Catalog
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Year | 1923-1926 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1/2 Sovereign |
| Currency | Pound (1825-1961) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 3.99 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.06 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Edgar Bertram MacKennal Reverse: Benedetto Pistrucci |
| In circulation to | 31 March 1961 |
| Reference(s) | KM#20, Hern#S326-328 |
| Obverse description | King George V bare head left, legend around |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | GEORGIVS V D.G.BRITT:OMN:REX F.D.IND:IMP: B.M. |
| Reverse description | St George slaying the dragon right, date in exergue, mintmark below horse`s hooves |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | SA BP 1923 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint |
SA Pretoria, South Africa(1890-1902, 1923-1992) |
| Mintage |
1923 SA - Hern#S326; Proof - 655 1925 SA - Hern#S327 - 946 615 1926 SA - Hern#S328 - 808 540 |
| Numisquare ID | 9586498490 |
| Additional information |
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