1893 Sterling Silver Kruger 3 Pence (Tickey) Pendant

1893 ZAR Paul Kruger 3 Pence Silver Pendant

Details:

Year: 1893
Composition: 92.5% Sterling Silver (.925)
Weight: 2.05g 

• The obverse features the left-facing bust of President Paul Kruger, surrounded by the inscription "ZUID AFRIKAANSCHE REPUBLIEK".

• The reverse showcases the large face value "3" inside an open wreath, with the date "1893" clearly displayed above the denomination.

• This historic Tickey is from the Zuid-Afrikaanse Republiek (ZAR) era and was struck at the Pretoria Mint. At some point in its history, it was purposefully modified and converted into a piece of wearable jewelry. 1893 was the first year that these coins were struck in the Pretoria Mint, earlier examples were struck in Berlin Germany

Condition & Specifications:

• It weighs approximately 2.05g (original coin specifications) and is composed of Sterling Silver.

• Its condition is as seen in the provided photos (noting that it has been converted into a pendant).

• This piece contains approximately 1.89g of Fine Silver.

• Collection: Free collection available from Tygervalley.