½ Dollar - Victoria (Trial Strike) ND (1863) front ½ Dollar - Victoria (Trial Strike) ND (1863) back
½ Dollar - Victoria (Trial Strike) ND (1863) photo
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½ Dollar - Victoria Trial Strike ND

1863 year
Silver (.900) 13.478 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Hong Kong (China)
Queen
Victoria (1842-1901)
Type
Pattern
Year
1863
Value
½ Dollar (½&nbspHKD)
Currency
Dollar (1863-date)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
13.478 g
Diameter
33 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#123800
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Three shields ornamental motif

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Dollar - Victoria (Trial Strike) ND (1863) from Hong Kong (China) made of Silver (.900) weighing 13.478 g is that it is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples existing in the world. It is considered a trial strike, meaning that it was struck multiple times to test the die and ensure that the design was properly transferred to the coin. This process resulted in a unique and intricate detailing on the coin's surface, making it highly sought after by collectors.