2½ Shillings - George V 2½ Shillings; ZUID-AFRIKA

Features

Issuer	South Africa
King	George V (1910-1936)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1926-1930
Value	2½ Shillings (⅛)
Currency	Pound (1825-1961)
Composition	Silver (.800) (80%Ag, 20%Cu)
Weight	14.14 g
Diameter	32.3 mm
Thickness	2.12 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	31 March 1961
Number	N# 27043
References	KM# 19.2 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). , Hern# S277-281 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

Crowned bust of King George V left, legend around, engraver's initials on truncation.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEORGIVS V REX IMPERATOR
B.M.

Translation: George V King Emperor

Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal

Reverse

Crowned quartered shield dividing date, legend above, denomination and engraver's initials below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SOUTH-AFRICA ZUID-AFRIKA
19 30
K G
2½ SHILLINGS

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Reeded

Mint

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

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Date	Mintage	F	VF	XF	References		Frequency
Undetermined
1926	204 914	$ 45			Hern# S277 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.		15%
1926	16				Hern# S277 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	1.0%
1927	193 653	$ 22	$ 57		Hern# S278 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.		22%
1928	984 253	$ 42	$ 49	$ 70	Hern# S279 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.		50%
1929	616 548	$ 40	$ 59	$ 80	Hern# S280 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.		35%
1930	323 576		$ 32		Hern# S281 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.		25%
1930	14				Hern# S281 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	1.3%

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Bullion value: USD 26.65 Search tips

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Actual silver weight: 0.364 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 2025 September 15 Spotlight: South Africa World Coins featuring The Gatsby Collection of South African Coinage Showcase Auction 61548 Lot 24064	15 Sep 2025	1928 – Hern# S279	UNC (NGC MS61)	USD 630.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 108 Lot 1961	13 Jan 2024	1928 – Hern# S279	VF	USD 35.99 (EUR 31.00) (+ buyer's premium) The lot includes several items.
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	Heritage Auctions 2025 September 15 Spotlight: South Africa World Coins featuring The Gatsby Collection of South African Coinage Showcase Auction 61548 Lot 24065	15 Sep 2025	1929 – Hern# S280	UNC (NGC MS63)	USD 720.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 77 Lot 612	11 Feb 2023	1929 – Hern# S280	XF	USD 69.65 (EUR 60.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2025 August 27 - 29 ANA World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3125 Lot 32063	27 Aug 2025	1930 – Hern# S281	UNC (NGC MS64)	USD 2640.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2025 August 27 - 29 ANA World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3125 Lot 32085	27 Aug 2025	1930 – Hern# S281 – Proof	UNC	The lot includes several items.
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