Lot 3481
Sale 105 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes
Description
South Africa, Jagersfontein, Municipality, water three gallons, disc for operating and drawing water from a pump in 1913, each disc cost one penny and became known as the water penny. In copper (T.05; M.49). Nearly fine-good fine. (3)
Ex W.J. Noble Collection, Sale 61B (lot 1623) previously the first ex R.J. Ford (lot 910 part) Collection.
Virtually all 10,000 pieces minted in Birmingham were used as intended to work the pumps thus their condition is never better than very fine.
- Estimate
- $40
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $30