Obverse
Bearded bust of President Johannes Paulus Kruger left, legend around.
Lettering: ZUID AFRIKAANSCHE REPUBLIEK
Translation: South African Republic
Engraver: Otto Schultz
Reverse
Arms of the South African Republic below denomination and date.
Lettering:
2½ SHILLINGS * 1896 *
EENDRAGT MAAKT MAGT
Translation: Unity makes strength
Engraver: Otto Schultz
Edge
Reeded
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 14.14 g
Diameter 32.3 mm
Thickness 2.32 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number N# 21288
References KM# 7, Hern# Z30-35
Comments
Johannes Paulus Kruger (1825-1904) was a prominent Boer leader against British rule and president of the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republic (1883-1902) which later became the Transvaal Colony under British rule and then the Transvaal Province of the Union of South Africa.
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