Orange Free State 1 Penny, 1888
Orange Free State
Information
Country
Orange Free State
Orange Free State
Currency
Orange Free State Patterns
(1874 – 1888)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
1 Penny
Year
1888
Composition
Nickel plated
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
9.1
Diameter (mm)
30.48
Thickness (mm)
1.93
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Penny from Orange Free State. Issued in 1888. Struck in Nickel plated. Measures 30.48 mm and weighs 9.1 g.
- Obverse
- Orange Free State's shield of arms (ornamental type with indented top and sides) with legend above, motto on banner and date below (Orange Free State God and Mother)
- Reverse
- Laurel wreath encircling denomination and mintmark
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | 20 | estimated mintage |
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