1894 1 Pond South Africa

1894 1 Pond South Africa

Country South Africa – Pre-Union
Period South African Republic (1874-1902)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1892-1900
Value 1 Pond = 20 Shillings (1)
Metal Gold (.917)
Weight 7.99 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness 1.56 mm
Shape Round
Demonetized yes
References KM# 10, Hern# Z44-53
VF

Estimate: $350-$750

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1894 1 Pond South Africa

1894 1 Pond South Africa 1894 1 Pond South Africa

Weight (grams): 7.988

Pure Gold content (grams): 7.322

Fineness: 916.7

Dimensions: Diameter: 22.05 mm; Thickness: 1.52mm

Obverse

Bearded bust of President Johannes Paulus Kruger left, legend around.

Lettering: ZUID AFRIKAANSCHE REPUBLIEK

Translation: South African Republic

Engraver: Otto Schultz

Reverse

Arms of the South African Republic below denomination and date.

Note: wagon tongue varieties exist (see below)

Lettering:
1 POND * 1900 *
EENDRAGT MAAKT MAGT

Translation: Unity makes strength

Engraver: Otto Schultz

Edge

Reeded

Translation: Unity makes strength

Comments

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.

KM#10.1, Hern#Z44 (1892) double shaft on wagon tongue;
KM#10.2, Hern#Z45-53 (1893-1900) single shaft on wagon tongue.

They were stuck by the Prussian Mint in Berlin.