Hong Kong 1866 cent

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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