Hong Kong 1 Cent - Victoria, 1862
Trial Strike
Information
Country
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Currency
Dollar
(1863 – 9999)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
1 Cent
Year
1862
Ruler
Victoria
(1837–1901)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
7.5
Diameter (mm)
27.5
Thickness (mm)
1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Cent from Hong Kong. Issued in 1862. Struck in Copper. Measures 27.5 mm and weighs 7.5 g.
- Obverse
- Chinese lettering around circle (Hong KongOne Cent)
- Reverse
- Lettering with wreath and circle
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1862 | — | KM#Pn2; Type A St. George and dragon in center, lion R. M. T. G. and anchors in angle | ||
| 1862 | — | KM#Pn3; Type A Wreath around center circle dividing value, HONG KONG at top, date at bottom | ||
| 1862 | — | KM#Pn34; obverse similar to KM#Pn6 | ||
| 1862 | — | KM#Pn37; obverse similar to KM#Pn7 | ||
| 1862 | — | KM#Pn38; obverse similar to KM#Pn8 | ||
| 1862 | — | KM#Pn39; obverse similar to KM#Pn9 | ||
| 1862 | — | KM#Pn4;Type A Similar to KM#Pn3 but with date between lions | ||
| 1862 | — | KM#Pn40; obverse similar to KM#Pn10 | ||
| 1862 | — | KM#Pn5; Type A Similar to KM#Pn3 but with T.G. and T.M. at sides |
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