1899 Hong Kong 10 Cents Silver Coin (NGC Certified)

Product Description

This 1899 Hong Kong One Cent Silver Coin (Queen Victoria's Crown Edition) has been certified and encapsulated by the internationally renowned NGC, graded AU Details, and marked CLEANED. The coin's relief details are near uncirculated quality. It is a rare example of Victorian-era Hong Kong silver subsidiary coins, suitable for completing a set or supplementing an existing collection.

Obverse | Details of Queen Victoria's Portrait

The coin features the inscription "VICTORIA QUEEN" around the rim, with Queen Victoria's classic crown and hair-tied portrait at the center. The coin's relief details are complete, with clear layers in the crown and hair. Overall, the wear is minimal, meeting the AU near uncirculated detail standard. The original patina has disappeared due to chemical cleaning, resulting in a uniform bright silver surface. There are no dents, perforations, deformations, or other serious damage. The edge serrations are intact and without major defects.

Reverse Coin Design | Bilingual (Chinese and English) Denomination

The outer ring displays the English words "TEN CENTS" and the year of minting, 1899. The center features the traditional Chinese characters "香港一銀" (Hong Kong One Cent) vertically, surrounded by a beaded border. The engraved outlines of the Chinese and English characters are complete and clear, with no fading of the year, perfectly replicating the unique blend of Chinese and Western coin design characteristic of British Hong Kong. The surface also shows signs of cleaning, with no original oxidation patina remaining.

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