½ Cent (Nicolaas Johannes Diederichs) 1979 front ½ Cent (Nicolaas Johannes Diederichs) 1979 back
½ Cent (Nicolaas Johannes Diederichs) 1979 photo
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½ Cent Nicolaas Johannes Diederichs

1979 year
Bronze 2.0 g 16.21 mm
Description
Issuer
South Africa
Period
Republic (1961-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1979
Value
½ Cent 0.005 ZAR = USD 0.00029
Currency
Rand (1961-date)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2.0 g
Diameter
16.21 mm
Thickness
1.47 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#25715
Rarity index
46%

Reverse

Cape Sparrows below denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1/2
T.S.

Engraver: Tommy Sasseen

Edge

Reeded coarsely

Interesting fact

The 1979 South African ½ Cent coin featuring Nicolaas Johannes Diederichs is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation and was instead produced for collectors. Despite its small denomination, the coin is made of bronze and weighs 2.0 grams, making it a unique and interesting addition to any coin collection.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1979  15000 - - - - - -

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