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2 Shillings Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek
| Silver (.925) | 11.31 g | 28.7 mm |
| Issuer | South African Republic (South Africa (pre-Union)) |
|---|---|
| Period | South African Republic (1874-1902) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1892-1897 |
| Value | 2 Shillings (⅒) |
| Currency | Z.A.R. Pond (1874-1902) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 11.31 g |
| Diameter | 28.7 mm |
| Thickness | 2.16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#4789 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Arms of the South African Republic circled by legend, date and denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ZUID AFRIK. REPUB. 1896
2 SHILLINGS
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: 10.46 g (0.336 oz ASW)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, with a portrait of President Paul Kruger on one side and a springbok antelope on the other. The springbok is a national symbol of South Africa and was chosen to represent the country's rich wildlife and natural resources. The coin's design was created by the renowned South African artist and engraver, G.W. la Niece, and it has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1893 | 106951 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1894 | 173235 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1895 | 149610 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1896 | 353480 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1897 | 147500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Shillings (Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek) 1892-1897 coin.
