History/Background Information: Silver 50 cent dated 1961. Part of the Republic first decimal series (or the transitional series) struck between 1961 and 1964.

Certification: NGC PL67 (Super Gem Prooflike)

Condition Notes: A superbly lustrous coin. A strike thru mint error on the reverse resulting in a silhouette of Van Riebeeck's portrait being apparent. A rare and unusual find.

Mintage: 157 717

Reference: Hern R28

S. Africa: 1961 50C (Crown) NGC Certified PL67 Mint Error "Reverse Struck Thru"

R8 000,00