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1 Penny - Victoria Griqua Town Pattern ND
1890 year| Bronze | 10.63 g | 30.99 mm |
| Issuer | Griquatown (South Africa (pre-Union)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1890 |
| Value | 1 Penny (0.01) |
| Currency | Griqua Town Patterns (1890) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.63 g |
| Diameter | 30.99 mm |
| Thickness | 2.16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#52577 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Emblem of the London Missionary Society, a dove flying with an olive branch in its beak, with legend above and below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* GRIQUA *
TOWN
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. No circulation coins were ever struck from this series.(previously KM# Pn6)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Penny - Victoria (Griqua Town Pattern) ND (1890) from Griquatown (South Africa (pre-Union)) made of Bronze weighing 10.63 g is that it features a unique design that was only used for a short period of time. The coin was minted during a time of transition for South Africa, as the country was moving towards unification, and the Griqua Town Pattern coins were a symbol of the changing political landscape. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Victoria on one side and a wreath of leaves on the other, and its bronze composition makes it stand out from other coins of the time. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and its unique design and historical significance make it an interesting fact for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1890) | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Penny - Victoria (Griqua Town Pattern) ND (1890) coin.