1893 Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek (ZAR) – 6 Pence .925 Silver Coin
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A scarce silver coin from the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek (South African Republic), struck in 1893 at the Berlin Mint. The obverse features the left-facing bust of President Paul Kruger, engraved by Otto Schultz. The reverse displays the denomination 6 within a decorative wreath, with the legend Z.A.R above and the date below.
Issuer: Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek (South African Republic)
Year: 1893
Denomination: 6 Pence
Composition: Silver (.925), Copper (.075)
Weight: 2.83 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Edge: Reeded
Mint: Berlin, Germany
Catalog References: KM#4, Hern Z13Z16
The 6 Pence was part of the early silver coinage of the South African Republic, symbolizing its sovereignty before the Anglo-Boer War. With a relatively modest mintage of ~130,000 pieces, it remains a desirable coin for collectors of South African numismatics.