1917 – 1 Cent Canada

$1.50

The 1917 Canadian 1 Cent coin, also known as a Large Cent, features the obverse portrait of King George V with the Latin inscription “GEORGIVS V DEI GRATIA : REX ET IND : IMP,” and the reverse displays a serpentine motif of 16 maple leaves encircled by beads, symbolizing Canadian heritage; it is made of 95% copper, 4% tin, and 1% zinc, weighs 5.67 grams, and has a plain edge.

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The 1917 Canadian 1 Cent coin is a large penny struck by the Royal Canadian Mint with a mintage of approximately 11.9 million. It features a composition of 95% copper, 4% tin, and 1% zinc, weighing 5.67 grams with a diameter of 25.4 mm and a plain (smooth) edge. The obverse showcases a bust of King George V with the Latin inscription “GEORGIVS V DEI GRATIA : REX ET IND : IMP :,” designed by Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal. The reverse depicts a serpentine motif of 16 maple leaves encircled by beads, designed by William Henry James Blakemore, with the wording “ONE CENT CANADA ‐ 1917” clearly visible. The coin is non-magnetic and was minted for circulation

Weight (g)

4.54

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11899254

Diameter (mm)

25.4

Composition

95,5 % Copper, 3 % Tin, 1,5 % Zinc

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Royal Canadian Mint

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