1897 THREE PENCE ZUID AFRIKAANSCHE REPUBLIEK IN SOUTH AFRICA

 1897 Three Pence Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek         Features Country South Africa - Pre-Union   Type Common coin Years 1892-1897 Value 3 Pence (0.0125) Metal Silver (.925) Weight 1.41 g Diameter 16.3 mm Thickness 1.04 mm Shape Round Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑ Demonetized yes References KM # 3,  Hern # Z5-10 Obverse Bust of President Johannes Paulus Kruger left Engraver:  Otto Schultz Reverse The facial value surrounded with an olive leaves wreath, and the abbreviated name of the Republic (Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek) Lettering:   Z.A.R 18 3 92 Engraver:  Otto Schultz Edge Smooth 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.