Strachan &Co 2 Shilling Token
Oldest of the sets. True "currency tokens". First issued in 1874 used as currency across Nomansland with the sanction of the Griqua Government. Also accepted and supplied by the Standard Bank in Kokstad for many years from the late 1870s when currency was extremely scarce in this region.
The first widely circulating indigenous coinage issued in S Africa and thus highly sought after and collectable.
Brass, uniface, plain edge raised rim in pearled border pierced at 12 o'clock.
Inscription across the field in two lines "S & Co", and the value, 2/
Denomination 2/-
Diameter (mm ) 32.6-
What's in the box
1 x Token Strachan & Co 2 Shilling
