1 Shilling - George V

Features

Issuer ZimbabweSouthern Rhodesia (1932-1955)
King George V (1923-1936)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1932-1936
Value 1 Shilling (1⁄20)
Currency Pound (1932-1955)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 5.66 g
Diameter 23.6 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 1 June 1965
Number
N#
11984
References KM# 3,
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.
Schön# 5
Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 1 more volumes.

Obverse

Crowned head of King George V facing left, writing around

Script: Latin

Lettering: GEORGE V KING EMPEROR

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Reverse

Great Zimbabwe Bird splitting date, denomination below, name towards the top

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SOUTHERN RHODESIA
19 32
K۰G
·ONE SHILLING·

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Reeded

1 Shilling - George V -  obverse

© Michass (CC BY-SA)

Mint

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1932  Photo 896 000 $ 15 $ 17 $ 39 $ 140 45%
1932  Photo $ 400 2.0% Proof
1934  Photo 333 000 $ 16 23%
1935  Photo 830 000 $ 11 $ 17 22%
1935  3% Proof
1936  Photo 1 663 000 $ 15 $ 17 42%
1936  2.0% Proof

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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 25216
Internet Archive
19 Nov 2023 1932 UNC
(PCGS MS63)
USD 144.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VPicture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George V
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232202
Lot 62584
Internet Archive
6 Jan 2022 1932 UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 300.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VPicture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VPicture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VPicture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George V
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232021
Lot 63363
Internet Archive
20 May 2020 1932 – Proof UNC
(PCGS PR67)
USD 1080.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VPicture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George V
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232007
Lot 62398
Internet Archive
13 Feb 2020 1934 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 480.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George V
Katz
Auction 94
Lot 2321
Internet Archive
30 Aug 2023 1935 XF USD 17.27
(EUR 16.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George V
Katz
Auction 88
Lot 2075
Internet Archive
28 Jun 2023 1935 XF USD 21.58
(EUR 20.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George V
Katz
Auction 86
Lot 2175
Internet Archive
10 Jun 2023 1936 XF USD 17.27
(EUR 16.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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