South Africa. 2 1/2 shillings, 1896 Paul Kruger (No reserve price)
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Silver (.925) 2½ shillings coin from the South African Republic, dated 1896, featuring Paul Kruger on the obverse and the republic’s arms on the reverse, minted in Pretoria, weight approx. 14.14 g and diameter approx. 32.3 mm, KM 7 and Hern Z34.
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South African Republic – Paul Kruger – 2½ shillings – 1896
Obverse
Bearded bust of President Paul Kruger facing left. Surrounding legend: “Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek”. Beaded border.
Reverse
Arms of the South African Republic, flanked by draped flags and surmounted by an eagle with spread wings. The shield depicts a lion, an armed standing figure and a covered wagon, with an anchor on the central escutcheon.
Motto on the ribbon below: “Eendragt maakt magt”. Denomination “2½ shillings” and date 1896 around the upper perimeter, separated by stars. Floral ornament below and a beaded border.
References
References: KM 7; Hern Z34.
Specifications
Metal: Silver (.925)
Weight: approximately 14.14 g (catalogue specification)
Diameter: approximately 32.3 mm (catalogue specification)
Mint: Pretoria
Date: 1896
Designer: Otto Schultz
South African Republic – Paul Kruger – 2½ shillings – 1896
Obverse
Bearded bust of President Paul Kruger facing left. Surrounding legend: “Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek”. Beaded border.
Reverse
Arms of the South African Republic, flanked by draped flags and surmounted by an eagle with spread wings. The shield depicts a lion, an armed standing figure and a covered wagon, with an anchor on the central escutcheon.
Motto on the ribbon below: “Eendragt maakt magt”. Denomination “2½ shillings” and date 1896 around the upper perimeter, separated by stars. Floral ornament below and a beaded border.
References
References: KM 7; Hern Z34.
Specifications
Metal: Silver (.925)
Weight: approximately 14.14 g (catalogue specification)
Diameter: approximately 32.3 mm (catalogue specification)
Mint: Pretoria
Date: 1896
Designer: Otto Schultz
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Country/province
South Africa
Year/period and variation
2 1/2 shillings, 1896 Paul Kruger
Condition
Ungraded
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