Summary
Proof 20 Cents, Issued by Hong Kong, 1879
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Diademed head of Queen Victoria, neck bare, facing left; around, VICTORIA QUEEN
Reverse Description
At centre within a circle of dots, four Chinese characters; around, . HONG - KONG . TWENTY CENTS 1879
Edge Description
Milled
Significance
Exhibited by the Sydney Mint at 1879 Sydney Exhibition, sold to Dr. Howat at the closure of the Sydney Mint in 1926, donated to collection 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
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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Type of item
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Dimensions
23 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.347 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#7
[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
