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MTB ZAR Pattern coins

Category:  Pattern Coins
Owner:  morganthebrave
Last Modified:  10/27/2017
  
Set Description
From 1874 to 1890, South Africa was an established colonial settlement that was on the verge of capitulating into a self run government. At the time there were four provinces that held a level of autonomy and local authority. The four provinces - The Cape, Transvaal, Orange Free state and Natal as well as a small established in Northern Cape where a population known as the Griqua people lived, had sample coins made by Wolfgang Lauer of Nurenburg and solicited by Otto Nolte of Berlin. Each province or area of governance proposed different coin designs with prominence towards a 1 Penny/ 2 Pence template. The Missionary station in Griquatown made several other proposals but Otto Nolte proposed the majority designs in a similar template.

Set Goals
To obtain a sample of each denomination, of each province and of each grade of Mint State and Proof patterns is excessively challenging for patterns that have only 10 or less in existence. The collection covers all the four provinces of South Africa and includes a few well graded Griquatown patterns with several having no official date stamped on them. In the collection are some really unique pattern coins namely the 5s Aluminum and Pond depicting President Burgers. There is a unique copper-nickel Cape Of Good Hope Penny and a few selective Orange Free State pennies that have beautiful green and orange hue colours.
Please note that the majority of statistics depicted have used an extensive amount of information from pattern coin catalogs and other reference using the Krause world coins catalog.
Although the Krause world coin catalog book is used by NGC as the major source of referencing. It is currently challenging when NGC provide grading that has limited references to weight and other specifications as many patterns have variations in weight. This results in South African Numismatics speculating the NGC grade in comparison to a catalog which accounts for weight, size and composition thus expanding on the South African range of patterns.

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View Coin Province of the Transvaal SOUTH AFRICA Transvaal 1874 to 1890 PENNY 1874 S.africa ZAR "1 PENNY" KM-PNA1 NGC MS 64 RB In this group there are 4 patterns (T20,T21T22 and T26) that are differentiated by weight, diameter and thickness. The same dies were used resulting in a clear "1" denomination on the reverse and includes "Penny" written below the number. The thickest been 4.83 mm and mass of 24.78 gm and the lightest 10.09 mg and a thickness of just 1.91 mm. 2 patterns have an estimate of 100 been made (T20 and T22) and 2 have no records of how many had been made (T21 and T26). The obverse of the coin has the Transvaal coat of arms (flags) and the reverse depicts the numeral and a reference in Dutch "Eeendragt Maak Mag" which in the english language means "Unity is strength".
View Coin Province of the Transvaal SOUTH AFRICA Transvaal Bronze PENNY 1890 S.africa ZAR BRONZE KM-pna22 NGC PF 63 RB One pattern exists of the Transvaal dated 1890. There is an estimated 100 pieces in existence however both NGC and PCGS only indicate a smaller percentage have been graded (21 to 30). Given the huge number (100) it is difficult to imagine that numbers of 50 or more actually exist. Grades have known to have reached PF66 (only know of two) but throughout the ZAR series majority grades range from XF up to a high of PF65 (Rare and in this collection!). The obv features the Transvaal coat of arms and the reverse has a oak and laurel branch circling the denomination. There is a small "V" below the two branches. The coin composition is Bronze. The diameter is 30.48 mm, weight 9.48 gm and the thickness 2.18 mm. The coin appearance is a red/brown in nature and the motive is not cluttered which makes the pattern fairly elegant and of a good hand size. In this collection there are 4 proof (PF65 to PF63) and 3 Mint State (MS65 to MS64). All are of the Red brown colour.
View Coin Province of the Transvaal SOUTH AFRICA PENNY 1890 S.africa ZAR BRONZE NGC PF 64 RB
View Coin Province of the Transvaal SOUTH AFRICA PENNY 1890 S.africa ZAR BRONZE NGC MS 64 RB
View Coin Province of the Transvaal SOUTH AFRICA Transvaal Coat of Arms PENNY 1890 S.africa ZAR BRONZE PCGS MS 64 Red Brown The Transvaal Coat of Arms is a very colourful display with the "die Vier Kleur" the four colour flag, a picture of a lion, Boer (Farmer) and an ox wagon encircled by an eagle
View Coin Province of the Transvaal SOUTH AFRICA PENNY 1890 S.africa ZAR BRONZE NGC PF 64 RB
View Coin Province of the Transvaal SOUTH AFRICA PENNY 1890 S.africa ZAR BRONZE NGC MS 65 RB Finest known
View Coin Province of the Transvaal SOUTH AFRICA Transvaal 1874 to 1890 Bronze 2P 1874 S.africa ZAR BRONZE KM-pna5 NGC MS 63 RB A unique 2 pattern coin in the series that is predominantly made up of 1 penny denominations. In this series it is rare to obtain a proof with the majority graded as mint state. The obv depicts the Transvaal coat of arms with the Dutch wording "Zuid Afrkaansche Republiek" translated into English this means "South African Republic". On the reverse is the lettering "Eendragt maakt magt" translated it means "Unity is strength". The two small mint marks on the reverse (flanking the date) depict a honeybee and a lion's head. The coin mass is 10.9 mg (fairly light), diameter of 30.48 mm and a thickness of 1.91 mm. In the collection there are MS62BN ranging up to MS64RB (brown to red brown seems the natural colour of the coin and there are no reports of alternative colors listed). Uniquely there is one PF64Bn in the collection. Hern's book references that only 50 were ever made.
View Coin Province of the Transvaal SOUTH AFRICA 2P 1874 S.africa ZAR BRONZE NGC MS 64 RB
View Coin Province of the Transvaal SOUTH AFRICA 2P 1874 S.africa ZAR BRONZE NGC MS 62 BN
View Coin Province of the Transvaal SOUTH AFRICA 2P 1874 S.africa ZAR BRONZE PCGS MS 64 Brown
View Coin Province of the Transvaal SOUTH AFRICA 2P 1874 S.africa ZAR BRONZE PCGS PF 64 Brown
View Coin Province of the Transvaal SOUTH AFRICA 2P 1874 S.africa ZAR BRONZE NGC MS 64 BN
View Coin Province of the Transvaal SOUTH AFRICA 2P 1874 S.africa ZAR BRONZE NGC MS 62 BN
View Coin Province of the Transvaal SOUTH AFRICA POND 1874 S.africa ZAR BRONZE - LARGE DATE NGC MS 62 BN An extremely rare pattern piece of which there are single digit figures reported (perhaps 5 or less in this range)! Only 3 recorded in NGC with 2 graded MS62 (Highest) and one at AU55. These are the original patterns used for the Gold Burgers Ponds made in 1874. The Hern's catalogue references that there are several variations of this pattern (Struck by Heaton & Son in England) with a few having large and small dates, 2 flagpoles only instead of 3, struck in different material (silver, copper, aluminum, brass) and changes in the beard on the obverse.
The obverse depicts President Burgers portrait with his name overarching on the top of the coin. Legend has it that President Burger made the decision to produce gold coins with the bust of him on the obverse without the consent of the committee. This sparked severe criticism and the committee who opposed any further coinage been issued with President Burgers bust on it. The majority of these gold Ponds was seen as a novelty by the citizens and only a few years later (as gold had not yet been discovered in the Transvaal) due to the scarcity of gold, did the coinage start to be circulated. The obverse is the Transvaal coat of arms. The composition of the coin is Bronze, the mass varies with the different patterns (4.27 down to 4.18 mg), thickness at 1.78mm and the diameter 22.23mm (similar in size to the gold Pond produced in 1874).
View Coin Province of the Transvaal SOUTH AFRICA 5S 1874 S.africa ZAR ALUMINUM - REEDED EDGE NGC PF 61 Only 5 estimated each of the two types of aluminum 5 shillings (Crown) are thought to exist. The difference between the two is purely the weight, diameter and size of the coin. The coins are fairly light been aluminum. The same dies were used. President Burgers bust is on the obverse and the Transvaal coat of Arms on the reverse. There are silver and bronze gilt patterns and, although very similar at first glance, the difference in the design do vary (reeded, smooth edge, smaller size with different sized dates etc). In my opinion, any aluminum coin able to grade in a proof state is remarkable as aluminum seems to produce poor quality coinage.
View Coin Province of the Transvaal SOUTH AFRICA PENNY 1890 S.africa ZAR BRONZE NGC PF 65 RB A high graded 1890 pattern coin with a great tone.
View Coin Province of the Orange Free State SOUTH AFRICA PENNY 1874 S.africa ORANGE FREE STATE BRONZE NGC PF 62 BN
View Coin Province of the Orange Free State SOUTH AFRICA Orange Free State PENNY 1874 S.africa ORANGE FREE STATE BRONZE NGC MS 64 RD There are two pattern types listed in the Hern's catalogue with variations in size, weight and thickness. There is no change in the design or the metal (Bronze). The obverse is the Coat of Arms of the Orange Free State Province that has three bugles, a orange tree in the middle with the words "Oranje Vrij Staat" written in Dutch. The mint mark at the bottom are of a face and a lion. There is no clear understanding why these two mint marks had been used or if they had been requested.
On the reverse is an oak and laurel branch surrounding the denomination (In Dutch) "Een" one, with the words "Penny" and the date below. At the bottom, in Dutch the wording "Muntspreove" proof mint. The weight between the coins are significant with the lighter coin only weighing 9.74 and the second 24.98 (almost triple the weight of the first). Mintage estimated figures for the lighter coin is estimated at 100 and the thicker coin unknown. Although the book suggests 100 minted. As a collector I have found that the 1874 coin the hardest to acquire thus, in my opinion there are far less than noted in the catalogue. I note that there is one higher grade but in the RD colour only 2 graded.
View Coin Province of the Orange Free State SOUTH AFRICA Orange Free State PENNY 1874 S.africa ORANGE FREE STATE BRONZE NGC PF 63 BN The Coat of Arms of the Orange Free State.
An Orange tree (showing several oranges on) above three bugles. although oranges do grow in the Free State the name of the province was derived from the Orange river that is in the province. The river colour is orange from the type of soil washed down from the mountains.
View Coin Province of the Orange Free State SOUTH AFRICA PENNY 1874 S.africa ORANGE FREE STATE BRONZE NGC PROOF Details
View Coin Province of the Orange Free State SOUTH AFRICA PENNY 1888 S.africa ORANGE FREE STATE BRONZE - PLAIN SHIELD NGC PF 64 RB There are several 1888 patterns listed in the Hern's catalogue. The first patterns of the 1888 series have an indentation on both sides of the shield while the later issues patterns have none. In this collection there are both kinds with a listing of 3 types (Hern's catalogue lists several varieties). The major differences through the Orange Free state 1888 series is the change to the shield on the obverse. Please note that all the obverse patterns have a palm and laurel branch encircling and the words in Dutch "Oranje Vrijstaat" at the top. At the bottom on the banner is the wording in Dutch "Gedult en Moet" patience and courage.
The following OFS patterns are listed in this category:
1). KM-PN9 with the lowest grade of PF62BN and a high of PF64RB. A total of 4 patterns listed.
2). Next there is only one listed in this collection of a KM-PN14 pattern graded PF63BN.
3). The biggest collection listed is of the KM-PN13 ranging from Unc details (altered surface - in my opinion a beautiful coin!) to a high of PF65BN. A unique graded MS65RB stands out. There is 8 listed in this collection.
Mintage figures estimated are around 100 to 50 depending on the pattern type. As mentioned before, little evidence currently exists that there are indeed 100 samples out there to support the theory/ claim. In my opinion less than 50 samples or less are still in existence.
On the reverse an oak and laurel branch encircle the denomination. A "V" mintmark is located at the bottom were the branches meet.
View Coin Province of the Orange Free State SOUTH AFRICA PENNY 1888 S.africa ORANGE FREE STATE BRONZE - ELEGANT SHIELD NGC PF 62 BN The Orange Free State pattern penny. Bought ungraded. Graded PF 62. A fine looking coin. Darkly toned but good details.
View Coin Province of the Orange Free State SOUTH AFRICA PENNY 1888 S.africa ORANGE FREE STATE BRONZE - PLAIN SHIELD NGC MS 63 BN
View Coin Province of the Orange Free State SOUTH AFRICA PENNY 1888 S.africa ORANGE FREE STATE BRONZE - PLAIN SHIELD NGC PF 63 BN
View Coin Province of the Orange Free State SOUTH AFRICA PENNY 1888 S.africa ORANGE FREE STATE BRONZE - ELEGANT SHIELD NGC PF 64 RB
View Coin Province of the Orange Free State SOUTH AFRICA PENNY 1888 S.africa ORANGE FREE STATE BRONZE - ELEGANT SHIELD NGC PF 63 BN
View Coin Province of the Orange Free State SOUTH AFRICA PENNY 1888 S.africa ORANGE FREE STATE BRONZE - ELEGANT SHIELD NGC PF 63 BN
View Coin Province of the Orange Free State SOUTH AFRICA PENNY 1888 S.africa ORANGE FREE STATE BRONZE - PLAIN SHIELD PCGS PF 65 Brown A high grade coin
View Coin Province of the Orange Free State SOUTH AFRICA PENNY 1888 S.africa ORANGE FREE STATE BRONZE - PLAIN SHIELD NGC PF 65 RB 2nd highest grade shared with 3 others.

One higher at PF66
View Coin Province of the Orange Free State SOUTH AFRICA PENNY 1888 S.africa ORANGE FREE STATE BRONZE - PLAIN SHIELD PCGS PF 62 Brown
View Coin Province of the Orange Free State SOUTH AFRICA PENNY 1888 S.africa ORANGE FREE STATE BRONZE - DOUBLE PIEFORT NGC PF 63 BN '
View Coin Province of the Orange Free State SOUTH AFRICA PENNY 1888 S.africa ORANGE FREE STATE BRONZE - PLAIN SHIELD NGC PF 63 RB Some black discolouration on the obverse of the coin provide that "old" authenticity look.
View Coin The Province of the Orange Free State South Africa PENNY 1888 S.AFRICA OFS KM-PN11 BRONZE NGC MS 64 RB
View Coin Province of the Orange Free State SOUTH AFRICA PENNY 1888 S.africa ORANGE FREE STATE BRONZE - PLAIN SHIELD NGC PF 66 BN Finest known estimated at 15 as many re-grades have occurred - especially with the older graded and slabbed patterns.
Orange Free State Patterns (OFS)
History
Before the Burgers Ponde were minted, the Volksraad (Parliament) of the Orange Free State Province
considered the option of metallic coins. In 1887 Otto Nolte and Company in Berlin submitted a quotation
to the Free State for a proposed coin series. It included:
• Crown (5 Shillings)
• Half Crown
• Fifth Crown (1 Shilling)
• Tenth Crown (Sixpence)
• Copper Penny
• Quarter Penny
Six of these patterns were sent to the Government for consideration. The 5 Shillings were minted in silver
and lead, dated 1887. The variations had a counter stamp, B.E.A.C (British East African Company 1888)
below the word ‘KROON’ (means “Crown” in English).
The Orange Free State ‘EEN PENNY’ (One Penny) Reverse bears an Orange Tree and two powder
horns. A very rare variant of this Penny exists. It bears the coat of arms similar to the 1888 coin. The
1888 Penny was minted in silver, bronze, nickel and aluminum. There is a unique 2 PENCE made with
the obverse “EENDRACHT MAAKT MAGT” (Unity is Strength) Transvaal design and having the reverse
showing the Free State Coat of Arms. This is the only coin of its type and considered a mule. None of the
Nolte specimens were ever placed into circulation.
View Coin Province of the Free Orange State SOUTH AFRICA PENNY 1888 S.africa ORANGE FREE STATE BRONZE - PLAIN SHIELD NGC PF 64 RB
View Coin Province of the Free Orange State SOUTH AFRICA PENNY 1888 S.africa ORANGE FREE STATE PLAIN SHIELD PCGS PF 65 Finest known
View Coin Province of the Free Orange State SOUTH AFRICA PENNY 1888 S.africa ORANGE FREE STATE BRONZE - ELEGANT SHIELD NGC MS 66 BN Highest grade shared with 2 others at PF66
View Coin Province of the Free State SOUTH AFRICA 2P 1874 S.africa ORANGE FREE STATE HERN-O18 TRANSVAAL REV. NGC MS 64 The most sought after pattern coin with only one mule known. This coin comes with a pedigree.
View Coin Province of the Orange Free State SOUTH AFRICA PENNY 1874 S.africa ORANGE FREE STATE BRONZE MORGAN CARROLL COLLECTION NGC PROOF Details
View Coin Province of the Orange Free State SOUTH AFRICA PENNY 1888 S.africa ORANGE FREE STATE BRONZE - PLAIN SHIELD (12.5g) NGC PF 65 RB Piedfort - one recorded (12.5g)
View Coin Province of the Cape of Good Hope SOUTH AFRICA PENNY 1889 S.africa CAPE OF GOOD HOPE BRONZE - SHORT HORN PCGS PF 62 Brown According to the NGC registry there are over 40 of the type KM-PN1 and 7 of the KM-PN3 type graded with the highest graded reaching a monster PF67! The Cape of Good Hope patterns are tough to come by and once a collector manages to obtain one it remains in a collection for eternity, rarely coming onto the market. Premium prices are usually paid for this type of pattern - probably because of the rich history of the Cape Colony.
View Coin Province of the Free State South Africa PENNY 1888 S.AFRICA ORANGE FREE STATE TYPE II - WHITE METAL NGC MS 60 2 reported but not confirmed.
This is the only graded MS known.
View Coin Province of the Orange Free State SOUTH AFRICA PENNY 1888 S.africa ORANGE FREE STATE BRONZE - PLAIN SHIELD PCGS MS 66 Red Brown References: MTB OFS12 , Hern 08. Berlin mint, Plain Shield variety, KMX-Pn7 (previously KM-Pn13).
An absolutely remarkable example of this scarce pattern issue, with vibrant red-orange brilliance clinging to the devices softened by lilac overtones in the fields. Highest grade.
View Coin Province of the Cape of Good Hope SOUTH AFRICA PENNY 1889 S.africa CAPE OF GOOD HOPE BRONZE - LONG HORN NGC PF 62 BN Cape of Good Hope pattern penny. A nice grade of Proof. Rare to obtain. The obverse design is the same as that of the Griqua coin in the collection. The reverse is the arms of the Cape of Good Hope.
View Coin Province of the Cape of Good Hope. SOUTH AFRICA PENNY 1889 S.africa CAPE OF GOOD HOPE COPPER-NICKEL - LONG HORN NGC PF 63 CAMEO This copper-nickel pattern is undoubtedly a true beauty and rare. Less than 20 recorded as minted. The coin itself appears fresh with no stain marks as if it was just minted yesterday. There is a higher graded recorded but both have great reverse details.
View Coin Province of the Cape of Good Hope SOUTH AFRICA Cape of Good Hope PENNY 1889 S.africa CAPE OF GOOD HOPE BRONZE - SHORT HORN NGC PF 53 BN The Cape of Good hope coat of Arms - on a plain shield a lion rampant between three annulets. In chief, 3 roundels each charged with a fleur de lis. On top is the seated figure of Hope with a lamb and anchor at her feet. Variations of the lamb and anchor exist. The shield is supported by two mythological antelope. The antelope depicted resemble similar type animals found in South Africa and it is unsure if the drawing was meant to illustrate them instead. Variations of the horn lengths are depicted in the Hern's catalogue. The Coat of Arms provides a formal display.
View Coin Province of the Cape of Good Hope SOUTH AFRICA PENNY 1889 S.africa CAPE OF GOOD HOPE BRONZE - SHORT HORN NGC PF 64 RB '
View Coin Province of the Cape of Good Hope SOUTH AFRICA PENNY 1889 S.africa CAPE OF GOOD HOPE BRONZE - SHORT HORN NGC PF 63 BN short horn type variation. Reference MTB catalog 2017.
View Coin Province of the Transvaal SOUTH AFRICA 2P 1874 S.africa ZAR BRONZE NGC MS 66 BN Highest grade shared with 1 other.
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