1892 ZAR Halfcrown Silver
Also known as: 1892 2½ Shilling, South African Two and a Half Shilling, South Africa 2½ or 2/6 Shillings.
The 1892 ZAR Halfcrown Silver is a classic denomination in the ZAR series and features the same intricate design elements by Otto Schultz. Despite a mintage of over 16,000 coins, high-grade examples remain difficult to find, especially in mint state or proof condition.
| Coin Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Hern's Number | Z30 |
| Krause-Mishler Number | KM7 |
| Designer | Otto Schultz |
| Diameter | 32.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Mintage | 16,300 |
| Weight | 14.14 gm |
| Silver Content | 92.5% |
| % of a Troy Ounce | 42% |
| Best Known | MS65 |
| Proofs | Yes |