Summary
10 Cents, Issued by, Hong Kong, 1895
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Crowned bust of the Queen wearing an ornamental bodice facing left; around, VICTORIA QUEEN
Reverse Description
At centre within beaded circle, four Chinese characters; around, . HONG-KONG . TEN CENTS 1895
Edge Description
Milled
Significance
The 10 cent denomination was introduced in 1863, struck at the Royal Mint, London until 1866. Between 1866 and 1868 the coins were struck at the Hong Kong mint but production returned to Britain after the closure of that mint to be shared betwee the Royal Mint and Hearton & Sons, Birmingham.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr John P. Sharples - Museum Victoria, 04 May 1978
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Date Issued
1895 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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Type of item
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Dimensions
18 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.691 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#6.3
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900.
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