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1/2 Penny - George V 1/2 Penny
| Issuer | South Africa |
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| Year | 1928-1931 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | Crowned and robed effigy of King George V facing left, rendered in moderate relief with fine detail to the imperial crown and ermine-trimmed mantle. The engraver's initials 'B.M.' appear at the truncation, attributing the portrait to Edgar Bertram MacKennal. A circular legend in Latin runs along the periphery, interrupted by the portrait, with beaded border surrounding the entire design. The bust is draped in state robes with decorative collar visible at the chest. |
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| Obverse lettering | GEORGIVS V REX IMPERATOR B.M. (Translation: George V King Emperor) |
| Reverse description | The Dutch East India Company vessel 'Dromedaris' depicted under sail, sailing to the right in moderate relief, with the engraver's initials 'KG' positioned in the field before the ship's bow. The date appears above the central design and the denomination '1/2 PENNY' is inscribed below, flanked by a star on each side. The bilingual legend 'SOUTH AFRICA' and its Afrikaans equivalent 'ZUID-AFRIKA' appear on either side of the ship, separated by decorative stops, reflecting South Africa's dual official languages. A beaded border frames the entire reverse composition. |
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