1900 Blank Rimless KaalPond (Lydenburg)
1900 Blank Rimless KaalPond
The 1900 Flat Blank or Rimless Blank, also known as the Lydenburg Blank, is a unique piece in the Kruger series.
The 1900 Rimless Pond should show visible scraper marks or be exactly 7.988 grams in weight.
Coin Specifications
| Coin Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Hern's Number | Z56 |
| Krause-Mishler Number | Not Listed |
| Designer | N/A |
| Diameter | 22.16 mm |
| Thickness | 1.27 mm |
| Mintage | Unknown |
| Weight | 7.988 gm |
| Gold Content | 7.322 gm |
| Copper Content | 0.665 gm |
| Best Known Grade | No Grade |
1900 Rimless Blank Forgeries
These should always be examined by an expert. A quick authenticity check is to look for scraper marks on the coin.
This particular coin was rejected by NGC due to the absence of scraper marks, which are essential for authentication.
1900 Rimless Blank Single Shaft Pond
| Sample Sales | ||
|---|---|---|
| USA Based Auction Jan 2012 | NGC No Grade | US $2,818 |
| USA Based Auction Sep 2017 | NGC No Grade | US $1,680 |
| USA Based Auction Feb 2025 | NGC No Grade | US $1,500 |
1900 Rimless Blank Single Shaft Kruger Pond – Market Summary
The 1900 Rimless Blank Pond is a highly unusual and enigmatic coin within the ZAR series. Featuring a completely blank reverse side with no raised rim, it is believed to be the result of a minting error or experimental strike at the Pretoria Mint.
While not traditionally graded due to its irregular features, this piece holds particular appeal among advanced ZAR collectors who seek to assemble a complete type set—including acknowledged varieties and mint anomalies.
- Jan 2012: Sold for $2,818
- Sep 2017: Sold for $1,680
- Feb 2025: Sold for $1,500
Though prices have varied over time, demand remains steady among specialists who regard the Rimless Pond as a critical and elusive piece for a comprehensive Kruger collection. Its rarity and distinctive form continue to generate quiet but focused interest within numismatic circles.