🚂 1995 R1 Silver Protea – Open Train Window RARE VARIANT | Industrial Revolution | Proof Coin | SA

🚂 1995 R1 Silver Protea Open Train Window RARE VARIANT | Industrial Revolution | Proof Coin | SA Mint Box & COA #00890

💎 RARE DIE VARIATION | PROOF QUALITY | MINT SEALED | LOW NUMBERED COA

🔹 Description:

Offered here is a highly sought-after 1995 R1 Silver Protea Proof Coin from the South African Mints iconic Protea Series, commemorating the Industrial Revolution. This coin features the RARE open train window variation a known die difference from the standard version, missing the windowpane on the train.

This is a true collectors item:

• Open Window variety (scarcer version)

• Original presentation box

• Certificate of Authenticity (#00890 of 10,000)

• Factory-sealed capsule never opened

• Proof mirror finish with excellent detail

🔹 Specifications:

• Year: 1995

• Denomination: R1

• Metal Content: 92.5% Silver (Sterling)

• Mass: 15.00 g

• Diameter: 32.7 mm

• Finish: Proof

• Mintage: Limited to 10,000

• Obverse Design: AL Sutherland (Protea flower)

• Reverse Design: B Hartland (Industrial theme with train and gear)

🔹 Variation Highlight Open Train Window

This version does not have a windowpane or frame detail in the train window a key distinguishing feature. Most 1995 R1 Proteas feature a closed window, making this open window variant significantly rarer and more collectible.

🔹 Condition:

• Proof finish in exceptional condition

• Housed in its original sealed capsule

• Includes full presentation box and COA (#00890)

• Very minor toning around edges (typical of natural silver aging)

  
  

  🎯 Ideal For:

  Collectors of:

  • SA Protea Series

  • South African Mint rarities

  • Die variety coins

  • Historical and industrial-themed numismatics

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  🛤 Add a rare piece of South Africas numismatic story to your collection the open window makes all the difference.