Canada 1903 cent

Stack's Bowers November 2023 Collector's Choice sale, lot 73175

This specimen was lot 73175 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, November 2023), where it sold for $100. The catalog description^[1] noted, "CANADA. Cent, 1903. London Mint. Edward VII. PCGS MS-64 Red Brown. Mostly dominated by a vibrant red nature, and with some hints of brown and cobalt otherwise mixed in, this near-Gem undoubtedly delights the eye." This type, struck 1902-10, is common in all grades.

Recorded mintage: 4,000,000.

Specification: 5.67 g, bronze, 25.5 mm diameter, plain edge.

Catalog reference: KM-8.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Cross, W. K., The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins, 62nd Ed., Toronto: Charlton International, 2008.
• ^[1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, November 2023 World Collectors Choice Online Auction - Ancient & World Coins, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.

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