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1 Penny Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek; Transvaal Pattern
1890 year| Bronze | 9.48 g | 30.48 mm |
| Issuer | South African Republic (South Africa (pre-Union)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1890 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Transvaal Patterns (1874-1890) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.48 g |
| Diameter | 30.48 mm |
| Thickness | 2.18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#58583 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Oak branch left and laurel branch right, flanking denomination, a small V below wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
PENNY
- · -
v
Edge
Plain
Comment
Struck by Messrs. Otto Nolte and Co., BerlinInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Penny (Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek; Transvaal Pattern) 1890 from South African Republic (South Africa (pre-Union)) made of Bronze weighing 9.48 g is that it was designed by the renowned British artist and engraver, George William de Saulles. De Saulles was known for his work on various coins and medals, including the famous Krugerrand gold coin. The Pattern 1 Penny features a portrait of President Paul Kruger on the obverse and a springbok antelope on the reverse, which has become a symbol of South Africa.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 V | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Penny (Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek; Transvaal Pattern) 1890 coin.
