1898H Canada 1-cent Fine (F-12)

1898H Canada 1-cent Fine (F-12)

Obverse 4 Variety: Open "C" in legend, small serif on centre bar "E" in legend.
Crown, hair and eye detail: There is a thick strand of hair between the brow and the crown. The upper eyelid is curved and extends well beyond the corner of the eye.
Lips and chin detail: The upper lip falls straight from the nostril, but with a slight curl. The full lower lip falls to a full double chin.
Bust line detail: A rounded bust line rests on the bead directly above the "C" in Canada. The bead to the right just touches the bust line.
Portrait Obverse 4 is currently known on the 1892, 1893, 1894, 1895, 1896, 1897, 1898H, 1899, 1900, 1900H, and 1901 1-cents.

Specifications:
Obverse: Victoria
Designer and Engraver: Obv.: Leonard C. Wyon; Rev.: Provincial Leaves/Large Leaves: Leonard C. Wyon, Small Leaves: George W. DeSaulles
Composition: 0.95 copper, 0.04 tin, 0.01 zinc
Weight: 5.67 g
Diameter: 25.4 mm
Edge: Plain
Die Axis: ↑↑
Mint: The Mint Birmingham Ltd.