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½ Dollar - Victoria
| Silver (.900) | 13.478 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Hong Kong (China) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1842-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1866-1868 |
| Value | ½ Dollar (½ HKD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1863-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 13.478 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#4841 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
English and Chinese lettering around Chinese maze pattern
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
HALF DOLLAR
香
圓 半
港
HONG KONG 1866
Translation:
Hong Kong
Half Dollar
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time when Hong Kong was still a British colony, and it features a portrait of Queen Victoria on one side and a depiction of a dragon on the other, symbolizing the fusion of Eastern and Western cultures.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1866 | 59000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Dollar - Victoria 1866-1868 coin.
