Hong Kong 1867 5 cents
This specimen was lot 30981 in Heritage sale 3035 (Long Beach, September 2014), where it sold for $2,820. The catalog description[1] noted, "Victoria 5 Cents 1867 MS65 PCGS. Superior, very lightly toned and incredibly original surfaces. Rarely seen in this premium grade, this early date in the series has immediate eye-appeal and is currently only surpassed in fineness by one other certified example." This type was struck at the shortlived Hong Kong mint 1866-68 and at London and Heaton 1872-1901 and this date is listed as scarce. British coinage for Hong Kong ceased in 1997 when the island was returned to China.
Recorded mintage: 1,313,000 for 1866-68.
Specification: 1.35 g, 0.800 fine silver, .035 troy oz ASW.
Catalog reference: KM-5.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- Illustrated Catalog of Hong Kong Currency, Hong Kong: Mars Numismatic Co., 2012.
- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, and Warren Tucker, Heritage Signature Auction 3035, World and Ancient Coins, featuring the FoxLair Collection and the Law Collection, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2014.
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