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Sale 46
The Millennia Collection
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Lot 900 |
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Hong Kong. Dollar, 1866. Dav-245; KM-10. 26.74 grams. Victoria, 1837-1901. Crowned young head left, key-pattern border around. Reverse: Date and value, around inscribed stylized Chinese lotus motif. Sharp, matte to velvety devices on reflective fields. Some moderate marks, mainly on obverse, under old somewhat smokey toning, which reflects wonderfully vivid iridescent golds and reds. Scarce two year type; Very Rare in this grade. NGC graded MS-62.
Hong Kong was a crown colony of the United Kingdom from 1842 until the transfer of its sovereignty to the People's Republic of China in 1997. The Sino-British Joint Declaration and the Basic Law of Hong Kong stipulate that Hong Kong operates with a high degree of autonomy until at least 2047, fifty years after the transfer. Under the policy of "one country, two systems", the Central People's Government is responsible for the territory's defence and foreign affairs, while Hong Kong maintains its own legal system, police force, monetary system, customs policy, immigration policy, and delegates to international organisations and events.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
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$6,613 |
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