1896 ZAR Halfcrown Silver
Also known as the 1896 2½ Shilling, South African Two and a Half Shilling, or South Africa 2/6.
The 1896 Halfcrown is difficult to find in high quality despite its relatively high mintage. Collectors prize well-preserved examples.
| Coin Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Hern's Number | Z34 |
| Krause-Mishler Number | KM7 |
| Designer | Otto Schultz |
| Diameter | 32.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Mintage | 284,760 |
| Weight | 14.14 gm |
| Silver Content | 92.5% |
| % of a Troy Ounce | 42% |
| Best Known Grade | MS64 |
| Proofs Issued | No |