2½ Shillings - George VI 2½S

Features

Issuer	South Africa
King	George VI (1936-1952)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1951-1952
Value	2½ Shillings (⅛)
Currency	Pound (1825-1961)
Composition	Silver (.500) (50%Ag, 50%Cu)
Weight	14.14 g
Diameter	32.3 mm
Thickness	2.24 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	31 March 1961
Number	N# 21406
References	KM# 39.2 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). , Hern# S302-303 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

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Obverse

Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around, engraver's initials below truncation.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEORGIVS SEXTVS REX
HP

Translation: King George the Sixth

Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget

Reverse

Crowned quartered shield below divided date, legend around, denomination and engraver's initials below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SOUTH AFRICA 1952 SUID-AFRIKA
K G
2½ S

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Pretoria, South Africa (1890-1902, 1923-1992)

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Date	Mintage	VF	XF	AU	UNC	References		Frequency
Undetermined
1951	783 111	$ 23	$ 42			Hern# S302 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.		33%
1951	2 000					Hern# S302 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.	Proof	1.7%
1952	2 009 731	$ 23	$ 28	$ 28	$ 28	Hern# S303 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.		74%
1952	1 500				$ 30	Hern# S303 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.	Proof	10%

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Bullion value: USD 16.66 Search tips

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Actual silver weight: 0.227 oz

Current silver price: 73.28 USD/oz (see silver price

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions 2023 November 19 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire World Coins Showcase Auction 61348 Lot 25238	19 Nov 2023	1951 – Hern# S302 – Proof	UNC	The lot includes several items.
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232321 Lot 64563	18 May 2023	1951 – Hern# S302 – Proof	UNC	The lot includes several items.
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	Katz Auction 177 Lot 2123	6 Dec 2025	1952 – Hern# S303	UNC	USD 18.57 (EUR 16.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 174 Lot 1540	15 Nov 2025	1952 – Hern# S303	UNC	USD 17.41 (EUR 15.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 77 Lot 615	11 Feb 2023	1952 – Hern# S303	UNC	USD 51.07 (EUR 44.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 72 Lot 2681	21 Dec 2022	1952 – Hern# S303	UNC	USD 17.41 (EUR 15.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 69 Lot 2886	29 Oct 2022	1952 – Hern# S303	XF	USD 9.29 (EUR 8.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232439 Lot 64439	19 Sep 2024	1952 – Hern# S303 – Proof	UNC	The lot includes several items.
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	Katz Auction 135 Lot 3923	14 Aug 2024	Undetermined	UNC	USD 88.21 (EUR 76.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 121 Lot 2938	18 Apr 2024	Undetermined	UNC	USD 56.87 (EUR 49.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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