1894 SILVER 2 1/2 SHILLING SOUTH AFRICA

This 1894 South African silver 2½ shilling represents a notable example from the pre-Union era of South African coinage. Struck in sterling silver, this piece reflects the numismatic standards of the Cape Colony during a pivotal period in the region's history. The 2½ shilling denomination is particularly collectible, combining historical significance with intrinsic silver content. Coins from this era are increasingly sought after by collectors interested in colonial African numismatics and Victorian-period Commonwealth coinage. An authentic addition to collections focusing on South African monetary history or broader imperial silver issues of the 1890s.