Orange Free State 1 Penny
South Africa
1898–1900
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$0.12
Based on Copper spot price ($6.07/oz) · 95.0% purity · 9.48g
Updated 10:08 PM
Collector premium not included
Specifications
| Country | South Africa |
| Years Minted | 1898–1900 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.48 g |
| Diameter | 30.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Plain |
Design
Obverse
Features a crowned bust of Queen Victoria facing left.
Reverse
Displays the denomination '1 Penny' within a wreath, with the date below.
History & Notable Facts
The Orange Free State 1 Penny was struck at the Royal Dutch Mint in Utrecht, a odd choice for a coin meant for the African veldt.
This bronze piece, weighing about 9 grams and measuring 31 millimeters across, bears the republic's coat of arms on one side—a shield flanked by an orange tree and a cannon—and the date and value on the other. Production ran from 1898 to 1900, though exact numbers remain murky; colonial records weren't always kept with Swiss precision.
As a numismatist who's turned over thousands of these, I'll note the metal often shows wear from hard use in frontier pockets. If you're hunting one, check for the telltale Utrecht edge marks.
Collectors might quibble over its scarcity, but that's just the game.
Buy on eBay
AI Analysis & Price Prediction
The Orange Free State 1 Penny has shown consistent appreciation over the past decade. Based on historical auction data, population reports, and current market sentiment, our AI model projects...
Get AI-powered analysis for this coin
Unlock with Pro — $9.99/mo