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1 Pond Burgers Pond; Transvaal Pattern
1874 year| Bronze | 4.3 g | 22.3 mm |
| Issuer | South African Republic (South Africa (pre-Union)) |
|---|---|
| Period | South African Republic (1874-1902) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1874 |
| Value | 1 Pond |
| Currency | Transvaal Patterns (1874-1890) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 22.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#329585 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Flagged shield of arms and banner with eagle above, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ZUID AFRIKAANSCHE REPUBLIEK
Translation: South African Republic
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Struck by Messrs. Heaton and Son of Birmingham, England and official dies used to strike the gold Burgers Pond were used to strike these pieces.(prev. KM#Pn18)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Pond (Burgers Pond; Transvaal Pattern) 1874 from South African Republic (South Africa (pre-Union)) made of Bronze weighing 4.3 g is that it was designed by the renowned engraver and artist, William Wyon, who was also responsible for designing the dies for the first decimal coins of the United Kingdom.
