Canada Provinces – Newfoundland, 1872, 1 Cent, KM# 1, Victoria, Condition as per image, Error coin.

Newfoundland and Labrador form the most easterly province of Canada. On Newfoundland Island, the Norse archaeological site L’Anse aux Meadows is the reputed settlement of Viking explorer Leif Erikson. Gros Morne National Park, on the Gulf of St Lawrence, has cliffs, waterfalls and glacial fjords. Southeastern capital city St. John’s is known for the 17th-century Signal Hill citadel, with a hillside walking trail. 

Metal: Bronze (Cu 95%, Sn 4%, Zn 1%)

Weight: 5.67 grams

Diameter: 25.33 mm

Step back in time with this remarkable collectible – the 1872 1 Cent coin from Newfoundland, bearing the image of Queen Victoria. Crafted from bronze (Cu 95%, Sn 4%, Zn 1%), this coin weighs 5.67 grams and measures 25.33 mm in diameter. What sets this coin apart is its unique error – a coin alignment issue (↑↓) caused by a mistake from the Heaton workers during minting.

This historical piece hails from Newfoundland and Labrador, the easternmost province of Canada, known for its Viking settlement site, stunning national parks, and historic capital city, St. John’s. The coin’s rarity and error make it a prized addition to any collection, drawing the interest of numismatists and history enthusiasts alike. Its value lies not just in its monetary denomination but in the story it tells of a bygone era and the craftsmanship of the time.