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Coin - 1 Cent, Hong Kong, 1863
Reg. No: NU 13061
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- Summary:
- 1 Cent, Issued by, Hong Kong, 1863
Minted by Royal Mint, London - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 27.5 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 7.387 g (Weight) |
More information
| Tagged with: | british empire coins |
| Themes this item is part of: | George McArthur, Collector & Baker (1842-1903), Royal Mint, London, McArthur Bequest, Royal Mint, Tower Hill, 1809-1975, Early History of London Mints, to 1300, The Royal Mint, Leonard Charles Wyon, Engraver (1826-1891), Numismatics & Philately Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COINS |
| Secondary Classification: | Hong Kong |
| Tertiary Classification: | working strikes |
| DateEra: | 1863 AD |
| Denomination: | 1 Cent |
| Obverse Description: | Crowned bust of the Queen wearing ornamental bodice facing left; around VICTORIA QUEEN |
| Reverse Description: | At centre within a circle of dots, four chinese characters; around, . HONG - KONG . ONE CENT 1863 |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| Shape: | Round |
| Material: | Bronze |
| Issued By: | Hong Kong, China, 1863 |
| Mint: | Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1863 |
| Artist: | Leonard Wyon - Royal Mint, London, Great Britain |
| Previous Collection: | George McArthur |
| References: | KM#4.1 |
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