George VI - Half Crown 1947 - Southern Rhodesia (ex.2)

Country: Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) - King George VI (1936-1952 )
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1947
Value: 1/2 Crown (1/8)
Currency: Pound (1932-1955)
Composition: Copper-Nickel
Weight: 13.6 g.
Diameter: 32.3 mm
Mintage: 6,000,000
Grade: VF20
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 15b, Schön# 19b

Obverse:
Portrait of George VI, King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions from 1936 to 1952.

Lettering:
GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR
PM

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe.

Reverse:
Crowned Shield with pick, denomination below, name at the top.

Lettering:
SOUTHERN·19 47·RHODESIA
G VI R.I
K G
✣ HALF CROWN ✣

Engraver: George Kruger Gray.

Edge:
Reeded.

Referenz : KM# 15b, Schön# 19b

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Sammlung : George VI - King Emperor (1936-1952) of United Kingdom & British India