Hong-Kong One Cent

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Date:1877

Description:

Hong-Kong bronze one cent, 1877

Diameter 27mm

The obverse features the diademed bust of Queen Victoria facing left. The inscription reads 'VICTORIA QUEEN'. The reverse features Chinese script within a central beaded ring. The Chinese characters read (top-bottom, right-left) 'Hong Kong One Cent'. The inscription around the outside reads 'HONG-KONG/ ONE CENT 1877'.

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Hong-Kong One Cent

Hong-Kong bronze one cent, 1877 Diameter 27mm The obverse features the diademed bust of Queen Victoria ...

Hong Kong One Cent

Hong-Kong bronze one cent, 1877 Diameter 27mm The obverse features the diademed bust of Queen Victoria ...

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Numismatics Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum Hong Kong Coins, Tokens & Medals Business, Trade & Industry Alloys - Bronze, Brass, Pewter

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