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| Issuer | South Africa |
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| Year | 1923-1926 |
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| Value | 1/2 Penny (1⁄480) |
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| Obverse description | Left-facing draped and crowned effigy of King George V, wearing the Imperial State Crown and military uniform with decorations visible on the chest. The portrait, modelled by Edgar Bertram MacKennal, is rendered in high relief with fine detail in the robes and crown. The circular legend GEORGIVS V REX IMPERATOR runs along the upper periphery, with the designer's initials B.M. appearing on the truncation. A toothed border frames the entire design. |
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| Obverse lettering | GEORGIVS V REX IMPERATOR B.M. (Translation: George V King Emperor) |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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