1913 CANADA Bronze LARGE CENT

1913 Canada Large Cent – King George V

The 1913 Canadian Large Cent is a classic example of Canada's early 20th-century bronze coinage, struck during the reign of King George V. Part of the long-running Canadian Large Cent series, this issue reflects an important period in Canada's monetary and national history.

The obverse features a portrait of King George V, designed by Sir E. Bertram MacKennal, surrounded by the inscription “GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND: IMP.” The reverse displays the familiar Canadian maple leaf wreath surrounding the denomination “ONE CENT,” with “CANADA” above and the date 1913 below.

The 1913 issue is a popular collectible among enthusiasts of Canadian coins and early 20th-century world currency.

Specifications:

• Country: Canada

• Year: 1913

• Denomination: 1 Cent

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

• Weight: 5.67 grams

• Diameter: 25.4 mm

• Designer: Sir E. Bertram MacKennal

• Catalog: KM#28

A classic Canadian Large Cent featuring the portrait of King George V and the traditional maple leaf wreath, making it an excellent addition to a collection of historic Canadian coinage.