Important British and World Coins including Important Irish Coins from a Private Collection (Part II)

Natal, Durban, J.F. Baumann, brass 5 Shillings (Hern 44a; Theron N8; Ford 5478). Good fine, scarce (£60-80)

J.F. Baumann (1824-97) emigrated to Durban in 1851 and established a baking and confectionery business in West street, in which he was joined by his nephew in 1880. He retired in 1893