
1900 - Blank Sixpence with rim - Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek - Pres. Paul Kruger Series - R1 Start
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1900 - BLANK SIXPENCE - WITH RIM
ZUID AFRIKAANSCHE REPUBLIEK
PRESIDENT PAUL KRUGER SERIES
Having the coin weighed at a Jeweller, the reading was 2.82 grams.
According to the 1974 book by Elias Levine
"The Coinage and Counterfeits of the Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek"
he says on page 83:
"It is highly unlikely that anyone went to the trouble of actually manufacturing forgeries of the minor blanks, but there are some instances of similar blanks being offered or sold to collectors as genuine pieces. (The weight of the the blank sixpence) is 2.8276 grammes with a tolerance of 0.02 grammes. The coin has a blank rim, viz. the milled edge is only introduced at the time of the final striking process".
Since the coin weight is spot-on and the blank rim is present, it would seem that the chances of this coin being genuine are quite high, especially since it was bought from a reputable dealer.
Rare to find in any condition
Market Value for Extra Fine
R25 000-00