Summary
5 Cents, Issued by, Hong Kong, 1897
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Diademed head of the Queen facing left; around, VICTORIA QUEEN
Reverse Description
At centre, within a circle of dots, four Chinese characters; around, . HONG - KONG . FIVE CENTS 1897
Edge Description
Milled
Significance
The 5 cents denomination was introduced in 1866 and struck at the Hong Kong mint until its closure in 1868. Thereafter the coins were struck in Britain, either at the Royal Mint, London or at Heaton & Sons, Birmingham.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), George McArthur, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1897 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
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Previous Collection
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
16 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.353 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#5
[Thesis] Lugton, Mary E. 1989. George McArthur of Maldon: his Life and his Book Collection.
[Catalogue] Morrison, Ian. 2003. The Baker of Maldon.
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900.
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