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1 Penny Orange Free State
1874 year| Bronze | 9.74 g | 30.23 mm |
| Issuer | Orange Free State (South Africa (pre-Union)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1874 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Orange Free State Patterns (1874-1888) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.74 g |
| Diameter | 30.23 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#67485 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Laurel wreath encircling denomination and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EEN
PENNY
1874
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# Pn1)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Penny (Orange Free State) 1874 is that it features a unique design that was never adopted for circulation. The coin was minted as a pattern coin, which means it was created as a trial or sample coin to test the design and production process, but it was ultimately not approved for circulation. As a result, only a small number of these coins were minted, making them highly sought after by collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1874 | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Penny (Orange Free State) 1874 coin.