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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 (9th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

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 VG F VF XF AU UNC References Frequency
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 (9th 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 (9th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
Proof 1.7%
1952  Photo 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 (9th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
74%
1952  Photo 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 (9th 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 )

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
Internet Archive
19 Nov 2023 1951 – Hern# S302 – Proof UNC
The lot includes several items.
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232321
Lot 64563
Internet Archive
18 May 2023 1951 – Hern# S302 – Proof UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 2½ Shillings - George VI (2½S)
Katz
Auction 177
Lot 2123
Internet Archive
6 Dec 2025 1952 – Hern# S303 UNC USD 18.57
(EUR 16.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2½ Shillings - George VI (2½S)
Katz
Auction 174
Lot 1540
Internet Archive
15 Nov 2025 1952 – Hern# S303 UNC USD 17.41
(EUR 15.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2½ Shillings - George VI (2½S)
Katz
Auction 77
Lot 615
Internet Archive
11 Feb 2023 1952 – Hern# S303 UNC USD 51.07
(EUR 44.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2½ Shillings - George VI (2½S)
Katz
Auction 72
Lot 2681
Internet Archive
21 Dec 2022 1952 – Hern# S303 UNC USD 17.41
(EUR 15.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2½ Shillings - George VI (2½S)
Katz
Auction 69
Lot 2886
Internet Archive
29 Oct 2022 1952 – Hern# S303 XF USD 9.29
(EUR 8.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2½ Shillings - George VI (2½S)Picture 1 of a sold 2½ Shillings - George VI (2½S)Picture 1 of a sold 2½ Shillings - George VI (2½S)Picture 1 of a sold 2½ Shillings - George VI (2½S)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232439
Lot 64439
Internet Archive
19 Sep 2024 1952 – Hern# S303 – Proof UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 2½ Shillings - George VI (2½S)Picture 1 of a sold 2½ Shillings - George VI (2½S)
Katz
Auction 135
Lot 3923
Internet Archive
14 Aug 2024 Undetermined UNC USD 88.21
(EUR 76.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2½ Shillings - George VI (2½S)Picture 1 of a sold 2½ Shillings - George VI (2½S)
Katz
Auction 121
Lot 2938
Internet Archive
18 Apr 2024 Undetermined UNC USD 56.87
(EUR 49.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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