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1 Penny Cape of Good Hope; Copper-Nickel issue
1889 year| Copper-nickel | 9.1 g | 30.73 mm |
| Issuer | Cape of Good Hope (South Africa (pre-Union)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1889 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 9.1 g |
| Diameter | 30.73 mm |
| Thickness | 1.93 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#81245 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Oak branch left and Laurel branch right encircling denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
PENNY
- · -
v
Engraver: Wolfgang Lauer
Edge
Plain
Comment
Struck by Messrs. Otto Nolte and Co., Berlin, these pieces can most easily be described as salesman samples, tendered to solicit business. It is doubtful whether they were actually struck in the year dated on the coin.(previously KM# Pn4)
Interesting fact
The Cape of Good Hope Pattern 1 Penny coin from 1889 is a rare and unique coin that features a distinctive design error. The coin was minted with a misprinted date, showing the year "1889" instead of "1890," making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Penny (Cape of Good Hope; Copper-Nickel issue) 1889 coin.