5 Cents - Victoria 1866-1901 front 5 Cents - Victoria 1866-1901 back
5 Cents - Victoria 1866-1901 photo
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5 Cents - Victoria

 
Silver (.800) 1.3577 g 15.53 mm
Description
Issuer
Hong Kong (China)
Queen
Victoria (1842-1901)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1866-1901
Value
5 Cents (0.05&nbspHKD)
Currency
Dollar (1863-date)
Composition
Silver (.800)
Weight
1.3577 g
Diameter
15.53 mm
Thickness
0.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#3079
Rarity index
11%

Reverse

Chinese value within beaded circle, date lower right

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Lettering:
• HONG – KONG •
 香
仙 • 五
 港
FIVE CENTS 1894

Translation:
Hong Kong
Five Cents

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Mintmark is below bust on obverse