1 Penny Cape of Good Hope, Copper-Nickel issue

Issuer Cape of Good Hope
Year 1889
Type Coin pattern
Value 1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency
Composition Copper-nickel
Weight 9.1 g
Diameter 30.73 mm
Thickness 1.93 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s) Wolfgang Lauer
In circulation to
Reference(s) X#4, Hern#C5
Obverse description Arms of the Cape of Good Hope (shield with supporters and crest), motto on ribbon below.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CAPE OF GOOD HOPE SPES BONA 1889
(Translation: Good Hope)
Reverse description Oak branch left and Laurel branch right encircling denomination
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering 1 PENNY - · - v
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage 1889 - Proof, estimated mintage - 20
Numisquare ID 3056589970
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