1896 Two-and-half Shillings MS Values

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Melt: $28.57 (0.4205 oz Silver)

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1896 Two-and-half Shillings MS Values

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up This coin is made of Silver and has a current melt value of $28.57

Obverse: Bust facing left

Basic Information

GSID:

397991

Coin Date:

1896

Denomination:

2 1/2 Shil / Two-and-half Shillings

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Pretoria

Mintage:

285,000

Coinage Type:

South Africa Zar Coinage

Coinage Years:

1892-1897

Composition:

Silver

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.925

Weight:

14.138 gr

Weight:

0.4545 oz

Precious Metal Weight:

0.4205 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Obverse Lettering:

ZUID AFRIKAANSCHE REPUBLIEK

Reverse Lettering:

2 1/2 SHILLINGS, EENDRAGT, MAAKT, MAGT, 1896

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