1/4 Penny - George V 1/4 Penny

€2.00
IssuerSouth Africa
Year1926-1931
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/4 Penny (1⁄960)
CurrencyPound (1825-1961)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.83 g
Dimensions20.2 mm
Thickness1.43 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Edgar Bertram MacKennal
Reverse: George Kruger Gray
In circulation to31 March 1961
Reference(s) KM#12.2, Hern#S5-10
Obverse descriptionKing George V crowned bust left
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIVS V REX IMPERATOR B.M.
(Translation: George V King Emperor)
Reverse descriptionCape Sparrows perched on acacia branch within circle, date above and denomination below, legend in English and Dutch
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSOUTH AFRICA . 1928 . ZUID AFRIKA KG * 1/4 PENNY *
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1926  - Hern#S5; Proof - 16
1928  - Hern#S7 - 64 301
1930  - Hern#S9 - 6 560
1930  - Hern#S9; Proof - 14
1931  - Hern#S10, Includs Mintage of KM#12.3, Hern#S10 - 154 233
Catalog ID6887846420
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