2½ Shillings - George VI 2½ Shillings, SEXTVS REX

Features

Issuer South Africa
King George VI (1936-1952)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1948-1950
Value 2½ Shillings (⅛)
Currency Pound (1825-1961)
Composition Silver (.800)
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#
38042
References KM# 39.1,
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# S299-301
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

King George VI bare head left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEORGIVS SEXTUS REX
HP

Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget

Reverse

Crowned shield divides date, legend in English and Afrikaans, denomination below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SOUTH-AFRICA SUID-AFRIKA
1950
KG
2½ SHILLINGS

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 Frequency
1948  1 600 36% Hern#S299
1948  Photo 1 120 24% Hern#S299; Proof
1949  1 891 28% Hern#S300
1949  Photo 800 12% Hern#S300; Proof
1950  5 076 48% Hern#S301
1950  500 0% Hern#S301; Proof

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2½ Shillings - George VI (2½ Shillings, SEXTVS REX)Picture 1 of a sold 2½ Shillings - George VI (2½ Shillings, SEXTVS REX)Picture 1 of a sold 2½ Shillings - George VI (2½ Shillings, SEXTVS REX)Picture 1 of a sold 2½ Shillings - George VI (2½ Shillings, SEXTVS REX)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232213
Lot 65651
Internet Archive
24 Mar 2022 1948 – Hern#S299; Proof UNC
(PCGS PR66)
USD 264.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2023 November 19 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire World Coins Showcase Auction 61348
Lot 25236
Internet Archive
19 Nov 2023 1949 – Hern#S300 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 336.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2½ Shillings - George VI (2½ Shillings, SEXTVS REX)Picture 1 of a sold 2½ Shillings - George VI (2½ Shillings, SEXTVS REX)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232252
Lot 65952
Internet Archive
22 Dec 2022 1949 – Hern#S300; Proof UNC
(NGC PR67)
USD 139.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2023 November 19 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire World Coins Showcase Auction 61348
Lot 25237
Internet Archive
19 Nov 2023 1950 – Hern#S301 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 456.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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