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South Africa: Republic Proof Penny 1892,...
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Description
A Gorgeous Red Proof Penny of 1892
Republic Proof Penny 1892, KM2, Hern-Z1 (est. 20 struck), PR65 RB NGC, a glowing lavender-red Gem Proof. Hern states that "USA graded coins need to be certified by South African experts!" (the exclamation point is his) . . . but who could question this NGC-certified coin, with its mirrored fields having the orange-peel texture that is found only on proofs, the fully struck portrait and fully struck details in the reverse shield (even the tiniest elements of the design are visible), the squared-off lettering and digits, the crisply struck elongated beading around the knife-blade-sharp rims, as well as the reflective plain edge? A truly beautiful and absolutely authentic example of this rarity, surely among the finest known -- in all, a superb classic coin from this formative period in South Africa's turbulent history.Metal: Bronze
Diameter: 30.00mm
Mintage: 6
More information about South African Coins. See also: South Africa.
Auction Info
2011 September Long Beach Signature World & Ancient Coins Auction #3015 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
September, 2011
7th-12th
Wednesday-Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 21
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