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2½ Shillings Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek
| Silver (.925) (92.5% Ag, 7.5% Cu) | 14.14 g | 32.3 mm |
| Issuer | South African Republic (South Africa (pre-Union)) |
|---|---|
| Period | South African Republic (1874-1902) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1892-1897 |
| Value | 2½ Shillings = ½ Crown (⅛) |
| Currency | Z.A.R. Pond (1874-1902) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (92.5% Ag, 7.5% Cu) |
| Weight | 14.14 g |
| Diameter | 32.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2.32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#21288 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Arms of the South African Republic below denomination and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2½ SHILLINGS * 1892 *
EENDRAGT MAAKT MAGT
Translation: Unity makes strength
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.
Silver content: 13.08 g (0.421 oz ASW)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was designed by the renowned South African artist and engraver, G.W. Sauer. The obverse features a portrait of President Paul Kruger, while the reverse depicts a springbok antelope, which is a symbol of South Africa. The coin's design was meant to reflect the country's rich wildlife and natural resources.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1893 | 134800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1894 | 135012 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1895 | 182336 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1896 | 284760 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1897 | 149160 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Shillings (Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek) 1892-1897 coin.
