Canada 1926 cent
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This specimen was lot 30189 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Chicago, August 2015), where it sold for $2,820. The catalog description[1] noted, "CANADA. Cent, 1926. PCGS SP-65 RD. RARELY seen specimen example, and even more scarce with RED designation. Tied with one other example for finest certified. Hot red lava color that immediately engages the viewer in hand. Spot free and highly attractive." Canada, after issuing large cents 1858-1920, converted to small cents nearly identical to U. S. cents. This type, struck at Ottawa 1920-36, is common in all grades tho the years 1922-25 are scarce.
Recorded mintage: 2,143,372.
Specification: 3.24 g, bronze, 19.1 mm diameter, plain edge.
Catalog reference: KM-28.
- 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]Ponterio, Richard, The August 2015 Chicago ANA Auction: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2015.
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