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The 1894 South African Republic (ZAR) "Pipe & Hat" silver shilling is a rare, historically significant item featuring Paul Kruger with an engraved hat and pipe, often attributed to Boer prisoner-of-war craftsmanship. These are frequently modified, "hobo nickel" style coins, with genuine, high-grade examples (often 2-shilling, but 1-shilling exist) highly sought after by collectors.
Key Details regarding 1894 "Pipe & Hat" Coins:
Origin: The "Pipe & Hat" (or sometimes "Hat and Pipe") modifications are typically not original mint-struck designs, but rather hand-etched,, sometimes referred to as hobo nickels or Boer War souvenirs.
Design Modification: The standard 1894 ZAR coin shows President Paul Kruger, but this version features him smoking a pipe and wearing a hat.
Denominations: While 1-shilling coins exist, the "Pipe & Hat" motif is commonly associated with 2-shilling (2/-, or "2 Shillings") silver coins from 1894.
Significance: These are considered scarce,, with some identified as being produced or modified during the Boer War period.
Authenticity Note: Because these were altered after leaving the mint, the value depends on the quality of the engraving and the condition of the underlying 1894 coin.
For specific valuation, collectors look for detailed engravings and minimal damage to the original coin's date and denomination.
