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1 Mil - Victoria
| Bronze | 0.98 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Hong Kong (China) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1842-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1863-1865 |
| Value | 1 Mil (0.001 HKD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1863-date) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 0.98 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#15288 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 37% |
Reverse
Chinese lettering around hole
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
香
文 一
港
Translation:
Hong Kong
One Mil
Edge
Plain
Comment
Minted to the exact specifications of a Chinese cash coin (or sapèque, 1/1000th of a tael) for use in trade with ChinaInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Mil - Victoria 1863-1865 from Hong Kong (China) made of Bronze weighing 0.98 g is that it was designed by the famous British engraver and artist, William Wyon. Wyon was known for his work on various coins and medals, including the famous " Una and the Lion" coin, and his design for the Hong Kong dollar coin features a portrait of Queen Victoria on one side and a depiction of a lion on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of Queen Victoria and was used as a standard circulation coin in Hong Kong during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1863 | 19000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1865 | 40000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Mil - Victoria 1863-1865 coin.
