1888 Canada Large Cent Value
Real sold prices from 10 tracked eBay sales — tracking since May 2026.
Computed from 10 real eBay sold listings tracked by CoinGrader since May 2026 · prices updated Jul 14, 2026. Not price-guide estimates.
Recent sales
| Date | Grade | Price | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $15.54 | 1888 Canada One Cent Victoria Large Cent Antique Bronze Coin 19thC |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $3.99 | Canada Queen Victoria Large Cent 1888 SCARCE |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $3.18 | '1888' CANADA ONE 1 CENT VICTORIA LARGE PENNY COIN |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $2.90 | 1888 Canada Large Cent Victoria |
| Jul 11, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $4.22 | 1888 Canada 1 cent coin, penny, large cent |
| Jul 11, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $7.94 | 1888 CANADA ONE 1 CENT VICTORIA LARGE PENNY COIN |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $7.50 | Canada: 1888 One Large Cent - Scarce Better Date No Reserve #L4977 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $15.98 | 1888 Canada Large Cent Lovely Circulated Brown Queen Victoria Canadian Penny |
| May 13, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $29.67 | Newfoundland 1888 Large Cent, Better Date, Queen Victoria (D488) |
| May 13, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $16.96 | Newfoundland 1888 Large Cent, Key Date Queen Victoria (D440) |
Price history (monthly median)
| Month | Median sold price | Sales | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $23.32 | 2 |
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| Jul 2026 | $5.86 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a 1888 Canada Large Cent worth?
Based on real eBay sold listings, a raw (ungraded) 1888 Canada Large Cent sells for around $12. These figures come from 10 tracked sales, not a price guide.
Where do these prices come from?
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