JanUys74

I'll consult some local numismatists and possibly the Mint as well. I was preparing a a submission to NGC anyway. Was hoping to include this one as well, but I will hang back for next year. Thank you for the advice.

During WW2, Britain and France had difficulties getting their coinage to their colonies in Africa. Some of these where outsourced the the South African Mint, including this coin. You'll notice the S.A. mint mark

Thanks Mike.

The picture posted by Mike comes from a NumisBids lot from 2014 if I remember correctly. I'm curious to know how the PAT would have been punched/stamped

Thanks Mike, Thickness: 1.3mm Diameter: 20.3mm I don't have a scale to weigh it sorry.

Hi all, I found this 1943 Cameroon 50 centimes coin in a lot of 300+ international coins I bought recently. I see these were minted in bronze only but yet mine is silver in color. Upon inspection I also noticed a stamp PATT on the Patriarchal cross on the reverse. The coin appears to be uncirculated with bag marks, the strike is not too great. What is of interest to me is that the engraver was Coert Laurens Steynberg, a renowned South African sculptor and also the designer of the springbok antelope we find on Krugerrands. My question - Is this possibly a pattern coin? If so, should I submit to NGC to authenticate? Any advice or remarks are welcomed, thanks. Regards Jan Uys