Catalogo
| Emittente | South African Republic |
|---|---|
| Anno | 1874 |
| Tipo | Coin pattern |
| Valore | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Valuta | Transvaal Patterns (1874-1890) |
| Composizione | Bronze |
| Peso | 9.74 g |
| Diametro | 31.75 mm |
| Spessore | 2 mm |
| Forma | Round |
| Tecnica | Milled |
| Orientamento | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | X#Pn2, Hern#T23 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Transvaal`s full coat of arms encircled by pearled border, legend around |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | Latin |
| Legenda del dritto | ZUID AFRIKAANSCHE REPUBLIEK |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Laurel wreath encircling denomination and date |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Latin |
| Legenda del rovescio | EEN PENNY 1874 MUNTSPROEVE |
| Bordo | Smooth |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
1874 - estimated mintage - 5 |
| ID Numisquare | 7871624760 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
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