1896 South Africa Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek ½ Pond Gold Coin RARE Variety

Description: KRUGERANDA SOUGHT-AFTER VARIETY OF RARE Z A R COINAGEHISTORIC & RARE COINAGE IN YOUR HANDSPRESIDENT PAUL KRUGER WAS THE THIRD PRESIDENT OF WHAT WAS THEN KNOWN AS THE ZUID AFRIKAANSCHE REPUBLIEK SOUTH AFRICA'S GREAT RARITIES COINS OF FINE PROVENANCE--------------------------------------------------------------South Africa 1896 Gold 1/2 PondThis scarce and Rare example Boer gold coin shows little circulation wear with the wagon wheel spokes clearly visible.Obverse: Left-facing bust of Paul Kruger, President of the South African Republic, with the inscription "ZUID AFRIKAANSCHE REPUBLIEK" (South African Republic).Reverse: Single-shaft wagon tongue, a symbol of the Great Trek, with the denomination "½ POND" (1/2 Pond) above.Mint: Pretoria MintPurity: 91.67% | Standard Weight: 3.99g | Diameter: 18.00mm | AGW: 0.1176oztMintage: 103,600---A historic South African gold coin featuring Paul Kruger and the iconic wagon tongue, representing the pioneering spirit of the Boer people.Historical Context:The 1/2 Pond gold coin was minted by the South African Republic (Transvaal) during the presidency of Paul Kruger.This 1896 issue was produced during a period of political tension between the Republic and the British Empire, leading to the Second Boer War in 1899.The coin's design reflects the cultural identity and aspirations of the Boer people, as well as their determination to maintain independence.OBVERSE: PRESIDENT STEPHANUS JOHANNES PAULUS (PAUL) KRUGER ("UNCLE PAUL").REVERSE: ARMS OF THE REPUBLIC (SINGLE SHAFT WAGON TONGUE); ONE STAR DIVIDES DENOMINATION AND DATE LEGEND AT TOP WITH ANOTHER STAR AT RIGHT; ROSE WITH FLANKING VINES BENEATH ARMS.Standard coin: CONTAINS 3.994 GRAMS OF .916 FINE GOLD (.1176 OZ AGW) 19 MM IN DIAMETER "Straight Clip" Definition:A straight clip is thought to result when a blanking die (punch) slices through the leading or trailing end of the coin metal strip. This pre-supposes that the ends were trimmed prior to the coil being fed into the blanking press.Another possibility is the blanking die slicing through one side of a strip that is too narrow. This situation might arise if the splitter, which divides the original wide strip into narrower slips, is not positioned right in the middle of the coil.A small percentage of straight clips mark the termination of a planchet taper. This may be where the rollers squeezed the leading or trailing end of the strip down to an abnormally thin gauge.The edge texture of a straight clip is highly variable. It can be smooth, rough, irregular, or serrated in some fashion. This probably reflects a variety of machines employed for the task — shears, saws, guillotines are three possibilities.Please closely Check the photos a this is the coin you are buying -

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