1892 ZAR Crown Double Shaft Silver

Also known as: 1892 5 Shilling, South African Five Shilling, or South Africa 5/- Double Shaft Crown.

1892 ZAR five shillings

This extremely rare coin is difficult to find in high quality. With a mintage of just 4,327 and only 25 Proof, it is one of the lowest-produced issues of the ZAR silver crown series.

Coin Specifications
Hern's NumberZ36
Krause-Mishler NumberKM8.2
DesignerOtto Schultz
Diameter38.8 mm
Thickness3.3 mm
Mintage14000
Mintage Proof25
Weight28.3 gm
Silver Content92.5%
% of a Troy Ounce84%
Best KnownMS64
ProofsYes