1892 ZAR Threepence Silver
Also known as: 1892 Tickey, or 1892 3P South Africa.
The 1892 ZAR Threepence, often referred to as the "Tickey," is a small silver coin with a relatively low mintage. Though it was struck in both business and proof versions, high-grade examples are increasingly difficult to find. The coin is highly collectible and forms part of the classic ZAR coinage series.
| Coin Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Hern's Number | Z5 |
| Krause-Mishler Number | KM3 |
| Designer | Otto Schultz |
| Diameter | 16.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.04 mm |
| Mintage | 24,300 |
| Weight | 1.41 gm |
| Silver Content | 92.5% |
| % of a Troy Ounce | 4.2% |
| Best Known | MS65 |
| Best Proof | PR66 |
| Proofs | Yes |