© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Mil - Victoria Trial Strike
1863 (1862-1863) years| Copper | 0.98 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Hong Kong (China) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1842-1901) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1863 (1862-1863) |
| Value | 1 Mil (0.001 HKD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1863-date) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.98 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#146319 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Chinese lettering around hole
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
香
文 一
港
Translation:
Hong Kong
One Mil
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Mil - Victoria (Trial Strike) 1863 (1862-1863) from Hong Kong (China) made of Copper weighing 0.98 g is that it is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item. It is considered a trial strike, meaning that it was struck multiple times to test the dies and ensure that the design was properly transferred to 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 truly unique and interesting coin.
