HONG KONG. 10 Cents, 1889-H. Heaton Mint. Victoria. PCGS MS-63.
KM-6.3; Prid-81. A difficult minor to encounter in grades of Mint State, this choice piece possesses pristine patina and is endowed with a tremendous degree of original brilliance. Just a mere two points higher, a PCGS MS-65 realized a total of $18,000 in our 2021 Hong Kong auction (lot # 20508), illustrating the heights to which this specimen could soar.
Estimate: $800 - $1200