Summary
5 Cents, Issued by, Hong Kong, 1885
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 1885
Edge Description
Milled
Significance
The 5 cents denomination was introduced in 1866 and struck at the Hong Kong mint until its closure in 1868. Thereafter the coins were struck in Britain, either at the Royal Mint, London or at Heaton & Sons, Birmingham.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), L. H. Walters - Museum Victoria, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1885 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
06
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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), 1.328 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.
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