Gold: $4,698.64 $20.32 | Silver: $86.17 $0.16 | Platinum: $2,073.33 $24.53 | Palladium: $1,430.08 $21.79

Values /
World Coins /
South Africa /
Zar Shilling (1892-1897) /
1897 Zar Shilling /
1897 One Shilling MS Values

1897 One Shilling MS Values

Greysheet & Red Book® Price Guide

Melt: $14.49 (0.1682 oz Silver)

Zar Shilling (1892-1897)

1897 One Shilling MS Values

1897 One Shilling MS Values

Details

This coin is made of Silver and has a current melt value of $14.49

Obverse: Bust facing left

Basic Information

397976

Coin Date:

1897

Denomination:

Shil / One Shilling

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Pretoria

Mintage:

397,000

Coinage Type:

South Africa Zar Coinage

Coinage Years:

1892-1897

Composition:

Silver

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.925

Weight:

5.6555 gr

Weight:

0.1818 oz

Precious Metal Weight:

0.1682 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Obverse Lettering:

ZUID AFRIKAANSCHE REPUBLIEK

Reverse Lettering:

Z. AFRIK. REP., 1 SHILLING, 1897

Feedback:

Available on Greysheet Marketplace

1922 $1 Hair Pin, VAM-2F MS

Auction Ends: 6/8/2026

1888-O $1 Hot Lips, VAM-4 MS

Auction Ends: 6/8/2026

1878-S $1 MS

Auction Ends: 6/8/2026

1922 $1 Scar Cheek, VAM-5A1 MS

Auction Ends: 6/8/2026

1879-S $1 Reverse of 1878, VAM-52 MS

Auction Ends: 6/8/2026

1880-CC $1 8/7, High 7, VAM-5 MS PL

Auction Ends: 6/8/2026

1886 $1 3 + 2 Clashed Reverse, VAM-1C MS

Auction Ends: 6/8/2026

1878 7/8TF $1 Strong, 7/4, VAM-37 MS

Auction Ends: 6/8/2026

1878 8TF $1 Tripled Stars, VAM-16 MS

Auction Ends: 6/8/2026

1884-CC $1 MS PL

Auction Ends: 6/8/2026

1922 $1 Doubled Wing, Die Pair 1, VAM-7.1 MS

Auction Ends: 6/8/2026

1878-CC $1 MS

Auction Ends: 6/8/2026

1922 $1 Moustache, VAM-12A MS

Auction Ends: 6/8/2026

1880-S $1 MS

Auction Ends: 6/8/2026

1921-D $1 MS

Auction Ends: 6/8/2026

Dealer Directory

View All Dealers

Monticello Rare Coins

FEATURED

Woodland Treasure LLC

FEATURED

Stack’s Bowers Galleries

FEATURED

Greysheet News

View All News

1953 Elizabeth II Gold 'Coronation” Medal Leads Heritage's Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction Above $545,000

1953 Elizabeth II Gold 'Coronation” Medal Leads Heritage's Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction Above $545,000

5/11/2026

Elizabeth II “Coronation” Medal and Victoria gold “Diamond Jubilee” medal also among May 4 event highlights.

by Heritage Auctions

Weekly World Mint Coinage: May 7, 2026

Weekly World Mint Coinage: May 7, 2026

5/7/2026

New coins from Spain, Italy, and Portugal.

by Michael Alexander

Netherlands to Issue 2026 Gold Ducats by Reservation Only

Netherlands to Issue 2026 Gold Ducats by Reservation Only

5/5/2026

Two Month Ordering Window Open Until June 30. After That Date, Mintage Will Be Set. Reservations Can No Longer Be Guaranteed.

by Arthur Friedberg

Events

View All Events

DLRC Weekly Auctions

DLRC Weekly Auctions

DAVID LAWRENCE RARE COINS

Sunday, March 1, 2026

GreatCollections Coin, Currency, World Money, and World Coins Auctions

GreatCollections Coin, Currency, World Money, and World Coins Auctions

https://www.greatcollections.com/Auction-Archive

Sunday, March 1, 2026

The Garden State Coin, Stamp & Currency Show - NJ

The Garden State Coin, Stamp & Currency Show - NJ

The Police Athletic League (PAL) Building

Sunday, March 1, 2026

Your privacy
By clicking "Accept all cookies", you agree CDN Publishing can store cookies on your device and disclose information in accordance with our Cookie Policy.