South African Republic 5 Shillings, 1892

Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country South African Republic South African Republic
Currency Z.A.R. Pond (1874 – 1902)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 5 Shillings = 1 Crown
Year 1892
Ruler South African Republic (1874–1902)
Composition Silver (.925)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 28.28
Diameter (mm) 38.8
Thickness (mm) 3.3
Demonetized Yes

Description

5 Shillings = 1 Crown from South African Republic. Issued in 1892. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 38.8 mm and weighs 28.28 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. Note: wagon shaft varieties exist (see below) (Unity makes strength)
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf xf au Comment Frequency
1892  14K € 200,00 € 200,00 € 260,00 KM# 8.1, Hern#Z37; single shaft 86%
1892  25 — — — KM# 8.2, Hern#Z36 double shaft, Proof 5%
1892  4.3K — — € 370,00 KM# 8.2, Hern#Z36; double shaft 25%

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