George VI - Two Shillings 1947 - Southern Rhodesia

Country: Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) - King George VI (1936-1952 )
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1947
Value: 2 Shillings  (0.1)
Currency: Pound (1932-1955)
Composition: Copper-Nickel
Weight: 11.2 g.
Diameter: 28.52 mm
Mintage: 3,750,000
Grade: VF/XF
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 19b, Schön# 18b

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:
Sable Antelope (Hippotragus niger - Bovidae)facing left, denomination below, name towards top

Lettering:
SOUTHERN RHODESIA
1947
KG
· TWO SHILLINGS ·

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge:
Reeded

Riferimento : KM# 19b, Schön# 18b

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...

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