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2 Pence Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek; Transvaal Pattern
1874 year| Bronze | 10 g | 30.48 mm |
| Issuer | South African Republic (South Africa (pre-Union)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1874 |
| Value | 2 Pence (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Transvaal Patterns (1874-1890) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 30.48 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#62997 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Denomination encircled by pearled border, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EENDRAGT - MAAKT - MAGT
2
PENCE
MUNTSPROEVE
* 1874 *
[* = honeybee(left) & lion's head(right)]
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Pence (Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek; Transvaal Pattern) 1874 from South African Republic (South Africa (pre-Union)) made of Bronze weighing 10g is that it features a unique design that was never adopted as the official currency of the South African Republic. Instead, it was a pattern coin created as a trial or sample, and only a limited number were produced. This makes it a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in the history of South African currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1874 | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pence (Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek; Transvaal Pattern) 1874 coin.
