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HONG KONG. Five Piece Silver Proof Set, 1868.
KM-PS2; Illustrated Catalogue of Hong Kong Currency-unlisted; Pridmore-unlisted; Remick-unlisted. 5 pieces in set. Includes: 5 Cents, 10 Cents, 20 Cents, 1/2 Dollar and Dollar. The Hong Kong mint was located in Causeway Bay on Sugar Street and conducted coining operations for a brief period of only about two years. Authorization to establish the mint in Hong Kong was granted by England on April 10, 1863 and production began May 7, 1866. The mint in Hong Kong served the function of a colonial branch of the British Royal mint; however, the operation proved to be a financial failure and shut down in April of 1868. After this closure, the machinery was sold to the Osaka mint in Japan. The 1866-68 coinage is highly important, as it represents the first modern machine struck coinage actually produced in Hong Kong. Subsequent Hong Kong issues were produced in England, with the large majority being produced by the Heaton mint at Birmingham.
This UNIQUE 1868 Hong Kong proof set first became known to the numismatic community when it appeared in Spink's Auction #7023 (lot #236, September 27, 2007). Prior to this, the set was completely unpublished and remained unknown to numismatic scholars. It was originally acquired in the course of doing business in Hong Kong and remained in the same family for more than 100 years.
All pieces are graded by NGC. Set includes:
1. 5 Cents, 1868. KM-5; Pridmore-115 (unlisted as a Proof); Remick-Y3 (unlisted as a Proof); C-8. A few light marks from handling. Toned from extended storage in its original case. NGC-PROOF 63.
2. 10 Cents, 1868. KM-6.3; Pridmore-60 (unlisted as a Proof); Remick-Y4 (unlisted as a Proof); C-18. A few light marks from handling. Light toning. Wiped, resulting in some light hairlines. NGC-PROOF 63.
3. 20 Cents, 1868. KM-7; Pridmore-19A; Remick-Y5; C-28. A few light marks from handling. Toned from extended storage in its original case. NGC-PROOF 62.
4. 1/2 Dollar, 1868. KM-8; Pridmore-unlisted (footnote pg. 281 "[s]everal reports claim that a half dollar dated 1868 exists, but such a coin has not been traced"); Remick-Y6 (listed as Proof only); C-unlisted. This date only exists as a proof. A few light marks from handling. Light peripheral toning. Wiped, resulting in some light hairlines. NGC-PROOF 61.
5. Dollar, 1868. KM-10; Pridmore-3 (unlisted as a Proof); Remick-Y8 (unlisted as a Proof); C-41. A few light marks from handling. Light peripheral toning. Wiped, resulting in some light hairlines. NGC-PROOF 61.
While unique as a complete set, on an individual basis every coin present is a great rarity. The 5 Cents, 10 Cents and Dollar all remained unknown to both Pridmore and Remick (two of the leading authors in this field). In fact, the 5 Cents and 10 Cents were totally unpublished and reportedly unknown as proofs prior to the discovery of this set. In researching the Irving Goodman, Jerry Remick, Fred Pridmore, Diana, and Dragon Collection, the only record for any denomination of 1868 Proof coinage appeared in a 1995 Superior auction. Specifically, Superior's auction of the Irving Goodman collection contained a 50 Cent 1868 Proof which sold for $109,250. Prior to the discovery of this set, the Goodman collection noted "possibly only one other 1868 50 Cent exists in a museum," thus suggesting only two examples are known in private hands.
The fact that this set remained intact and unknown for well over a century baffles the mind. The coins are accompanied by the original heart shaped presentation case. The interior is velvet and silk lined with circular depressions to neatly house each piece, while the exterior is wrapped in embossed leather (perhaps shark skin) with golden trim. A truly remarkable rarity that is sure to be the centerpiece of any collection.
1868年精製套幣組五枚。
香港鑄錢局位於銅鑼灣糖街，僅短短的運作約兩年即結束。香港當局在1863年4月10日得到英國授權設置造幣廠，並於1866年5月7日正式開幕。然而這座作為英國皇家造幣廠在殖民地的分廠，在開工後績效欠佳財務虧損於1868年4月停工。關閉後設備賣給日本成立大阪造幣局。1866-1868年造幣之舉有重大的歷史意義，它代表了香港最早的近代機製幣在當地製造的事實。爾後香港的錢幣由英國本土供應，其中大部份來自伯明翰的喜敦造幣廠。
這獨特的1868年精製套幣最早為錢幣界所知是2007年9月27日Spink's拍賣會(#236)。在此之前，這套精製幣從未公開因而錢幣研究學家也無所悉。原始收藏者是在香港經商時獲得的，在該家族珍藏已超過100年。全套五枚由NGC評鑑。內容如下:
及 Remick 都沒聽過其中的五仙、一角及壹圓。事實上，在此套精製幣未披露前，五仙及一角有精製版的存在從未公開。在研究Irving Goodman、Jerry
Remick、 Fred
Pridmore、Diana及Dragon Collection等名家集藏後，1868年的半圓精製版只出現在1995年Superior 拍賣會。值得一提的是Superior的Irving Goodman專場上，1868年半圓精製版以美金109,250元成交。在此精製版套幣出現前，Goodman專場拍目介紹有"可能另外僅有一枚1868年半圓精製幣在博物館"，這表示私人收藏中僅知兩枚。
KM-PS2; Illustrated Catalogue of Hong Kong Currency-unlisted; Pridmore-unlisted; Remick-unlisted. 5 pieces in set. Includes: 5 Cents, 10 Cents, 20 Cents, 1/2 Dollar and Dollar. The Hong Kong mint was located in Causeway Bay on Sugar Street and conducted coining operations for a brief period of only about two years. Authorization to establish the mint in Hong Kong was granted by England on April 10, 1863 and production began May 7, 1866. The mint in Hong Kong served the function of a colonial branch of the British Royal mint; however, the operation proved to be a financial failure and shut down in April of 1868. After this closure, the machinery was sold to the Osaka mint in Japan. The 1866-68 coinage is highly important, as it represents the first modern machine struck coinage actually produced in Hong Kong. Subsequent Hong Kong issues were produced in England, with the large majority being produced by the Heaton mint at Birmingham.
This UNIQUE 1868 Hong Kong proof set first became known to the numismatic community when it appeared in Spink's Auction #7023 (lot #236, September 27, 2007). Prior to this, the set was completely unpublished and remained unknown to numismatic scholars. It was originally acquired in the course of doing business in Hong Kong and remained in the same family for more than 100 years.
All pieces are graded by NGC. Set includes:
1. 5 Cents, 1868. KM-5; Pridmore-115 (unlisted as a Proof); Remick-Y3 (unlisted as a Proof); C-8. A few light marks from handling. Toned from extended storage in its original case. NGC-PROOF 63.
2. 10 Cents, 1868. KM-6.3; Pridmore-60 (unlisted as a Proof); Remick-Y4 (unlisted as a Proof); C-18. A few light marks from handling. Light toning. Wiped, resulting in some light hairlines. NGC-PROOF 63.
3. 20 Cents, 1868. KM-7; Pridmore-19A; Remick-Y5; C-28. A few light marks from handling. Toned from extended storage in its original case. NGC-PROOF 62.
4. 1/2 Dollar, 1868. KM-8; Pridmore-unlisted (footnote pg. 281 "[s]everal reports claim that a half dollar dated 1868 exists, but such a coin has not been traced"); Remick-Y6 (listed as Proof only); C-unlisted. This date only exists as a proof. A few light marks from handling. Light peripheral toning. Wiped, resulting in some light hairlines. NGC-PROOF 61.
5. Dollar, 1868. KM-10; Pridmore-3 (unlisted as a Proof); Remick-Y8 (unlisted as a Proof); C-41. A few light marks from handling. Light peripheral toning. Wiped, resulting in some light hairlines. NGC-PROOF 61.
While unique as a complete set, on an individual basis every coin present is a great rarity. The 5 Cents, 10 Cents and Dollar all remained unknown to both Pridmore and Remick (two of the leading authors in this field). In fact, the 5 Cents and 10 Cents were totally unpublished and reportedly unknown as proofs prior to the discovery of this set. In researching the Irving Goodman, Jerry Remick, Fred Pridmore, Diana, and Dragon Collection, the only record for any denomination of 1868 Proof coinage appeared in a 1995 Superior auction. Specifically, Superior's auction of the Irving Goodman collection contained a 50 Cent 1868 Proof which sold for $109,250. Prior to the discovery of this set, the Goodman collection noted "possibly only one other 1868 50 Cent exists in a museum," thus suggesting only two examples are known in private hands.
The fact that this set remained intact and unknown for well over a century baffles the mind. The coins are accompanied by the original heart shaped presentation case. The interior is velvet and silk lined with circular depressions to neatly house each piece, while the exterior is wrapped in embossed leather (perhaps shark skin) with golden trim. A truly remarkable rarity that is sure to be the centerpiece of any collection.
1868年精製套幣組五枚。
香港鑄錢局位於銅鑼灣糖街，僅短短的運作約兩年即結束。香港當局在1863年4月10日得到英國授權設置造幣廠，並於1866年5月7日正式開幕。然而這座作為英國皇家造幣廠在殖民地的分廠，在開工後績效欠佳財務虧損於1868年4月停工。關閉後設備賣給日本成立大阪造幣局。1866-1868年造幣之舉有重大的歷史意義，它代表了香港最早的近代機製幣在當地製造的事實。爾後香港的錢幣由英國本土供應，其中大部份來自伯明翰的喜敦造幣廠。
這獨特的1868年精製套幣最早為錢幣界所知是2007年9月27日Spink's拍賣會(#236)。在此之前，這套精製幣從未公開因而錢幣研究學家也無所悉。原始收藏者是在香港經商時獲得的，在該家族珍藏已超過100年。全套五枚由NGC評鑑。內容如下:
1. 1868年五仙。NGC-PROOF
63。少許的輕微接觸痕跡。包漿是存放原展示盒內所產生的。
2. 1868年一角。NGC-PROOF
63。少許的輕微接觸痕跡。存放原盒所產生的輕微包漿，擦拭造成些細小的痕跡。
3. 1868年貳角。NGC-PROOF
62。輕微的接觸痕跡。存放原盒所產生的包漿。
4. 1868年半圓。NGC-PROOF
61。根據Pridmore p.281:"若干報導指出有1868年半圓存在，但沒有發現過"。此日期的僅見Proof版。輕微的接觸痕跡。環形包漿，擦拭造成的細小痕跡。
5. 1868年壹圓。NGC-PROOF
61。輕微的接觸痕跡。環形包漿，擦拭造成些細小的痕跡。
及 Remick 都沒聽過其中的五仙、一角及壹圓。事實上，在此套精製幣未披露前，五仙及一角有精製版的存在從未公開。在研究Irving Goodman、Jerry
Remick、 Fred
Pridmore、Diana及Dragon Collection等名家集藏後，1868年的半圓精製版只出現在1995年Superior 拍賣會。值得一提的是Superior的Irving Goodman專場上，1868年半圓精製版以美金109,250元成交。在此精製版套幣出現前，Goodman專場拍目介紹有"可能另外僅有一枚1868年半圓精製幣在博物館"，這表示私人收藏中僅知兩枚。
令人驚嘆的一套，保存完整而不為世人所知超過一個世紀。這套銀幣置放在一個雞心形的原裝盒內。裡面是天鵝絨及絲綢，銀幣整齊的放在大小適中的圓孔內，盒子外表鑲金邊是壓花皮革(可能是鯊魚皮)製成。在任何集藏中都是受眾人矚目的焦點。
NGC PROOF-61 to PROOF-63