History/Background Information: A beautiful gold 1 Pond struck in the ZAR in the year 1898. Struck to the same specifications as the British sovereign. Struck very shortly before the second Anglo-Boer War. 

Certification: NGC MS63 (Brilliant Unc/MS)

Condition Notes: A brilliant uncirculated specimen, beautiful coloration and wonderful lustre present. Although somewhat common in mint state, coins graded MS63 above are hard to come by. 

Mintage: 136 870

Reference: Hern Z51