History/Background Information: Described by Hern as salesman samples, most likely struck to solicit business as patterns for coinage to be used in the ZAR and specifically the Transvaal. Dated 1874.

Certification: SP62RB  (Choice Proof - Red Brown)

Condition Notes: An incredibly crafted pattern piece. Fields fully reflective and endowed with rich characteristics. Colorfully toned with a wide variety of hues. A very impressive piece. 

Mintage: 50 (Estimated)
 
POP Statistics: 2 in SP62 with only 9 finer (PCGS Stats)

Reference: Hern T19