum 100w light bulb, and it didnt react as most of the copper cents do. The coin below has been certified by pcgs as a brass cent.

George slaying the dragon based on benedetto pistruccis gold sovereign coinage design. About 10 million were made in copper, but a few were also struck in brass. Do you think the worn coin is brass, i have put it next to a regular 1859 cent and it certainly has that more yellowish colour. Brass cents have a very yellow look to them sometimes covered by darker toning, instead of the reddish look of a bronze mint state coin or brownish look of a bronze circulated coin. May 10, 2012 canadas first penny was struck in 1858 at the royal mint in england and shipped to the province of canada ontario and quebec by boat.

The composition of these coins is 88% copper and 12% nickel. It was decided sometime during production to use a small 9 and again later to go with smaller leaves. The 1859 indian head cent had a mintage of 36,400,000. The 1 cent 1859 1 cent coin is one of the most collected and studied by canadian coins collectors. The queen victoria canadian penny was struck by the royal canadian mint from 1858 to 1901. Unfollow 1859 canadian penny to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Please contact ngc customer service with any questions. As a one year type coin the 1859 indian head penny value is strong, it is a major addition to any collection. Canada tokens 1820 1860 numismatic directory, with values and images page 1. That ensemble is, of course, canadian brass, which has been entertaining and enlightening audiences at home and around the world for close on half a century now. All data is for the united states unless specifically indicated. The canadian brass is a canadian brass quintet formed in 1970 in toronto, ontario, by charles daellenbach tuba and gene watts trombone, using horn player graeme page and trumpets stuart laughton and bill phillips to complete the quintet. Better pix of 1859 cent just for fun, here are some higherrez, truercolor pics of the possibly brass cent, in fluorescent light on a light tan background.