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1 Shilling Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek
| Silver (.925) | 5.65 g | 23.7 mm |
| Issuer | South African Republic (South Africa (pre-Union)) |
|---|---|
| Period | South African Republic (1874-1902) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1892-1897 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Z.A.R. Pond (1874-1902) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 5.65 g |
| Diameter | 23.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.82 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#16031 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Central denomination above date within oak wreath, legend above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Z. AFRIK. REP.
1
SHILLING
1892
Unabridged legend: Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek
Translation: South African Republic
Engraver: Otto Schultz
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Johannes Paulus Kruger (1825-1904) was a prominent Boer leader against British rule and president of the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republic (1883-1902) which later became the Transvaal Colony under British rule and then the Transvaal Province of the Union of South Africa.The coins of the 1892 issue were struck at the Royal Prussian Mint in Berlin, all others were struck at the South African Republic's Mint in Pretoria.
Metal content: Silver 92.5%, Copper 7.5%
Silver content: 5.23 g (0.168 oz ASW)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Shilling (Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek) coin from South African Republic (South Africa (pre-Union)) is that it features a unique design that reflects the country's history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of President Paul Kruger, who was a prominent leader during the late 19th century, while the reverse side features a springbok antelope, which is a symbol of South Africa. The coin's design was created by the renowned British engraver, George William de Saulles, who was known for his work on various coins and medals.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1893 | 137472 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1894 | 366000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1895 | 327380 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1896 | 436780 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1897 | 397300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Shilling (Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek) 1892-1897 coin.
