Halfpond, Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek, 1897, Gold
Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek(ZAR), Halfpond, 1897, Gold, President Kruger Series(1892 to 1897)
Coin Specifications
Country | Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek(ZAR), South Africa | |
Year | 1897 ( 1892 – 1897) | |
Value | HalfPond | |
Metal | Gold 0.91667, Copper 0.0833(Gold content - 3.66gm) | |
Weight | 3.994gm | |
Diameter | 19.40mm | |
Thickness | 1.55mm | |
Obverse Design | 1893 SS to 1897 - Otto Schultz (unsigned) | |
Reverse Design | Otto Schultz (unsigned) | |
Shape | Round | |
Demonetized | Yes | |
Obverse | Portrait of President Paul Kruger Lettering: ZUID AFRIKAANSCHE REPUBLIEK | |
Reverse | Single Shaft (SS) Lettering: ½ Pond * 1897 * EENDRAGT MAAKT MAGT | |
Edge | Reeded | |
Mintage | ||
| Mintage | Proof Mintage |
1892 DS | 10,150 | 20 |
1893 SS | / | None |
1894 | 39,187 | 3 Prooflike |
1895 | 134,974 | None |
1896 | 103,600 | None |
1897 | 75,074 | None |
Forgeries are known for 1892 and 1894 halfponds.