1893 ZAR One Shilling Silver
Also known as: 1893 1 Shilling South Africa, or 1/–.
The 1893 ZAR One Shilling had a relatively high mintage of 137,472 pieces, yet it remains difficult to find in high grades. This coin was not produced in proof format, making mint-state examples particularly desirable among collectors.
| Coin Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Hern's Number | Z18 |
| Krause-Mishler Number | KM5 |
| Designer | Otto Schultz |
| Diameter | 23.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.82 mm |
| Mintage | 137,472 |
| Weight | 5.66 gm |
| Silver Content | 92.5% |
| % of a Troy Ounce | 16.8% |
| Best Known | MS63 |
| Proofs | No |