1894 ZAR Half Crown Silver
Also known as the 1894 2½ Shilling, South African Two and a Half Shilling, or South Africa 2/6.
The 1894 Half Crown is considered difficult to find in high-grade condition. With a mintage of 135,012, this coin remains desirable among collectors of early ZAR silver issues.
| Coin Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Hern's Number | Z32 |
| Krause-Mishler Number | KM7 |
| Designer | Otto Schultz |
| Diameter | 32.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Mintage | 135,012 |
| Weight | 14.14 gm |
| Silver Content | 92.5% |
| Silver Weight (Troy Ounce) | 42% |
| Best Known | MS65 |
| Proofs | No |