1 Cash - Victoria (Trial Strike) 1863 front 1 Cash - Victoria (Trial Strike) 1863 back
1 Cash - Victoria (Trial Strike) 1863 photo
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1 Cash - Victoria Trial Strike

1863 year
Copper 0.98 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Hong Kong (China)
Queen
Victoria (1842-1901)
Type
Pattern
Year
1863
Value
1 Cash (0.001&nbspHKD)
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
References
Numista
N#21713
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Chinese lettering around hole

Script: Chinese

Lettering:

文 一

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)