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1 Shilling - George V Suid Afrika, Pattern
| Issuer | South Africa |
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| Year | 1934 |
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| Obverse description | Crowned and draped bust of King George V facing left, modelled by Sir Edgar Bertram MacKennal, occupying the central field. The king is depicted wearing the Imperial State Crown and robes of state with elaborate collar detail. The circular legend reads GEORGIVS V REX IMPERATOR, divided on either side of the effigy, with the engraver's initials B.M. appearing below the truncation. The design is executed in high relief with fine portrait detail characteristic of MacKennal's work for British colonial coinage. |
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| Obverse lettering | GEORGIVS V REX IMPERATOR B.M. (Translation: George the Fifth King Emperor) |
| Reverse description | Standing allegorical female figure, draped in classical robes with billowing cloak, positioned centrally and leaning upon a large ship's anchor whose fluke extends to the lower left field, symbolising hope and maritime strength. A radiant star or compass rose device appears in the upper right field. The denomination SHILLING is inscribed along the lower arc, while the bilingual legend SOUTH AFRICA · 1934 · SUID AFRIKA runs around the upper periphery, all separated by ornamental stops. The engraver's monogram KG for George Kruger Gray appears discreetly at the base of the central device. |
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