کاتالوگ
| صادرکننده | South African Republic |
|---|---|
| سال | 1874 |
| نوع | Coin pattern |
| ارزش | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| واحد پول | Transvaal Patterns (1874-1890) |
| ترکیب | Bronze |
| وزن | 9.74 g |
| قطر | 31.75 mm |
| ضخامت | 2 mm |
| شکل | Round |
| تکنیک | Milled |
| جهت | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| حکاک(ها) | |
| در گردش تا | |
| مرجع(ها) | X#Pn2, Hern#T23 |
| توضیحات روی سکه | Transvaal`s full coat of arms encircled by pearled border, legend around |
|---|---|
| خط روی سکه | Latin |
| نوشتههای روی سکه | ZUID AFRIKAANSCHE REPUBLIEK |
| توضیحات پشت سکه | Laurel wreath encircling denomination and date |
| خط پشت سکه | Latin |
| نوشتههای پشت سکه | EEN PENNY 1874 MUNTSPROEVE |
| لبه | Smooth |
| ضرابخانه | |
| تیراژ ضرب |
1874 - estimated mintage - 5 |
| شناسه Numisquare | 7871624760 |
| اطلاعات تکمیلی |
Historical Context: The 1874 1 Penny, issued by the Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek (ZAR) under President Thomas François Burgers (1872-1877), marks a critical period in the republic's pursuit of monetary independence. Burgers aimed for a distinct national coinage, commissioning dies from European mints. This "Transvaal Mule" variety underscores the logistical challenges and irregularities of the process, often combining a ZAR reverse die with an existing British obverse. It serves as a tangible artifact of ZAR's nascent sovereignty.
Artistry: Its artistic significance stems from its unique juxtaposition of two design traditions. The obverse typically features a laureate or diademed bust of Queen