1892 Hong Kong 10 Cents, NGC AU55

Product Description

This 1892 Hong Kong One Cent Silver Coin (first issue, featuring Queen Victoria as the youngest) has been professionally certified and encapsulated by the internationally renowned NGC, graded AU55 (Near Uncirculated). It belongs to the early Victorian period silver subsidiary coins of British Hong Kong, and its rarity makes this high-grade, near-uncirculated coin an excellent collector's item.

Obverse (Portrait of Queen Victoria)

The rim is engraved with the Latin inscription "VICTORIA QUEEN." The center features a profile portrait of Queen Victoria with a small crown. The details of the hair, crown ornamentation, and collar are well-represented in relief.

AU55 Condition Characteristics：Only minor wear from circulation; the main details of the portrait are well preserved; the surface retains the original minting luster; there are no large areas of wear, deep scratches, or damage.

Reverse (Hong Kong One Cent Chinese Inscription)

Features a double-layered beaded border. The outer ring displays the English inscription "HONG KONG ONE TEN CENTS 1892" indicating the place of issue, face value, and year. The center displays the traditional Chinese characters "香港壹毫" (Hong Kong One Cent) vertically.

The characters are clear and three-dimensional. The surface is flat with a natural, soft patina. There are no signs of artificial cleaning, polishing, or chemical refurbishment. The edge is complete and without missing teeth.

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