2 1/2 Shillings - George VI 2 1/2S

€21,406.00
IssuerSouth Africa
Year1951-1952
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value21/2 Shillings (1/8)
CurrencyPound (1825-1961)
CompositionSilver (.500)
Weight14.14 g
Dimensions32.3 mm
Thickness2.24 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse: George Kruger Gray
In circulation to31 March 1961
Reference(s) KM#39.2, Hern#S302-303
Obverse descriptionKing George VI bare head left, legend around
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIVS SEXTVS REX HP
Reverse descriptionCrowned quartered shield below divided date, legend around, denomination below
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSOUTH AFRICA 1952 SUID-AFRIKA K G 21/2 S
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1951  - Hern#S302 - 783 000
1951  - Hern#S302; Proof - 2 000
1952  - Hern#S303 - 1 996 000
1952  - Hern#S303; Proof - 16 000
Catalog ID8735978430
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