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½ Pond Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek
| Gold (.917) | 3.99 g | 19.4 mm |
| Issuer | South African Republic (South Africa (pre-Union)) |
|---|---|
| Period | South African Republic (1874-1902) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1892-1897 |
| Value | ½ Pound (½ Pond) |
| Currency | Z.A.R. Pond (1874-1902) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 3.99 g |
| Diameter | 19.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.55 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#29506 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 54% |
Reverse
Arms of the South African Republic below denomination and date.
Note: wagon tongue varieties exist (see below)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
½ POND * 1892 *
EENDRAGT MAAKT MAGT
Translation: Unity makes strength
Engraver: Otto Schultz
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Johannes Paulus Kruger (1825-1904) was a prominent Boer leader against British rule and president of the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republic (1883-1902) which later became the Transvaal Colony under British rule and then the Transvaal Province of the Union of South Africa.KM#9.1, Hern#Z38 (1892) double shaft on wagon tongue;
KM#9.2, Hern#Z39-43 (1893-97) single shaft on wagon tongue.
They were stuck by the Prussian Mint in Berlin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Pond coin from the South African Republic is that it was designed by the famous British coin designer, George William de Saulles, who also designed coins for the British Royal Mint.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1894 | 39184 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1895 | 134974 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1896 | 103600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1897 | 75074 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Pond (Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek) 1892-1897 coin.
