HONG KONG. Medallic "City Hall" Dollar Struck in Silver, 1867 Plain Edge.38.4mm; 27.10gms. Pridmore-318. Official Medallion prepared and struck at the Hong Kong Mint.<br /> The obverse is struck with a Proof Dollar Die of the currency issue design. The reverse displays a nine line inscription as follows: HONG KONG CITY HALL FOUNDATION STONE LAID BY H.E SIR R.G. MACDONNELL C.B 23rd FEBRUARY 1867. A HERMITTE ARCHT. Struck to commemorate the laying of the foundation stone of Hong Kongs first City Hall. Given out as gifts to people of importance attending the ceremony.<br /> Faint hairlines and a few minor marks from handling, otherwise very attractive.CHOICE PROOF.Wa She Wong Collection
