1895 SIX PENCE ZUID AFRIKAANSCHE REPUBLIEK IN SOUTH AFRICA

 1895 Six Pence Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek     Features Country South Africa - Pre-Union   Type Common coin Years 1892-1897 Value 6 Pence (1/40) Metal Silver (.925) Weight 2.83 g Diameter 19.35 mm Thickness 1.32 mm Shape Round Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑ Demonetized yes References KM # 4,  Hern # Z11-16 Obverse Bust of President Johannes Paulus Kruger left Engraver:  Otto Schultz Reverse Denomination divides date within wreath Lettering:   Z.A.R 18 6 92 Translation:  Z.A.R = Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek = South African Republic Engraver:  Otto Schultz Edge Reeded Comments Johannes Paulus Kruger (1825-1904), a prominent Boer leader against British rule and president of the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republic (1883 to 1902) later became the Transvaal Colony of the English and then the Transvaal Province of the Union of South Africa.