1 Penny Cape of Good Hope, Copper-Nickel issue

€81,245.00
IssuerCape of Good Hope
Year1889
TypePattern
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight9.1 g
Dimensions30.73 mm
Thickness1.93 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Wolfgang Lauer
In circulation to
Reference(s) X#4, Hern#C5
Obverse descriptionArms of the Cape of Good Hope (shield with supporters and crest), motto on ribbon below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAPE OF GOOD HOPE SPES BONA 1889
(Translation: Good Hope)
Reverse descriptionOak branch left and Laurel branch right encircling denomination
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1 PENNY - · - v
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1889  - Proof, estimated mintage - 20
Catalog ID3056589970
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