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50 Cents - Victoria
| Silver (.800) | 13.5769 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Hong Kong (China) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1842-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1890-1894 |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50 HKD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1863-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) |
| Weight | 13.5769 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#15286 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
Denomination within circle, lettering around
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
· HONGKONG . 1894 ·
50
CENTS
圓半港香
Translation:
Hong Kong
Half Dollar
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Mintmark is below bust on obverseInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 50 Cents - Victoria 1890-1894 from Hong Kong (China) made of Silver (.800) weighing 13.5769 g is that it was designed by George William De Saulles, a British engraver and artist who was known for his work on various coins and medals. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Queen Victoria, while the reverse features the coat of arms of Hong Kong. The coin was minted at the Royal Mint in London and was used in circulation in Hong Kong during the late 19th century.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1891 | 150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1891 H | 70000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1892 | 90000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1892 H | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1893 | 150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1894 | 130000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents - Victoria 1890-1894 coin.
