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💞1983 SHORT PROOF SET IN LONG PROOF BOX INCLUDE SILVER 80% R1 LOW MINTAGE
The image shows a 1983 South Africa Proof Coin Set, presented in its original red South African Mint display case. The set includes all the standard coinage for that year.Â
Set Details
Year of Issue: 1983
Mint: South African Mint
Mintage: Only 6,835 of this specific proof set were minted.
Composition: The R1 coin in this set is a silver proof coin, while the other coins are made from base metals.
Coins Included: The set typically contains eight coins, from the half-cent up to the one Rand (R1) coin.
R1 Coin: Features the Coat of Arms of South Africa on the obverse and a Springbok antelope on the reverse. It also includes the motto "Soli Deo Gloria" ("Glory to God alone").
Lower Denominations: The set includes the 50c, 20c, 10c, 5c, 2c, 1c, and 1/2c coins, each with different South African wildlife or flora designs (e.g., sparrows on the 1c coin, a protea flower on the 20c).Â
Value and Collectability
The value of this set can vary based on its condition. Proof sets are generally more valuable to collectors than circulated coins. The mintage of only 6,835 makes it a more sought-after item. Online listings for these sets can range from approximately R750 to R900, depending on the seller, condition.