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1 Cent - Victoria Trial Strike
1863 year| Copper | 7.5 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | Hong Kong (China) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1842-1901) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1863 |
| 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 | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#21717 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Chinese value within beaded circle, date lower right
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
.HONG-KONG.
香
仙一
港
ONE CENT 1863
Translation:
Hong Kong
One Cent
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Cent - Victoria (Trial Strike) 1863 from Hong Kong (China) made of Copper weighing 7.5g is that it is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item. It was minted in 1863 as a trial strike, meaning it was not intended for circulation and was produced in limited quantities. As a result, it is considered a valuable piece of numismatic history, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.
