Summary
5 Cents, Issued by, Hong Kong, 1905
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Crowned bust of the King facing left wearing an ermine robe, with the collar of the Garter; around, EDWARD VII KING & EMPEROR; artist's initials, DES, below bust
Reverse Description
At centre within a beaded circle, four Chinese characters; around above, HONG-KONG; below, . FIVE CENTS 1905 .
Edge Description
Milled
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Dr William Howat, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1905 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
George W. de Saulles - Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1902
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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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
15.5 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.335 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#12
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
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