South African Republic 2½ Shillings, 1892 – 1897
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Information
Country
South African Republic
South African Republic
Currency
Z.A.R. Pond
(1874 – 1902)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2½ Shillings = ½ Crown
Year
1892 – 1897
Ruler
South African Republic
(1874–1902)
Composition
Silver (.925) (92.5% Ag, 7.5% Cu)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
14.14
Diameter (mm)
32.3
Thickness (mm)
2.32
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2½ Shillings = ½ Crown from South African Republic. Issued from 1892 to 1897. Struck in Silver (.925) (92.5% Ag, 7.5% Cu). Measures 32.3 mm and weighs 14.14 g.
- Obverse
- Bearded bust of President Johannes Paulus Kruger left, legend around. (South African Republic)
- Reverse
- Arms of the South African Republic below denomination and date. (Unity makes strength)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vg | f | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1897 | 149.2K | — | € 16,00 | € 22,00 | € 34,00 | € 58,00 | € 270,00 | Hern#Z35; Pretoria mint | 30% | |
| 1896 | 284.8K | € 12,00 | € 16,00 | € 23,00 | € 39,00 | € 64,00 | € 230,00 | Hern#Z34; Pretoria mint | 51% | |
| 1895 | 182.3K | — | € 20,00 | € 20,00 | € 66,00 | € 500,00 | — | Hern#Z33; Pretoria mint | 19% | |
| 1894 | 135K | — | € 28,00 | € 28,00 | € 45,00 | € 810,00 | — | Hern#Z32; Pretoria mint | 23% | |
| 1893 | 134.8K | — | — | — | € 99,00 | — | — | Hern#Z31; Pretoria mint | 6% | |
| 1892 | 16.3K | — | € 22,00 | € 30,00 | € 38,00 | € 110,00 | € 1000,00 | Hern#Z30; Berlin mint | 16% | |
| 1892 | 50 | — | — | — | — | — | € 1300,00 | Hern#Z30; Berlin mint, Proof | 0.5% |
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