This 1859 Canada 1 Cent is one of the most famous and historically significant coins in Canadian numismatics. It was the second year of the large cent series and the first to be struck in bronze. Because it was minted in massive quantities for the time, it became the workhorse of the pre-Confederation economy and is now a cornerstone for any Canadian "type" collection.
This 1859 Canada 1 Cent is one of the most famous and historically significant coins in Canadian numismatics. It was the second year of the large cent series and the first to be struck in bronze. Because it was minted in massive quantities for the time, it became the workhorse of the pre-Confederation economy and is now a cornerstone for any Canadian "type" collection.
