Summary
1 Mil, Issued by Hong Kong, 1865
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
At centre, line square around circular central hole dividing the date 1865; above, crown; below, VR; around, HONG - KONG ONE MIL
Reverse Description
Four Chinese characters about sides of line square around circular hole, character to left of square the Chinese "Wen"
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
Exhibited by the Sydney Mint at 1879 Sydney Exhibition, sold to Dr. Howat at the closure of the Sydney Mint in 1926.
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
1865 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
15 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.002 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round/holed
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References
KM#2
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900.
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