Great Britain: Kruger 1/2 Pond Imitation (Withers 01)
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Form:
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Circular
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By:
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Date:
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1896 Onwards |
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Ref:
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Hern: 462; Laidlaw: 0210a;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 19.4 mm | Brass | 2.1 gm | $90 | | 19 mm | Brass | | $90 | | 19.2 | Brass | 1.8 gm | $50 |
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Edge:
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Upright reeded
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Obverse:
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Bust of Paul Kruger, left (similar to Z.A. Republic gold 1/2 Pond). Legend: “ZUID AFRIKAANSCHE REPUBLIEK”.
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Reverse:
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Coat of arms of the Z.A. Republic (similar to Z.A. Republic gold 1/2 Pond). Legend above: “1/2 POND * IMITATION”. Motto on a ribbon below: "EENDRAGT MAAKT MAGT"
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Notes:
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There are no varieties of the 1/2 Pond imitation. The 1/2 Ponde are rare and most seem to have been made into cufflinks (second image). The link often breaks off leaving behind a blob of solder on the reverse (third image).
The imitation 1/2 Ponde were not well made. The composition of the alloy, the diameter and the weight vary considerably.
Reference: (1) Paul Withers, ‘Kruger Pond Imitations’, Galata Print Ltd., 2002. (2) Michael Laidlaw, 'Kruger Pond Imitations', available on CD from the author of this website. Both references provide further background information and guides to identification.
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