The 1882 H Canadian Large Cent featuring Queen Victoria represents the first bit of consistency as it was the first time that the Heaton Mint in Birmingham England produces these coins 2 straight consecutive years. Before 1882 the minting was spotty at best.
What are 1882 H Canadian Large Cents worth? Average values for the Large Cent Queen Victoria Penny issued in 1882 vary from location to location but on average you can expect to see this coins listed price to be around $15.00 in poor condition and $2500.00 in a mint state. However, if you are selling to a dealer you can expect to get a reduced rate of between $11.25-$1875 as dealers have to make some sort of profit.
- Year: 1882
- Type: Large Cent Queen Victoria Penny
- Private Party Value: $15.00-$2500.00+
- Dealer Price: $11.25-$1875+
- Face Value: 0.01 CAD
- Produced: 4,000,000
- Shape: Round
About: With around 4 million of these Canadian beauties minted in 1882, there is ample opportunity to find this coin in your preferred condition. Looking for a low tier, probably easy to find. While higher end RD specimens are available occasionally they are rather expensive to buy and sell.
Obverse (front)
Latin inscription, "VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA. CANADA", which means Victoria, Queen by the Grace of God. Young Queen Victoria with laurel wreath in her hair.
Reverse (back)
ONCE CENT and the Date in a circle located center. 16 total maple leaves wind their way around the outermost circle.
Designer: Leonard Charles Wyon (Obverse), Leonard Charles Wyon (Reverse)
History Repeats Itself
A well known and popular saying for a good reason. One of the best predictors of a coin's value is its historic sales. Here are a few sales records for the 1882 H Canadian Large Cent. This may better give you an idea what your coin is worth.
| Sales Date | Coin | Grade | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-15 | 1882 H Canadian Large Cent | MS63 BN | $75 (Stacks Bowers) |
| 2023-11-02 | 1882 H Canadian Large Cent | MS63 BN | $163 (Stacks Bowers) |
| 2013-11-06 | 1882 H Canadian Large Cent | MS64 RB | $211 (Stacks Bowers) |
| 2013-04-22 | 1882 H Canadian Large Cent | MS64 | $558 (Heritage) |
| 2016-04-19 | 1882 H Canadian Large Cent | MS65 RD | $1,645 (Heritage) |
| 2019-08-15 | 1882 H Canadian Large Cent | MS65 RD | $2,880 (Heritage) |
| Sales Date | Coin | Grade | Price |
Variations and Errors
Known variations include
- Red (RD) color variations are for some reason super rare. - one sold for $1,100 MS-65 RED
- Red Brown (RB) - These are not the absolute best in color but they seem to make up the majority of the higher end sales. As state before RD not readily available.
- Brown (BN) color variations are very affordable.
Where is the mint mark located? If the coin in question has a mint mark it will be at the bottom center of the reverse. Look for an H which stands for Heaton Mint located in Birmingham England. 
Important Dates:
1858,1876-H,1884,1891,1894,1908 C are rare semi-key, key, and general dates of interest to collectors.
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