1 Shilling - George VI

€8,452.00
IssuerSouthern Rhodesia (1932-1955)
Year1947
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Shilling (1/20)
CurrencyPound (1932-1955)
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight5.66 g
Dimensions23.6 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Percy Metcalfe
Reverse: George Kruger Gray
In circulation to1 June 1965
Reference(s) KM#18b, Schön#17b
Obverse descriptionPortrait of George VI, King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions from 1936 to 1952.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGE VI KING EMPEROR PM
Reverse descriptionGreat Zimbabwe Bird splitting date, denomination below, name towards the top
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSOUTHERN RHODESIA 19 47 KG ·ONE SHILLING·
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1947  - - 8 000 000
1947  - Proof -
Catalog ID5693569260
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