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 MS65 (Gem Unc/MS) - Second Finest Known

Condition Notes: A gem uncirculated specimen and one of only a handful speciments to achieve gem designation (65 and above). Incredibly smooth fields and devices for the issue with lustre cascading throughout. Incredible coloration results in a rich golden hue. Conditionally rare in this lofty state. 

Mintage: 136 870
 
POP Statistics: 12 in MS65 with only 2 in MS66 (NGC Stats) - Second Finest Known

Reference: Hern Z51