Edge Reeded
Face value 2-1/2 Shillings
Metal Silver
Millesimal fineness 500 ‰
Mint Pretoria
Quantity minted 783 000
Rarity NC - Uncommon
Year of issue 1951
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Country: South Africa. King George VI.
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1951 (1951-1952)
Value: 2½ Shillings = 1/2 Crown = 1/8 Pound
Currency: Pound (1825-1961)
Mintage: 783,000
Grade: XF45
Composition: Silver (.500)
Weight: 14 g
Diameter: 32.3 mm
Thickness: 2.24 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: 03-31-1961
References: KKM# 39.2, Hern# S302
Obverse:
King George VI bare head left, legend modified around.
Lettering:
GEORGIVS SEXTVS REX
HP
Translation: George the Sixth King.
Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget.
Reverse:
Quartered shield divides date, legend around, denomination below.
Lettering:
SOUTH·AFRICA 19 51 SUID·AFRIKA
K G
2 ½ S
Engraver: George Kruger Gray.
Edge:
Reeded.
Mint:
Pretoria, South Africa (1890-1902; 1923-1992).
Reference : KM# 39.2, Hern# S302
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Collection : George VI - King Emperor (1936-1952) of United Kingdom & British India