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1 Pond Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek; Burgers Pond
1874 year| Gold (.917) | 7.95 g | 22.3 mm |
| Issuer | South African Republic (South Africa (pre-Union)) |
|---|---|
| Period | South African Republic (1874-1902) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1874 |
| Value | 1 Pound (1 Pond) |
| Currency | Z.A.R. Pond (1874-1902) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 7.95 g |
| Diameter | 22.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#24472 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Flagged shield of arms and banner with eagle above, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ZUID AFRIKAANSCHE REPUBLIEK
Translation: South African Republic
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The first coin of the South African Republic, some 837 pieces were struck at the mint of Ralph Heaton & Sons, Birmingham, England using alluvial gold from the Lydenburg district. .KM#1.1, Hern#B2 Coarse Beard '8' in date appears to be double-struck;
KM#1.2, Hern#B1 Fine Beard '8' in date appears to be single-struck;
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1874 Burgers Pond coin is that it was the first gold coin to be introduced in South Africa, and it was named after the President of the South African Republic, Thomas François Burgers.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1874 | 695 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pond (Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek; Burgers Pond) 1874 coin.
