coin; cent

Production date
1879
 Description
Cent from Hong Kong. Circular coin with a image of a bust on the obverse and beading and serration on the reverse. Embossed on the obverse is "Victoria Queen" with "Hong Kong One Cent 1879" and Chinese characters on the reverse.
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Department
Object
Production date
1879
Signature & date
embossing:obverse:"VICTORIA QUEEN"
embossing:reverse:"HONG KONG ONE CENT 1879" [and Chinese characters]
Associated date
1879
Associated person
Associated place
Hong Kong
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:Dia 2.8cm (Dia 1 1/8")
Documentation
Krause, C.L. "Standard Catalog of World Coins" Krause Publications
Accession number
1977-043-028

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