{"product_id":"1859-canadian-1-cent-cccs-vg8-narrow-9-repunched-9-5-queen-victoria","title":"1859 Canadian 1 Cent — CCCS VG-8 | Narrow 9, Repunched 9 #5 | Queen Victoria | Pre-Confederation Large Cent","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1859 Canadian One Cent — CCCS Certified VG-8 | Very Good | Narrow 9, Repunched 9 #5 | Queen Victoria | Pre-Confederation Large Cent\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA historically significant and variety-rich example of the \u003cstrong\u003e1859 Canadian Large Cent\u003c\/strong\u003e, independently certified by the \u003cstrong\u003eCanadian Coin Certification Service (CCCS)\u003c\/strong\u003e and graded \u003cstrong\u003eVG-8 (Very Good)\u003c\/strong\u003e with the important variety comments \u003cstrong\u003eNarrow 9, Repunched 9 #5\u003c\/strong\u003e. The coin displays even, moderate wear consistent with the grade, with the major design elements clearly visible and the variety characteristics identifiable. A problem-free example of one of the most variety-collected dates in the entire Canadian large cent series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCertification Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1859\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Cent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG-8 (Very Good)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow 9, Repunched 9 #5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eID Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100108 0045751\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertifying Body:\u003c\/strong\u003e CCCS (Canadian Coin Certification Service)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCoin Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95% Copper, 4% Tin, 1% Zinc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25.4 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.54 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObverse Designer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leonard Charles Wyon (Queen Victoria “Young Head” effigy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse Designer:\u003c\/strong\u003e L.C. Wyon (Maple wreath design)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Mint, London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Varieties: Narrow 9 \u0026amp; Repunched 9 #5\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1859 Canadian large cent is one of the most extensively studied and variety-collected dates in Canadian numismatics, with numerous die varieties documented by specialists. This example carries two CCCS-noted variety comments that significantly enhance its collector appeal:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow 9:\u003c\/strong\u003e The “9” in the date \u003cem\u003e1859\u003c\/em\u003e is of the narrow style, with a distinctly thinner loop and tail compared to the Wide 9 variety. The Narrow 9 and Wide 9 are the primary date variety distinction for the 1859 cent and are actively collected as separate coins by specialists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepunched 9 #5:\u003c\/strong\u003e The final “9” in the date shows evidence of repunching — the digit was punched into the die more than once, with the secondary impression slightly misaligned, leaving a visible doubling or shadow of the digit. The “#5” designation identifies this as the fifth catalogued repunching variety on the Narrow 9 die, a specific and documented variety within the 1859 cent series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth varieties are noted directly on the CCCS certification label, providing independent documentation and making this a highly specialized piece for the advanced collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe obverse features the right-facing “Young Head” portrait of \u003cstrong\u003eQueen Victoria\u003c\/strong\u003e by Leonard Charles Wyon, inscribed \u003cem\u003eVICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA\u003c\/em\u003e. The reverse displays the denomination \u003cem\u003eONE CENT\u003c\/em\u003e within a bold maple leaf wreath, with \u003cem\u003eCANADA\u003c\/em\u003e above and the date \u003cem\u003e1859\u003c\/em\u003e below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1859 Canadian large cent holds a unique place in Canadian history as one of the \u003cstrong\u003efirst coins struck specifically for the Province of Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e, predating Confederation by eight years. It was struck at the Royal Mint in London in enormous numbers — over nine million pieces — yet the sheer variety of dies used has made it a paradise for variety collectors. The 1859 cent remains one of the most actively studied dates in Canadian numismatics, with specialist references cataloguing dozens of distinct die varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Coin Belongs in Your Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eImagine holding a copper cent struck in London in 1859 — eight years before Canada became a nation — that carries not one but two documented die varieties on a single CCCS-certified example. The Narrow 9, Repunched 9 #5 is a specific and catalogued variety within one of the most collected dates in Canadian numismatics. Whether you specialize in 1859 cent varieties, collect pre-Confederation Canadian coinage, or simply appreciate the depth of numismatic history packed into a single coin, this CCCS VG-8 example is a compelling and hard-to-duplicate acquisition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEncapsulated in an original CCCS sealed holder. Tampering with the holder invalidates the certification opinion. Have holder replaced if seals are not intact.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe CCCS-certified coin shown is the exact coin you will receive. Guaranteed authentic.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Calgary Coin Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48332264341722,"sku":"CCCS-1000080045751-1859-1C-VG8-N9-RP9-5","price":225.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/6584\/0346\/files\/61956910-5968-4cb7-8f9d-959b95dbc5f7.jpg?v=1786569047","url":"https:\/\/www.calgarycoin.com\/products\/1859-canadian-1-cent-cccs-vg8-narrow-9-repunched-9-5-queen-victoria","provider":"Calgary Coin Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}