1 Penny Cape of Good Hope; Copper-Nickel issue, South Africa

1 Penny Cape of Good Hope; Copper-Nickel issue, South Africa, 1889 obverse image1 Penny Cape of Good Hope; Copper-Nickel issue, South Africa, 1889 reverse image
1 Penny Cape of Good Hope; Copper-Nickel issue coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    South Africa flagSouth Africa
  • Years of Minting:
    1889
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Pattern
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    n/a
1 Penny Cape of Good Hope; Copper-Nickel issue Reference Price

Reference Price

n/a

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Penny Cape of Good Hope; Copper-Nickel issue Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Oak branch left and Laurel branch right encircling denomination

Engraver:

Wolfgang Lauer

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Arms of the Cape of Good Hope (shield with supporters and crest), motto on ribbon below.

Engraver:

Wolfgang Lauer

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

1 Penny Cape of Good Hope; Copper-Nickel issue Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE SPES BONA 1889

Reverse:

1 PENNY - · - v

1 Penny Cape of Good Hope; Copper-Nickel issue Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel

Size

1 Penny Cape of Good Hope; Copper-Nickel issue sizes
  • Weight:9.1 g
  • Diameter:30.73 mm
  • Thickness:1.93 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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