South African Republic 1 Pond, 1874

Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek; Burgers Pond

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country South African Republic South African Republic
Currency Z.A.R. Pond (1874 – 1902)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Pound
Year 1874
Ruler South African Republic (1874–1902)
Composition Gold (.917)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 7.95
Diameter (mm) 22.3
Thickness (mm) 2.2
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Pound from South African Republic. Issued in 1874. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 22.3 mm and weighs 7.95 g.

Obverse
Bearded bust of President Thomas François Burgers left, date below. Note: coarse and fine beard varieties exist (see below)
Reverse
Flagged shield of arms and banner with eagle above, legend around. (South African Republic)
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1874  142 coarse beard 80%
1874  695 fine beard 60%

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