Summary
Proof 1 Cent, Issued by Hong Kong, 1879
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Crowned bust of the Queen wearing ornamental bodice facing left; around VICTORIA QUEEN
Reverse Description
At centre within a circle of dots, four Chinese characters; around, . HONG - KONG . ONE CENT 1879
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
From the Sydney mint collection, exhibited at the Sydney International Exhibition, 1879-1880
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
1879 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
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Denomination
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Material
Bronze
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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
27.5 mm (Outside Diameter), 7.436 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#4.3
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900.
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Keywords
British Empire Coins, Exhibitions: Sydney International, 1879-1880, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins
