Burgers Pond Replica - 3 Piece Set 22 Carat Gold
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Product details
| 1/4 oz Krugerrand | 1/4 oz Replica of the fine beard Burgers Pond | 1/4 oz Replica medallion of the coarse beard Burgers Pond | |
| Mass: | 8.482 gram | 8.482 gram | 8.482 gram |
| Diameter: | 22 mm | 22 mm | 22 mm |
| Metal Content: | Au 916.67 Cu 83.33 | Au 916.67 Cu 83.33 | Au 916.67 Cu 83.33 |
| Obverse Die-Sinker: | O Schultz | C Moses | C Moses |
| Reverse Die-Sinker: | CL Steynberg | MJ Scheepers | MJ Scheepers |
| Limieted Edition: | 400 |
With the discovery of alluvial gold in Pilgrims Rest, a mountainous region in the north east of South Africa, President Burgers of the new Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek (South African Republic) took one of the steps towards forming a nation. He realised that some of this gold could be used for providing the Repbliek’s own gold coins. The Burgers Pond became the first official coinage issued by the Repebliek. The bust of the bearded President encircled by his name and the date "1874" was depicted on the obverse of the gold £1. On the reverse the Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek's coat-of-arms was featured.
In 1873, the refined gold was delivered to Ralph, Heaton & Sons in Birmingham for the production of 837 pounds. Sixteen dies and two punches were manufactured by the modeller and engraver of the Royal Mint and the first 695 Burgers Ponde were received on 25 July 1874 with the balance to be ready and dispatched to the Transvaal on the 14 August 1874. Various patterns in bronze and aluminum were also struck.
It was only in 1944 that a Mr A J Ellis of Johannesburg noticed a difference in the striking of the Burgers Pond. The following was noted: FINE BEARD: Burgers’ beard shows one thick front point, then two longer and thinner points followed by three short points. The front of the beard is wavy and the impression of the effigy is very sharp. The burr on the edge of the obverse of the coin shows a double ring.
COARSE BEARD: The beard shows four thick points with the front pair being shorter. The beard is heavier and flatter. The burr is on the edge of the reverse and in addition, the eight in the date "1874" appears to be a double “8".
To commemorate the Burgers Pond two 1 /4 oz replica medallions, one of the fine beard pond and one of the coarse beard pond, have been minted. These two replica medallions are packaged together with a 1/4 oz Krugerrand coin. This set was commissioned by the
South African Gold Coin Exchange.
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