Z.A. Republic: P. Kruger President
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Form: |
Circular with attached loop. |
By: |
? |
Date: |
c1895 |
Ref: |
AM: 182; Hern: 410; ME: South African Republic 11; Laidlaw: 0063; |
Variations: |
Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
27.0 mm |
Silvered Base Metal |
6.7 gm |
$10 |
27.6 mm |
Bronzed Base Metal |
6.6 gm |
$10 |
27.0 mm |
Base Metal |
6.7 gm |
$10 |
27.6 mm |
Base Metal (variety) |
5.6 gm |
$10 |
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Edge: |
Plain
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Obverse: |
Bust of Paul Kruger facing left (same style as Z.A.R. coinage)
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Reverse: |
In the middle across: “P. KRÜGER / PRESIDENT”. Legend: “ZUID AFRIKAANSCHE REPUBLIEK”
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Notes: |
Crudely cast in a poor quality base metal alloy probably using a mould made from a ZAR two shilling piece. Often found with a nick at the top where the loop has broken off.
An uncommon variety exists. Minor changes to both sides. Most notably a stop has been added at the foot of the obverse. |