The 1894 Canadian Large Cent is considered by most to be Key Date of importance due largely too its low mintage numbers. Thick 4 is the variation name also called thick.
What are 1894 Canadian Large Cents worth? Average values for the Large Cent Queen Victoria Penny issued in 1894 vary from location to location but on average you can expect to see this coins listed price to be around $20.00 in poor condition and $1150.00 in a mint state. However, if you are selling to a dealer you can expect to get a reduced rate of between $15-$862.5 as dealers have to make some sort of profit.
- Year: 1894
- Type: Large Cent Queen Victoria Penny
- Private Party Value: $20.00-$1150.00+
- Dealer Price: $15-$862.5+
- Face Value: 0.01 CAD
- Produced: 1,000,000
- Shape: Round
About: There are both thick and thin specimens available for the 1894 large Canadian cent. Compare the 4 in the number 1894 to find out which you have.
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 1894 Canadian Large Cent. This may better give you an idea what your coin is worth.
| Sales Date | Coin | Grade | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-21 | 1894 Canadian Large Cent | F10 | $13 (eBay) |
| 2024-04-21 | 1894 Canadian Large Cent | F12 | $20 (Thin) |
| 2010-01-17 | 1894 Canadian Large Cent | AU55 | $62 (Heritage) |
| 2011-01-11 | 1894 Canadian Large Cent | MS63 RB | $230 (Heritage) |
| 2010-08-16 | 1894 Canadian Large Cent | MS65 RB | $546 (Heritage) |
| 2009-01-04 | 1894 Canadian Large Cent | MS65 RD | $1,150 (Heritage) |
| Sales Date | Coin | Grade | Price |
Variations and Errors
- Thick 4
- Regular 4
- Double Dies
- Die Cracks
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.
1859 was the second year of issuance for the Canadian Penny. Mintage numbers have been ramped up from 421k to over 9.5 million making these coins more readily attainable and not as rare. However this coin would not be minted again for another 17 years.
In 1890 the H for Heaton mint was again present on the reverse bottom center.
The 1893 Queen Victoria Canadian Cent has a wide range of colors and grades to choose from. No matter your budget you have a decent chance of picking up your preferred 1893 Cent at most popular auctions or coin shows.
In 1890 the H for Heaton mint was again present on the reverse bottom center.
Until the 1876 H Large Cent was minted at the Heaton (H) mint, a standardized cent for Canada had not been in use for 17 years. Because of this the 1876 H Canadian penny is considered a key date in Canadian coinage history.
