George V - 2½ Shillings 1924 - South Africa

Country: South Africa
King: George V (1910-1936)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1924 (1923-1925)
Value: 2½ Shillings = 1/2 Crown = 1/8 Pound (1/8)
Composition: Silver (.800)
Weight: 13.8 g
Diameter: 32.3 mm
Mintage: 2,556,000
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade: F12
References: KM# 19.1, Hern# S274-276

Obverse:
King George V crowned bust left, legend around.

Lettering:
GEORGIVS V REX IMPERATOR
B.M.

Translation: George the Fifth King Emperor.

Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal.

Reverse:
Crowned quartered shield divides date. legend above, denomination below.

Lettering:
SOUTH-AFRICA ZUID-AFRIKA
19 24
K G
2½ SHILLINGS 2½

Engraver: George Kruger Gray.

Edge:
Reeded.

Riferimento : KM# 19.1, Hern# S274-276

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2...

Collezione : George V - King Emperor (1910-1936) of United Kingdom & British India