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20 Cents - Victoria Trial Strike
1873 year| Silver (.900) | 5.4 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Hong Kong (China) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1842-1901) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1873 |
| Value | 20 Cents (0.20 HKD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1863-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 5.4 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#123034 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Chinese value within beaded circle, date lower right
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
· HONG-KONG ·
香
毫 . 貳
港
TWENTY CENTS 1873
Translation:
Hong Kong
Twenty Cents
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 20 Cents - Victoria (Trial Strike) 1873 from Hong Kong (China) is a rare and unique coin, with only 300 pieces minted. It was created as a trial strike, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a test run to evaluate the design and production process. As a result, it is considered a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
