2 Shillings - George VI 2 Shillings, IMPERATOR
Features
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| King |
George VI (1936-1952)
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| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1937-1947 |
| Value | 2 Shillings = ⅒ Pound (0.1) |
| Currency | Pound (1825-1961) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) |
| Weight | 11.31 g |
| Diameter | 28.7 mm |
| Thickness | 2.32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 March 1961 |
| Number |
N# 10283
Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
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| References |
KM# 29,  Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. And 5 more volumes.
Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9th edition). Gary Levitan, Ferndale, South Africa.
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Obverse
King George VI bare head left, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GEORGIVS VI REX IMPERATOR
HP
Translation: King George the Sixth Emperor
Engraver:
Thomas Humphrey Paget 
Thomas Humphrey Paget OBE was an English medal and coin designer and modeller. Paget's designs are indicated by the initials 'HP'.
Paget was first approached by the Royal Mint in 1936 after the accession of King Edward VIII. Paget's recommendation had come via his earlier design for the obverse of a medal featuring the then-Prince of Wales.
Reverse
Quartered shield divides date, legend around, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTH·AFRICA SUID·AFRIKA
19 37
K G
·2 SHILLINGS·
Engraver:
George Kruger Gray
George Kruger Gray was an English artist, best remembered for his designs of coinage and stained glass windows.
Edge
Reeded
Mint
Pretoria, South Africa (1890-1902; 1923-1992)See also
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | |||||
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| 1937 | 1 494 782 | $ 7.60 | $ 15 | 18% | Hern#S250 | ||||||||
| 1937 | 116 | 0.5% | Hern#S250; Proof | ||||||||||
| 1938 | 214 307 | 4% | Hern#S251 | ||||||||||
| 1938 | 44 | 0.17% | Hern#S251; Proof | ||||||||||
| 1939 | 279 247 | $ 9.80 | 5% | Hern#S252 | |||||||||
| 1939 | 30 | 0.17% | Hern#S252; Proof | ||||||||||
| 1940 | 2 599 740 | $ 8.50 | $ 12 | 30% | Hern#S253 | ||||||||
| 1941 | 1 763 800 | $ 3.90 | $ 5.90 | $ 9.80 | 25% | Hern#S254 | |||||||
| 1942 | 2 847 288 | $ 6.30 | $ 9.70 | 28% | Hern#S255 | ||||||||
| 1943 | 3 124 264 | $ 7.00 | $ 9.00 | 30% | Hern#S256 | ||||||||
| 1943 | 104 | 0.17% | Hern#S256; Proof | ||||||||||
| 1944 | 224 850 | 6% | Hern#S257 | ||||||||||
| 1944 | 150 | 0% | Hern#S257; Proof | ||||||||||
| 1945 | 473 200 | $ 5.70 | 7% | Hern#S258 | |||||||||
| 1945 | 150 | 0.17% | Hern#S258; Proof | ||||||||||
| 1946 | 14 330 | 2% | Hern#S259 | ||||||||||
| 1946 | 150 | 0.17% | Hern#S259; Proof | ||||||||||
| 1947 | 2 892 | 2% | Hern#S260 | ||||||||||
| 1947 | 2 600 | 1.6% | Hern#S260; Proof | ||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 17
Bullion value: USD 6.83
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Price |
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232228 Lot 62609 
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Jul 7, 2022 | 1937 – Hern#S250; Proof | UNC | The lot includes several items. |
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Heritage Auctions Weekly World and Ancient Coin Auction 231909 Lot 64321
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Feb 28, 2019 | 1939 – Hern#S252 |
AU (NGC AU58) |
USD 41.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231947 Lot 63389
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Nov 21, 2019 | 1941 – Hern#S254 | UNC | The lot includes several items. |
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Heritage Auctions A Special Selection of World Coins Monthly Internet Auction 271912 Lot 36799
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Mar 24, 2019 | 1943 – Hern#S256; Proof |
UNC (PCGS PR64+) |
USD 288.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 73 Lot 87
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Dec 28, 2022 | 1947 – Hern#S260 | UNC |
USD 110.19
(EUR 101.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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