1882-H canada Bronze LARGE CENT

1882-H Canada Large Cent – Heaton Mint

The 1882-H Canadian Large Cent is an interesting early issue of Canada's decimal coinage, struck at the Heaton Mint in Birmingham, England. The distinctive “H” mintmark identifies its production at this private mint, which supplied Canadian coinage during the late 19th century.

The obverse features a portrait of Queen Victoria, designed by Leonard Charles Wyon, surrounded by the inscription “VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA.” The reverse displays a decorative wreath surrounding the denomination “ONE CENT,” with “CANADA” above and the date 1882 below.

The 1882-H is a collectible variety within the Canadian Large Cent series, offering a connection to Canada's developing monetary system and the international production of its early coinage.

Specifications:

• Country: Canada

• Year: 1882

• Mint: Heaton Mint, Birmingham, England (H)

• Denomination: 1 Cent

• Composition: Bronze (95.5% Copper, 3% Tin, 1.5% Zinc)

• Weight: 5.67 grams

• Diameter: 25.4 mm

• Designer: Leonard Charles Wyon

• Catalog: KM#3

A distinctive Victorian-era Canadian cent featuring the sought-after Heaton Mint mark, making it a great addition to a collection of historic Canadian copper coinage.