5 Shillings Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek

Issuer South African Republic
Year 1892
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 5 Shillings = 1 Crown (1/4)
Currency Z.A.R. Pond (1874-1902)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 28.28 g
Diameter 38.8 mm
Thickness 3.3 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) Otto Schultz
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#8, Hern#Z36, Z37
Obverse description Bearded bust of President Johannes Paulus Kruger left, legend around.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ZUID AFRIKAANSCHE REPUBLIEK
(Translation: South African Republic)
Reverse description Arms of the South African Republic below denomination and date. Note: wagon shaft varieties exist (see below)
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering 5 SHILLINGS * 1892 * EENDRAGT MAAKT MAGT
(Translation: Unity makes strength)
Edge Reeded
Mint
Mintage 1892 - KM# 8.1, Hern#Z37; single shaft - 14 000
1892 - KM# 8.2, Hern#Z36 double shaft, Proof - 25
1892 - KM# 8.2, Hern#Z36; double shaft - 4 327
Numisquare ID 1919797520
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