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[[Image:S80-02509.jpg|550px|thumb|Sincona sale 80, lot 2509]]
 
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This specimen was lot 2509 in Sincona sale 80 (Zurich, October 2022), where it sold for 200 CHF (about US$240 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "HONGKONG, Victoria, 1842-1901. 1 Cent 1866, Heaton Mint. About uncirculated. Extraordinary condition." This type was struck for [[Hong Kong]] 1863-66 and 1875-77 and worn specimens are common. A mint was operated briefly at the colony in 1866-68 and then closed for high costs. The equipment was sold to Japan. Later issues were struck at Heaton or London.
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This specimen was lot 2509 in Sincona sale 80 (Zürich, October 2022), where it sold for 200 CHF (about US$240 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "HONGKONG, Victoria, 1842-1901. 1 Cent 1866, Heaton Mint. About uncirculated. Extraordinary condition." This type was struck for [[Hong Kong]] 1863-66 and 1875-77 and worn specimens are common. A mint was operated briefly at the colony in 1866-68 and then closed for high costs. The equipment was sold to Japan. Later issues were struck at Heaton or London.
  
 
''Recorded mintage:'' 1,000,000.  
 
''Recorded mintage:'' 1,000,000.  
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* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
 
* 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.
 
* ''Illustrated Catalog of Hong Kong Currency,'' Hong Kong: Mars Numismatic Co., 2012.
* <sup>[1]</sup>Richter, Jurg, ''SINCONA Auction 80, World Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, World Banknotes, Coins and Medals from Switzerland,'' Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2022.
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* <sup>[1]</sup>Richter, Jürg, ''SINCONA Auction 80, World Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, World Banknotes, Coins and Medals from Switzerland,'' Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.
  
 
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* [[Hong Kong 1863 cent|1863 cent]]
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* [[Hong Kong 1865 cent|1865 cent]]
 
* [[Hong Kong 1866 mil|1866 mil]]
 
* [[Hong Kong 1866 mil|1866 mil]]
 
* [[Hong Kong 1866 5 cents|1866 5 cents]]
 
* [[Hong Kong 1866 5 cents|1866 5 cents]]

Latest revision as of 10:16, 20 June 2025

Sincona sale 80, lot 2509

This specimen was lot 2509 in Sincona sale 80 (Zürich, October 2022), where it sold for 200 CHF (about US$240 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "HONGKONG, Victoria, 1842-1901. 1 Cent 1866, Heaton Mint. About uncirculated. Extraordinary condition." This type was struck for Hong Kong 1863-66 and 1875-77 and worn specimens are common. A mint was operated briefly at the colony in 1866-68 and then closed for high costs. The equipment was sold to Japan. Later issues were struck at Heaton or London.

Recorded mintage: 1,000,000.

Specification: 7.4 g, copper, 27.8 mm diameter, this specimen 7.45 g.

Catalog reference: KM 4.1.

Source:

  • 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]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 80, World Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, World Banknotes, Coins and Medals from Switzerland, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.

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