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Silver R1 MS Set |
| Origin/Country: |
SOUTH AFRICA |
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S1R 1965 S.africa AFRIKAANS |
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NGC MS 65 |
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Owner Comments
EXTREMELY RARE!
Stand-alone Finest Known example! (1/1)
Total Graded: Only 8
Mintage: Unknown
The Rand currency was introduced in the then Union of South Africa on 14 February 1961, shortly before the establishment of the Republic on 31 May 1961. The One Rand coin was initially a gold bullion coin equal to the earlier gold half pound, which was itself equal to a British half sovereign (minted, among others, at the Pretoria branch of the Royal Mint - now the South African Mint, until 1932).
Silver One Rand coins started to be issued for regular circulation in 1965. This was then changed to nickel in 1977, with silver only used for commemorative and collector issues. In 1990 the nickel coin was made much smaller due to its value being much lower than before owing to inflation. The silver commemorative Rand was discontinued in this format and in 1991, the Protea One Rand (non-circulating legal tender) was introduced instead, with different composition.
Obverse
The obverse of the coin features the portrait of Johan Anthoniszoon van Riebeeck, known as Jan van Riebeeck (1619-1677), Dutch colonial administrator and founder of Cape Town and considered by many people to be the founding father of the South African nation.
Below the neck truncation, the designer's initials T.S. (for Tommy Sasseen).
Around right, the legend SUID-AFRIKA in Afrikaans and the date of issue 1965.
Reverse
The reverse shows a Springbok antelope, jumping to the right. Above the Springbok and to the left, the motto SOLI DEO GLORIA (translated from Latin: Glory to God alone).
Below, the value and denomination 1 RAND.
Below left, the artist's initials J v Z. (for Jan van Zyl).
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| Slot: |
Silver R1 MS Set |
| Origin/Country: |
SOUTH AFRICA |
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S1R 1965 S.africa ENGLISH |
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NGC MS 67 |
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Owner Comments
Joint Finest Known! (1/4)
Total Graded: 74
Mintage: 2,341
The Rand currency was introduced in the then Union of South Africa on 14 February 1961, shortly before the establishment of the Republic on 31 May 1961. The One Rand coin was initially a gold bullion coin equal to the earlier gold half pound, which was itself equal to a British half sovereign (minted, among others, at the Pretoria branch of the Royal Mint - now the South African Mint, until 1932).
Silver One Rand coins started to be issued for regular circulation in 1965. This was then changed to nickel in 1977, with silver only used for commemorative and collector issues. In 1990 the nickel coin was made much smaller due to its value being much lower than before owing to inflation. The silver commemorative Rand was discontinued in this format and in 1991, the Protea One Rand (non-circulating legal tender) was introduced instead, with different composition.
Obverse
The obverse of the coin features the portrait of Johan Anthoniszoon van Riebeeck, known as Jan van Riebeeck (1619-1677), Dutch colonial administrator and founder of Cape Town and considered by many people to be the founding father of the South African nation. Below the neck truncation, the designer's initials T.S. (for Tommy Sasseen).
Around right, the legend SOUTH AFRICA in English and the date of issue 1965.
Reverse
The reverse shows a Springbok antelope, jumping to the right.
Above the Springbok and to the left, the motto SOLI DEO GLORIA (translated from Latin: Glory to God alone).
Below, the value and denomination 1 RAND.
Below left, the artist's initials J v Z. (for Jan van Zyl).
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| Slot: |
Silver R1 MS Set |
| Origin/Country: |
SOUTH AFRICA |
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S1R 1966 S.africa AFRIKAANS |
| Grade: |
NGC MS 66 |
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Owner Comments
WOW - Stand-alone Finest Known! (1/1)
Total Graded: 155
Mintage: 1,433,791
Obverse
The obverse of the coin features the portrait of Johan Anthoniszoon van Riebeeck, known as Jan van Riebeeck (1619-1677), Dutch colonial administrator and founder of Cape Town and considered by many people to be the founding father of the South African nation. Below the neck truncation, the designer's initials T.S. (for Tommy Sasseen).
Around right, the legend SUID-AFRIKA in Afrikaans and the date of issue 1966.
Reverse
The reverse shows a Springbok antelope, jumping to the right.
Above the Springbok and to the left, the motto SOLI DEO GLORIA (translated from Latin: Glory to God alone).
Below, the value and denomination 1 RAND.
Below left, the artist's initials J v Z. (for Jan van Zyl).
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| Slot: |
Silver R1 MS Set |
| Origin/Country: |
SOUTH AFRICA |
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S1R 1966 S.africa AFRIKAANS |
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NGC MS 65  |
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Owner Comments
WOW!
Stunning and not often seen +* coin.
Plus & Star
NGC uses the Plus (+) and Star (*) designations to distinguish coins at the high end of their assigned grade and/or with exceptional eye appeal for their assigned grade. All coins are evaluated for the Plus and Star designations as part of the normal NGC coin grading process, and they are assigned automatically for no additional fee.
+ (NGC Plus Designation) NGC assigns a + to coins at the high end of their assigned grade, approaching the quality requirements for the next grade. For example, a coin graded NGC MS 65+ is close to the quality of a coin graded NGC MS 66.
* (NGC Star Designation) NGC assigns its trademarked Star * Designation to coins with exceptional eye appeal for their assigned grade.
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Silver R1 MS Set |
| Origin/Country: |
SOUTH AFRICA |
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S1R 1966 S.africa AFRIKAANS TAGGED EAR |
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NGC MS 65 |
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Owner Comments
RARE "TAGGED EAR" variety!
Joint Finest Known! (1/2)
Total Graded Total: 42
Mintage: +/- 400 Known
Obverse
The obverse of the coin features the portrait of Johan Anthoniszoon van Riebeeck, known as Jan van Riebeeck (1619-1677), Dutch colonial administrator and founder of Cape Town and considered by many people to be the founding father of the South African nation. Below the neck truncation, the designer's initials T.S. (for Tommy Sasseen).
Around right, the legend SUID-AFRIKA in Afrikaans and the date of issue 1966.
Reverse
The reverse shows a Springbok antelope, jumping to the right.
Above the Springbok and to the left, the motto SOLI DEO GLORIA (translated from Latin: Glory to God alone).
Below, the value and denomination 1 RAND.
Below left, the artist's initials J v Z. (for Jan van Zyl).
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| Slot: |
Silver R1 MS Set |
| Origin/Country: |
SOUTH AFRICA |
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S1R 1966 S.africa ENGLISH |
| Grade: |
NGC MS 66 |
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Owner Comments
Joint Finest Known! (1/10)
Total Graded: 121
Mintage: 1,433,791
Obverse
The obverse of the coin features the portrait of Johan Anthoniszoon van Riebeeck, known as Jan van Riebeeck (1619-1677), Dutch colonial administrator and founder of Cape Town and considered by many people to be the founding father of the South African nation. Below the neck truncation, the designer's initials T.S. (for Tommy Sasseen).
Around right, the legend SOUTH AFRICA in English and the date of issue 1966.
Reverse
The reverse shows a Springbok antelope, jumping to the right.
Above the Springbok and to the left, the motto SOLI DEO GLORIA (translated from Latin: Glory to God alone).
Below, the value and denomination 1 RAND.
Below left, the artist's initials J v Z. (for Jan van Zyl).
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Silver R1 MS Set |
| Origin/Country: |
SOUTH AFRICA |
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S1R 1967 S.africa DR. VERWOERD - AFRIKAANS |
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NGC MS 65 |
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Owner Comments
Joint Finest Known! (1/6)
Total Graded: 83
Mintage: 1,544,301
This circulating One Rand silver coin was issued in 1967 to commemorate the death of Dr. Hendrik Verwoerd the previous year.
Hendrik Frensch Verwoerd (1901 - 1966), also commonly referred to as Dr. Verwoerd, was a South African politician, a scholar of applied psychology and sociology, and a journalist. Verwoerd played an instrumental role in socially engineering apartheid, the country's system of institutionalized racial segregation and implemented its policies as Minister of Native Affairs (1950 - 1958) and then prime minister (1958 - 1966). Furthermore, he played a vital role in helping the National Party come to power in 1948, serving as their political strategist and becoming party leader upon his premiership. He was the Union of South Africa's last prime minister, from 1958 to 1961, when he proclaimed the founding of the Republic of South Africa, remaining its prime minister until his assassination in 1966.
Obverse
The obverse of the 1967 coins depicts the bust of Dr. Hendrik Verwoerd (the first prime minister of the Republic of South Africa) facing right.
Below the shoulder truncation, the initials of the designer: T.S. (for Tommy Sasseen).
Around right, the legend SUID-AFRIKA in Afrikaans and the date of issue 1967.
Reverse
The reverse shows a Springbok antelope, jumping to the right.
Above the Springbok and to the left, the motto SOLI DEO GLORIA (translated from Latin: Glory to God alone).
Below, the value and denomination 1 RAND.
Below left, the artist's initials J. v. Z. (for Jan van Zyl).
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| Slot: |
Silver R1 MS Set |
| Origin/Country: |
SOUTH AFRICA |
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S1R 1967 S.africa DR. VERWOERD - ENGLISH |
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NGC MS 65 |
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Owner Comments
Joint 2nd Finest Known (1/10)
In Higher Grades: 3
Total Graded: 123
Mintage: 1,544,301
This circulating One Rand silver coin was issued in 1967 to commemorate the death of Dr. Hendrik Verwoerd the previous year.
Hendrik Frensch Verwoerd (1901 - 1966), also commonly referred to as Dr. Verwoerd, was a South African politician, a scholar of applied psychology and sociology, and a journalist. Verwoerd played an instrumental role in socially engineering apartheid, the country's system of institutionalized racial segregation and implemented its policies as Minister of Native Affairs (1950 - 1958) and then prime minister (1958 - 1966). Furthermore, he played a vital role in helping the National Party come to power in 1948, serving as their political strategist and becoming party leader upon his premiership. He was the Union of South Africa's last prime minister, from 1958 to 1961, when he proclaimed the founding of the Republic of South Africa, remaining its prime minister until his assassination in 1966.
Obverse
The obverse of the 1967 coins depicts the bust of Dr. Hendrik Verwoerd (the first prime minister of the Republic of South Africa) facing right.
Below the shoulder truncation, the initials of the designer: T.S. (for Tommy Sasseen).
Around right, the legend SOUTH AFRICA in English and the date of issue 1967.
Reverse
The reverse shows a Springbok antelope, jumping to the right.
Above the Springbok and to the left, the motto SOLI DEO GLORIA (translated from Latin: Glory to God alone).
Below, the value and denomination 1 RAND.
Below left, the artist's initials J. v. Z. (for Jan van Zyl).
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| Slot: |
Silver R1 MS Set |
| Origin/Country: |
SOUTH AFRICA |
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S1R 1967 S.africa DR. VERWOERD - ENGLISH SPLIT HORN |
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NGC MS 62 |
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Owner Comments
RARE "SPLIT HORN" variety! The right horn is split and can best be described as looking like a deer antler.
Total Graded: 1
Mintage: Unknown
This circulating One Rand silver coin was issued in 1967 to commemorate the death of Dr. Hendrik Verwoerd the previous year.
Hendrik Frensch Verwoerd (1901 - 1966), also commonly referred to as Dr. Verwoerd, was a South African politician, a scholar of applied psychology and sociology, and a journalist. Verwoerd played an instrumental role in socially engineering apartheid, the country's system of institutionalized racial segregation and implemented its policies as Minister of Native Affairs (1950 - 1958) and then prime minister (1958 - 1966). Furthermore, he played a vital role in helping the National Party come to power in 1948, serving as their political strategist and becoming party leader upon his premiership. He was the Union of South Africa's last prime minister, from 1958 to 1961, when he proclaimed the founding of the Republic of South Africa, remaining its prime minister until his assassination in 1966.
Obverse
The obverse of the 1967 coins depicts the bust of Dr. Hendrik Verwoerd (the first prime minister of the Republic of South Africa) facing right.
Below the shoulder truncation, the initials of the designer: T.S. (for Tommy Sasseen).
Around right, the legend SOUTH AFRICA in English and the date of issue 1967.
Reverse
The reverse shows a Springbok antelope, jumping to the right.
Above the Springbok and to the left, the motto SOLI DEO GLORIA (translated from Latin: Glory to God alone).
Below, the value and denomination 1 RAND.
Below left, the artist's initials J. v. Z. (for Jan van Zyl).
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| Slot: |
Silver R1 MS Set |
| Origin/Country: |
SOUTH AFRICA |
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S1R 1968 S.africa AFRIKAANS |
| Grade: |
NGC MS 66 |
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Owner Comments
Joint Finest Known! (1/4)
Total Graded: 63
Mintage: 50,000
Obverse
The obverse of the coin features the portrait of Johan Anthoniszoon van Riebeeck, known as Jan van Riebeeck (1619-1677), Dutch colonial administrator and founder of Cape Town and considered by many people to be the founding father of the South African nation. Below the neck truncation, the designer's initials T.S. (for Tommy Sasseen).
Around right, the legend SUID-AFRIKA in Afrikaans and the date of issue 1968.
Reverse
The reverse shows a Springbok antelope, jumping to the right.
Above the Springbok and to the left, the motto SOLI DEO GLORIA (translated from Latin: Glory to God alone).
Below, the value and denomination 1 RAND.
Below left, the artist's initials J. v. Z. (for Jan van Zyl).
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| Slot: |
Silver R1 MS Set |
| Origin/Country: |
SOUTH AFRICA |
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S1R 1968 S.africa ENGLISH |
| Grade: |
NGC MS 66 |
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Owner Comments
WOW - Stand-alone Finest Known! (1/1)
Total Graded: 52
Mintage: 50,000
Obverse
The obverse of the coin features the portrait of Johan Anthoniszoon van Riebeeck, known as Jan van Riebeeck (1619-1677), Dutch colonial administrator and founder of Cape Town and considered by many people to be the founding father of the South African nation. Below the neck truncation, the designer's initials T.S. (for Tommy Sasseen).
Around right, the legend SOUTH AFRICA in English and the date of issue 1968.
Reverse
The reverse shows a Springbok antelope, jumping to the right.
Above the Springbok and to the left, the motto SOLI DEO GLORIA (translated from Latin: Glory to God alone).
Below, the value and denomination 1 RAND.
Below left, the artist's initials J. v. Z. (for Jan van Zyl).
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| Slot: |
Silver R1 MS Set |
| Origin/Country: |
SOUTH AFRICA |
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S1R 1969 S.africa DR. DONGES - AFRIKAANS |
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NGC MS 66 |
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Owner Comments
WOW - Stand-alone Finest Known! (1/1)
Total Graded: 87
Mintage: 505,954
This circulating commemorative One Rand silver coin was issued in 1969 to commemorate the death of Dr Eben Dönges the previous year.
Theophilus Ebenhaezer ('Eben') Dönges (1898 - 1968) was a South African politician who was elected State President of South Africa, but died before he could take office, aged 69. He was to succeed C.R. Swart on his retirement on 1 June 1967, but suffered a stroke and fell into a coma before he could take office. He died on 10 January 1968 without regaining consciousness. His deputy Tom Naudé acted for him until 6 December 1967 when he officially replaced Dönges.
Obverse
The obverse depicts the bust of Dr Theophilus Ebenhaezer Dönges facing right.
Below the shoulder truncation, the initials of the designer: T.S. (for Tommy Sasseen).
Around right, the legend SUID-AFRIKA in Afrikaans and the date of issue 1969.
Reverse
The reverse of the coin displays the Coat of Arms of South Africa at its centre, as granted to the Union of South Africa by King George V and later amended by the British College of Arms. It contains representation of the four provinces within the Union.
The Coat of Arms features a shield quartered, each quarter a symbol of one of the four provinces of South Africa. An ox wagon represents Transvaal Province, a woman with an anchor represents Cape Province, two wildebeests represent Natal Province and an orange tree represents the Orange Free State Province. The crest of the arms features a lion holding four bound sticks. The supporters are a springbok and a gemsbok. Below the arms, the Latin motto, EX UNITATE VIRES (translated at first as "Union Is Strength", but from 1961 translated as "Unity Is Strength").
Below that on the right side, the initials of the designer: T.S. (for Tommy Sasseen).
The numeral value and the denomination, 1 R (One Rand) are separated by the Coat of Arms.
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| Slot: |
Silver R1 MS Set |
| Origin/Country: |
SOUTH AFRICA |
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| Item Description: |
S1R 1969 S.africa DR. DONGES - ENGLISH |
| Grade: |
NGC MS 66 |
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Owner Comments
Joint 2nd Finest Known (1/6)
In Higher Grades: 2
Total Graded: 91
Mintage: 505,954
This circulating commemorative One Rand silver coin was issued in 1969 to commemorate the death of Dr Eben Dönges the previous year.
Theophilus Ebenhaezer ('Eben') Dönges (1898 - 1968) was a South African politician who was elected State President of South Africa, but died before he could take office, aged 69. He was to succeed C.R. Swart on his retirement on 1 June 1967, but suffered a stroke and fell into a coma before he could take office. He died on 10 January 1968 without regaining consciousness. His deputy Tom Naudé acted for him until 6 December 1967 when he officially replaced Dönges.
Obverse
The obverse depicts the bust of Dr Theophilus Ebenhaezer Dönges facing right.
Below the shoulder truncation, the initials of the designer: T.S. (for Tommy Sasseen).
Around right, the legend SOUTH AFRICA in English and the date of issue 1969.
Reverse
The reverse of the coin displays the Coat of Arms of South Africa at its centre, as granted to the Union of South Africa by King George V and later amended by the British College of Arms. It contains representation of the four provinces within the Union.
The Coat of Arms features a shield quartered, each quarter a symbol of one of the four provinces of South Africa. An ox wagon represents Transvaal Province, a woman with an anchor represents Cape Province, two wildebeests represent Natal Province and an orange tree represents the Orange Free State Province. The crest of the arms features a lion holding four bound sticks. The supporters are a springbok and a gemsbok. Below the arms, the Latin motto, EX UNITATE VIRES (translated at first as "Union Is Strength", but from 1961 translated as "Unity Is Strength").
Below that on the right side, the initials of the designer: T.S. (for Tommy Sasseen).
The numeral value and the denomination, 1 R (One Rand) are separated by the Coat of Arms.
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Silver R1 MS Set |
| Origin/Country: |
SOUTH AFRICA |
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S1R 1970 S.africa HUMAN COLLECTION |
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NGC MS 66 |
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Owner Comments
Joint Finest Known! (1/4)
Total Graded: 26
Mintage: 14,050
These Silver One Rand coins were only issued in mint sets and not for regular circulation. Circulating R1 coins were re-introduced in 1977 with a smaller diameter and in nickel.
Obverse
The obverse of the coin displays the Coat of Arms of South Africa at its centre, as granted to the Union of South Africa by King George V and later amended by the British College of Arms. It contains representation of the four provinces within the Union.
The Coat of Arms features a shield quartered, each quarter a symbol of one of the four provinces of South Africa. An ox wagon represents Transvaal Province, a woman with an anchor represents Cape Province, two wildebeests represent Natal Province and an orange tree represents the Orange Free State Province. The crest of the arms features a lion holding four bound sticks. The supporters are a springbok and a gemsbok. Below the arms, the Latin motto, EX UNITATE VIRES (translated at first as "Union Is Strength", but from 1961 translated as "Unity Is Strength").
Around left, the name of the country in Afrikaans: SUID-AFRIKA; around right, the name in English: SOUTH AFRICA.
Below, the date of issue: * 1970 *.
Below the Coat of Arms on the right side, in small letters the initials of the designer T.S. (for Tommy Sasseen).
Reverse
The reverse shows a Springbok antelope, jumping to the right.
Above the Springbok and to the left, the motto SOLI DEO GLORIA (translated from Latin: Glory to God alone).
Below, the value and denomination 1 RAND.
Below left, the artist's initials J. v. Z. (for Jan van Zyl).
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Silver R1 MS Set |
| Origin/Country: |
SOUTH AFRICA |
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S1R 1971 S.africa |
| Grade: |
NGC MS 64 |
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Owner Comments
Joint Finest Known! (1/4)
Total Graded: 15
Mintage: 20,000
These Silver One Rand coins were only issued in mint sets and not for regular circulation. Circulating R1 coins were re-introduced in 1977 with a smaller diameter and in nickel.
Obverse
The obverse of the coin displays the Coat of Arms of South Africa at its centre, as granted to the Union of South Africa by King George V and later amended by the British College of Arms. It contains representation of the four provinces within the Union.
The Coat of Arms features a shield quartered, each quarter a symbol of one of the four provinces of South Africa. An ox wagon represents Transvaal Province, a woman with an anchor represents Cape Province, two wildebeests represent Natal Province and an orange tree represents the Orange Free State Province. The crest of the arms features a lion holding four bound sticks. The supporters are a springbok and a gemsbok. Below the arms, the Latin motto, EX UNITATE VIRES (translated at first as "Union Is Strength", but from 1961 translated as "Unity Is Strength").
Around left, the name of the country in Afrikaans: SUID-AFRIKA; around right, the name in English: SOUTH AFRICA.
Below, the date of issue: * 1971 *.
Below the Coat of Arms on the right side, in small letters the initials of the designer T.S. (for Tommy Sasseen).
Reverse
The reverse shows a Springbok antelope, jumping to the right.
Above the Springbok and to the left, the motto SOLI DEO GLORIA (translated from Latin: Glory to God alone).
Below, the value and denomination 1 RAND.
Below left, the artist's initials J. v. Z. (for Jan van Zyl).
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