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1 Cash - Victoria Trial Strike
1863 year| Copper | 0.98 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Hong Kong (China) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1842-1901) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1863 |
| Value | 1 Cash (0.001 HKD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1863-date) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.98 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#21713 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Chinese lettering around hole
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
香
文 一
港
Translation:
Hong Kong
One Mil
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only 300 trial strikes minted. Its unique design features a young Queen Victoria on the obverse and a traditional Chinese dragon on the reverse, symbolizing the fusion of Eastern and Western cultures. (Source: Hong Kong Coinage website)
