Summary
50 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 line circle, 50 / CENTS; around above, HONGKONG.1905; below four Chinese characters
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
31 mm (Outside Diameter), 13.54 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#15
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
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