South Africa. 2 1/2 shillings, 1896 Paul Kruger (No reserve price)

South African Republic – Paul Kruger – 2½ shillings – 1896 Obverse Bearded bust of President Paul Kruger facing left. Surrounding legend: “Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek”. Beaded border. Reverse Arms of the South African Republic, flanked by draped flags and surmounted by an eagle with spread wings. The shield depicts a lion, an armed standing figure and a covered wagon, with an anchor on the central escutcheon. Motto on the ribbon below: “Eendragt maakt magt”. Denomination “2½ shillings” and date 1896 around the upper perimeter, separated by stars. Floral ornament below and a beaded border. References References: KM 7; Hern Z34. Specifications Metal: Silver (.925) Weight: approximately 14.14 g (catalogue specification) Diameter: approximately 32.3 mm (catalogue specification) Mint: Pretoria Date: 1896 Designer: Otto Schultz

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