10 Cents - Victoria (Trial Strike) 1869-1873 front 10 Cents - Victoria (Trial Strike) 1869-1873 back
10 Cents - Victoria (Trial Strike) 1869-1873 photo
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10 Cents - Victoria Trial Strike

 
Copper 2.7 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Hong Kong (China)
Queen
Victoria (1842-1901)
Type
Pattern
Years
1869-1873
Value
10 Cents (0.10&nbspHKD)
Currency
Dollar (1863-date)
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.7 g
Diameter
18 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#123795
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Chinese value within beaded circle, date lower right

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Lettering:
*HONG - KONG*

毫 . 一

TEN CENTS 1873

Translation:
Hong Kong
Ten Cents

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Pattern 10 Cents - Victoria (Trial Strike) 1869-1873 from Hong Kong (China) made of Copper weighing 2.7 g is a rare and valuable coin, with only 300 pieces minted. It was created as a trial strike to test the dies and minting process, and was never officially circulated. As a result, it is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auction.