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1 Shilling - George V Zuid Afrika
| Issuer | South African Mint |
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| Year | 1926-1930 |
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| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Edgar Bertram MacKennal Reverse: George Kruger Gray |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing crowned and draped bust of King George V, engraved by Edgar Bertram MacKennal, occupying the central field. The king is depicted wearing the Imperial State Crown and robes of state, with fine detail in the facial features and regalia. A beaded inner border frames the design. The circular legend reads GEORGIVS V REX IMPERATOR, disposed around the upper periphery, with the mintmaster's initials B.M. appearing at the lower right of the truncation. |
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| Obverse lettering | GEORGIVS V REX IMPERATOR B.M. (Translation: George V King Emperor) |
| Reverse description | A standing allegorical female figure, representing Hope, is depicted facing left in the central field, rendered in the neoclassical style by engraver George Kruger Gray. She rests her right hand on a large anchor, symbolising hope and maritime strength, while her left arm is extended and draped with flowing drapery; sheaves of wheat appear at her feet. A six-pointed star is visible in the upper right field. The bilingual legend SOUTH AFRICA · 1929 · ZUID-AFRIKA arcs around the upper periphery, while the denomination SHILLING is inscribed along the lower border, all within a beaded inner circle. |
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