Summary
Proof 5 Cents, Issued by Hong Kong, 1879
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 1879
Edge Description
Milled
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
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
16 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.313 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#5
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900.
[Book] Cribb, Joe. 1987. Money in the Bank, The Hongkong Bank Money Collection.
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Keywords
British Empire Coins, Exhibitions: Sydney International, 1879-1880, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins
