© A. H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd
© A. H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd
1 Cent - Victoria Trial Strike
1862 year| Copper | 7.5 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | Hong Kong (China) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1842-1901) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1862 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01 HKD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1863-date) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#123762 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Lettering within circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE CENT
-
HONG KONG
1862
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Cent - Victoria (Trial Strike) 1862 from Hong Kong (China) made of Copper weighing 7.5g is that it is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item. It is considered a trial strike, meaning it was struck multiple times to test the die and ensure the quality of the coin. This process resulted in a small number of coins being produced, making them highly valuable to collectors. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in Hong Kong during the Victorian era adds to its historical significance and rarity, making it a prized addition to any coin collection.
