5 Shillings - George VI 5 Shillings, SEXTVS REX

Features

Issuer	South Africa
King	George VI (1936-1952)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1948-1950
Value	5 Shillings = ¼ Pound
Currency	Pound (1825-1961)
Composition	Silver (.800)
Weight	28.28 g
Diameter	38.61 mm
Thickness	3.06 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	31 March 1961
Number	N# 11620
References	KM# 40.1, 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. Hern# S313-315 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.

Obverse

Bust of George VI facing left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEORGIVS SEXTVS REX
HP

Translation:
George the Sixth King
HP

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

Springbok in the center, date above, value below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SOUTH AFRICA·1949·SUID-AFRIKA
CLS
5 SHILLINGS

Translation:
South Africa 1949 South Africa
CLS
5 Shillings

Engraver: Coert Laurens Steynberg

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Comments

Prooflike types, otherwise known as SS (Specially Select), are often difficult to distinguish from the proofs although SS coins will often have 'brush marks' in the fields.

See also

• Cow or bovine
• Monarch

• 5 Shillings - George VI (5 Shillings, IMPERATOR)
• 5 Shillings - George VI (5S)
• 5 Shillings - George VI (Cape Town Anniversary)

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Bullion value: USD 17.82

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions 2023 July 2 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire Showcase Auction 61321 Lot 21400	Jul 2, 2023	1948 – Hern#S313	UNC (NGC MS67)	USD 516.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232306 Lot 62605	Feb 2, 2023	1948 – Hern#S313	UNC	The lot includes several items.
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232203 Lot 63659	Jan 13, 2022	1948 – Hern#S313	UNC (PCGS MS67)	USD 169.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232203 Lot 63660	Jan 13, 2022	1948 – Hern#S313	UNC (NGC MS67)	USD 288.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions A Special Selection of World Coins Monthly Internet Auction 271912 Lot 36801	Mar 24, 2019	1948 – Hern#S313	UNC (PCGS MS66)	USD 61.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 77 Lot 616	Feb 11, 2023	1948 – Hern#S313	AU	USD 37.93 (EUR 35.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 88 Lot 2066	Jun 28, 2023	1948 – Hern#S313	XF	USD 15.17 (EUR 14.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 90 Lot 1753	Jul 18, 2023	1949 – Hern#S314	UNC	USD 39.01 (EUR 36.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232203 Lot 63661	Jan 13, 2022	1949 – Hern#S314	UNC (PCGS MS67)	USD 186.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 72 Lot 2682	Dec 21, 2022	1949 – Hern#S314	AU	USD 17.34 (EUR 16.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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