1 Cent - Victoria (Trial Strike) ND (1863) front 1 Cent - Victoria (Trial Strike) ND (1863) back
1 Cent - Victoria (Trial Strike) ND (1863) photo
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1 Cent - Victoria Trial Strike ND

1863 year
Copper 7.5 g 27.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Hong Kong (China)
Queen
Victoria (1842-1901)
Type
Pattern
Year
1863
Value
1 Cent (0.01&nbspHKD)
Currency
Dollar (1863-date)
Composition
Copper
Weight
7.5 g
Diameter
27.5 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#123785
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned bust facing left

Script: Latin

Lettering: VICTORIA QUEEN

Engraver: William Wyon

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Cent - Victoria (Trial Strike) ND (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 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.