History/Background Information: A scarce series issued between 1892 and 1897 with this being the first year of strike. Struck in Berlin for the ZAR. 

Certification: NGC MS64 (Near Gem Unc/MS)

Condition Notes: A near gem uncirculated specimen, gracefully toned in a wide variety of colors. Full hourglass lustre apparent complimented with significant mint bloom. As struck. A very rare opportunity to acquire an advanced mint state example of this type.

Mintage: 129 627

Reference: Hern Z17
 
POP Statistics: 5 in MS64 with only 1 finer (PCGS Stats - 2nd Finest)