1895 South African Republic Paul Kruger 1 Pond Gold Coin Brooch 22ct Coin, 9ct Brooch 10.7g

1895 South African Republic Paul Kruger 1 Pond Gold Coin Brooch 22ct Coin, 9ct Brooch 10.7g

Up for auction is a rare 1895 South African Republic (ZAR) Paul Kruger One Pond Gold Coin, set in a 9ct gold brooch. This unique historical piece weighs 10.7 grams in total, with the coin itself being 22ct gold.

Details:

• Coin Metal: 22ct Gold (91.67%) (7.98g)
• Brooch Metal: 9ct Gold (37.5%) (2.72g)
• Total Weight: 10.7g
• Coin Diameter: 22.05mm
• Gold Content (Coin): 0.2354 troy ounces
• VAT-Free Investment Coin Brooch

Originally minted in Pretoria in the wake of the Witwatersrand Gold Rush, this ZAR Gold Pond was issued under President Paul Kruger and followed the same specifications as British Sovereigns.

• Obverse: Paul Kruger portrait by Otto Schultz.
• Reverse: Transvaal coat of arms with the Dutch motto EENDRACHT MAAKT MAGT (Unity Makes Strength).

Condition:

• Shows slight edge knocks and slight scratches from circulation.
• The brooch setting is 9ct gold, making it both a collectible and a wearable piece.