Canada 1 Cent 1882-H — Queen Victoria, Heaton (Birmingham) Mint, KM#7

Welcome to Treasure Trades, your premier source for historic coins and medals. This 143-year-old (as of 2025) Victorian large cent is the sought-after 1882-H variety, struck at the Heaton Mint (Birmingham, UK) and identified by the “H” mintmark. Specs match KM#7: Bronze, 25.5 mm, 5.67 g, 1.5 mm, smooth edge, medal alignment (0°).

Estimated mintage for this variety: 4,000,000. A handsome 19th-century Canadian penny with cross-appeal to Canada, Victoria, and mint-mark collectors.

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 Why this is a smart buy (rarity, mintage, value potential)

• Desirable mintmark: The “H” (Heaton) mint variety adds collectability beyond a standard 1882 cent, appealing to mint-marked Canadian type/date collectors.

• 19th-century Victorian type: Queen Victoria issues (1858–1901) anchor many Canadian type sets; later dates are common, but Victorian large cents are increasingly sought after in attractive grades.

• Balanced scarcity: With an estimated mintage ~4,000,000, the 1882-H is notably scarcer than many 20th-century small cents, supporting long-term collector demand.

• Historical crossover: Struck in the United Kingdom (Birmingham) for Canada, this issue connects two minting traditions—great for educational or display value.

• Potential appreciation: Market premiums often follow eye appeal, original surfaces, and certification. As quality survivors thin, well-preserved Heaton-mint examples can command stronger prices over time. (Markets fluctuate—buy what you love.)

Sources & citations

Browsing is disabled here, so I’m citing widely used, reputable references you can consult to verify specifications, mintmark attribution, and historical context:

1. Wikipedia — Penny (Canadian coin): Overview of Canadian 1-cent history, Victorian large cents, and specifications.

   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penny_(Canadian_coin)

2. CoinsandCanada — 1-Cent (index & date pages): Canadian cent specs, varieties, and mintages including 1882-H (KM#7).

   https://www.coinsandcanada.com/coins-prices.php?type=1-cent

   (Navigate to the 1882-H page for the Heaton-mint variety and mintage details.)

3. Birmingham (Heaton) Mint — background: Confirms the role of the Heaton/Birmingham Mint producing coinage for other countries, including Canada; explains the “H” mintmark usage.

   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birmingham_Mint

4. Standard Catalog of World Coins (Krause) & Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins:

   Authoritative print references for KM#7, dimensions (25.5 mm, 5.67 g), composition (bronze), and alignment.

Notes: The mintage figure (~4,000,000) for 1882-H reflects the provided lot information and is consistent with standard references; please confirm exact counts and any sub-varieties in the sources above. Condition, varieties (e.g., minor die differences), and certification can significantly affect value.