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Coin - 1 Cent, Hong Kong, 1924
Reg. No: NU 13079
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- Summary:
- 1 Cent, Issued by Hong Kong, 1924
Minted by Royal Mint, London - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 28 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 7.590 g (Weight) |
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| Tagged with: | british commonwealth coins, british commonwealth and empire coins |
| Themes this item is part of: | Edgar Bertram Mackennal, Sculptor (1863-1931), Royal Mint, London, Royal Mint, Tower Hill, 1809-1975, Early History of London Mints, to 1300, The Royal Mint, Numismatics & Philately Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COINS |
| Secondary Classification: | Hong Kong |
| Tertiary Classification: | working strikes |
| DateEra: | 1924 AD |
| Denomination: | 1 Cent |
| Obverse Description: | Crowned and draped bust of the King facing left, the King is wearing the Imperial Crown and the ermine Robe of State, the Collar of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, and the Badge of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath; around, GEORGE V KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA; on bust truncation, the artist's initials, BM |
| Reverse Description: | At centre within a circle of dots, four Chinese characters; around above, HONG-KONG; below, . ONE CENT 1924 . |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| Shape: | Round |
| Material: | Bronze |
| Issued By: | Hong Kong, China, 1924 |
| Mint: | Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1924 |
| Artist: | Sir Bertram Mackennal, Great Britain, 1911 |
| References: | KM#16 |
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