Republic gold Proof "Double Shaft" Pond 1892 PR55 PCGS, Berlin mint, KM10.1, Hern-Z44. An estimated mintage of a mere 12-15 pieces is noted by Krause, while Hern posits an even smaller figure of 10. Despite displaying signs of trivial wisps and marks indicative of inappropriate handling, the current offering presented here is undoubtedly a highly rare proof coin from this essential South African series. While Proof 1892 1/2 Ponds are offered with relative frequency, we note the previous instance we had an opportunity to handle a same-dated Proof Pond occurred in 2015, underscoring the importance of the opportunity at hand. HID09801242017 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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