1893 Hong Kong 20 Cents Silver Coin (NGC Graded)
Product Description
This 1893 British Hong Kong 20 Cent silver coin is a classic circulating silver subsidiary coin from the Victorian era in Hong Kong. Encapsulated and graded by the internationally renowned coin appraisal agency NGC, it is rated VF Details (Very Fine) and noted CLEANED. It is a classic item for collectors of early Hong Kong colonial coins.
Obverse Design Details
| Main Image | Portrait of Queen Victoria with a veil, facing left in profile. The outer ring of the portrait is engraved with the Latin inscription "VICTORIA QUEEN". |
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| Craftsmanship Details | The facial features, hair texture, and veil relief exhibit complete layers. The coin has a continuous beaded serrated edge, preserving its basic details and outlines after years of circulation. |
Reverse Design Details
| Main Image | The central inscription reads "香港貳毫" (Hong Kong Two Cents) in traditional Chinese characters, flanked by Arabic numerals for the denomination. The outer ring displays the English word "HONG KONG" and the year of issue, 1893. |
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| Decorative Details | The coin's surface is covered with a fine, beaded pattern that highlights the main image and text. The border features a continuous beaded design, a standard design for Hong Kong's first generation of silver subsidiary coins. |
Version and Condition Description
This is an original 1893 silver circulating coin, made of standard silver alloy. Its rarity is relatively low. NGC has professionally certified it as a VF Details coin, meaning it is in excellent condition with no defects, holes, or stamps. The only indication is that it has been artificially cleaned, affecting the original patina. The relief outline is still clearly visible. It is permanently encapsulated in a sealed, anti-oxidation transparent case with a unique serial number, verifiable on the NGC website.
Specifications
| Issuing Region | British Hong Kong |
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| Year of Issuance | 1893 |
| Face Value | 20 Cents |
| Authentication Agency | NGC |
| Grading Status | VF Details (CLEANED) |
| Material | Silver-copper alloy |
| Main Portrait | Queen Victoria |
| Subject | Late Qing Dynasty British Colonial Hong Kong Silver Subsidiary Coin |
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