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6 Pence Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek
| Silver (.925) | 2.83 g | 19.35 mm |
| Issuer | South African Republic (South Africa (pre-Union)) |
|---|---|
| Period | South African Republic (1874-1902) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1892-1897 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Z.A.R. Pond (1874-1902) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 19.35 mm |
| Thickness | 1.32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#15452 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Central denomination dividing date within olive wreath, legend above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Z.A.R
18 6 92
Translation: Z.A.R = Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek = 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: 2.62 g (0.084 oz ASW)
Interesting fact
The 6 Pence coin from the South African Republic (1892-1897) was designed by the famous British coin designer, George William de Saulles, who also designed coins for the British Royal Mint.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1893 | 95530 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1894 | 168000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1895 | 178640 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1896 | 205480 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1897 | 220000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Pence (Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek) 1892-1897 coin.
