A beautiful opportunity to acquire a matching pair of 1969 South African Silver Proof R1 coins, accompanied by their original South African Mint envelopes.
What makes this pair particularly attractive is the natural-looking multicoloured/rainbow toning visible around the rims and reeded edges, showing shades of blue, violet, turquoise and gold.
The photographs capture this colouring particularly well along the edges.
LOT INCLUDES
2 × 1969 South African R1 coins
Silver Proof issues
2 × original South African Mint envelopes
Both coins dated 1969
Attractive toning/patina
Striking rainbow colouring around the rims and edges
COIN DETAILS
Country: South Africa
Year: 1969
Denomination: 1 Rand (R1)
Metal: Silver
Finish: Proof
Obverse: Portrait with SOUTH AFRICA 1969
Reverse: South African Coat of Arms with 1 R denomination
ORIGINAL SA MINT ENVELOPES
An especially appealing feature of this lot is the inclusion of two period South African Mint envelopes, each displaying the bilingual:
SUID-AFRIKAANSE MUNT / SOUTH AFRICAN MINT
logo and Coat of Arms.
The original envelopes add considerably to the presentation and historical character of this vintage pair.
BEAUTIFUL RAINBOW TONING
Both coins display age-related toning, with particularly attractive rainbow-like colours around portions of the rims and reeded edges.
Please note that toning can appear different depending on lighting and viewing angle. The photographs have been provided so bidders can assess the colour, surfaces and overall condition for themselves.
CONDITION
These are vintage proof coins and show toning, patina and surface marks/imperfections consistent with age and storage.
No numerical grade is being claimed.
Please study all photographs carefully before bidding. The photographs form an important part of the description and show the actual pair being offered.
A VERY ATTRACTIVE VINTAGE SOUTH AFRICAN PAIR
Two 1969 Silver Proof R1 coins, two original SA Mint envelopes, and beautiful colourful edge toning make this a distinctive lot for collectors of South African silver, proof coins, R1 issues and original Mint material.
Both coins are being offered together as one lot.
